The snobby ponce at LHR for AC on TV
May 22, 2006, 1:21 pm
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The episode in question had a british explorer (I forget his name, Sir or Lord someone) and a group of people going of to to some charity exploration. When Kelvin offered the upgrade they did a draw to see who got the seat (including the main explorer guy).
May 22, 2006, 2:20 pm
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I have seen that episode of AIRPORT. It is 5 years old and NOT Air Canada. It was Canadian Airlines. This CP employee was featured on a couple of episodes of AIRPORT. I do remember that each time he made a fool of himself.
Having said that, I also remember many other airlines featured on the same program especially British Airways, since it was filmed at LHR. At times the show highlighted airlines short-comings, over the top employees and angry pax putting on a show for the cameras. That makes for great reality TV!
I hope the OP will NOT let a tacky reality show influence his decision. If you want REAL opinions about AC from REAL pax then lurk around this forum there are many who will be more than welcome to share their AC experience.
Having said that, I also remember many other airlines featured on the same program especially British Airways, since it was filmed at LHR. At times the show highlighted airlines short-comings, over the top employees and angry pax putting on a show for the cameras. That makes for great reality TV!
I hope the OP will NOT let a tacky reality show influence his decision. If you want REAL opinions about AC from REAL pax then lurk around this forum there are many who will be more than welcome to share their AC experience.
May 23, 2006, 1:03 am
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Originally Posted by imverge
I have seen that episode of AIRPORT. It is 5 years old and NOT Air Canada. It was Canadian Airlines. This CP employee was featured on a couple of episodes of AIRPORT. I do remember that each time he made a fool of himself.
Now there was a chap (ponce / pratt?) who worked for Aeroflot who did make a bit of a fool of himself. It paid off though as he became some sort of C-list TV presenter as a result of appearing on Airport.
May 23, 2006, 4:07 am
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Originally Posted by UncleDude
(in England they call a pimp a ponce)
1. A PONCE is not a homosexual
2. The common usage of the noun PONCE is equivalent to the usage of the adjective CAMP when describing manner, behaviour, flamboyancy, dress, etc of men, as in:
"Look at that ponce over there; those lilac and yellow trousers are the most camp item of clothing I've seen in weeks."
May 23, 2006, 4:33 am
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Originally Posted by cattle
Kelvin is awesome ^^^
Originally Posted by cattle
stopped me and said something to the effect "Mr Cattle you handsome devil, I haven't seen you in ages, don 't run off so quick"
How could you not stop and talk after that
How could you not stop and talk after that
I don't feel so special anymore
May 23, 2006, 4:35 am
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Originally Posted by NordsFan
CP/CAI didn't have a problem with one of their employees having a recurring role on TV ? Fine. AC may actually believe that their concierges' time is better spent working the SE/J line and the LL, handling phone calls, meeting and greeting pax, helping out at the gate and doing a pre-departure tour of the J cabin on the 6-8-10 (whatever it is) daily flights AC operates at LHR.
May 23, 2006, 11:06 am
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Originally Posted by BOH
Are you sure about that?. I always thought Kelvin came across as very professional and courteous in each episode
Now there was a chap (ponce / pratt?) who worked for Aeroflot who did make a bit of a fool of himself. It paid off though as he became some sort of C-list TV presenter as a result of appearing on Airport.
Now there was a chap (ponce / pratt?) who worked for Aeroflot who did make a bit of a fool of himself. It paid off though as he became some sort of C-list TV presenter as a result of appearing on Airport.
May 23, 2006, 5:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Steve Fenton
Anyway my parents will go to canada this year and for sure I will make sure they dont waste their money on Biz class with AC thanks to this idiot.
May 23, 2006, 8:00 pm
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Originally Posted by blue2002
Wow! A troll with over 2000 postings to his/her name! If there only was a "smilie" (or sound effect) for flushing...
May 24, 2006, 8:46 am
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I must also add my 2c that Kelvin is the best of the best when it comes to service. Last year when I flew to LHR after about a 4 year abscence, he still remembered me, and came and had a quick word, even though I am no longer elite.
I wish there were more like him. ^
I wish there were more like him. ^