Air Canada/Aeroplan Chat.....
Oct 4, 2006, 11:32 am
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Air Canada/Aeroplan Chat.....
First of all, thanks to those members who have contributed to the idea of the next program chat from this forum.
The good news is that both Air Canada and Aeroplan have agreed to be co-guests on an upcoming live chat on FlyerTalk. The idea of both the airline and the frequent flyer program on FlyerTalk Live! at the same time was viewed as "...a great idea."
As some of you might know, Air Canada is in the process of an IPO and these can be delicate times for both a public and legal perspective. As a result, they have asked us to be patient and that as soon as the IPO is finalized and in the market then they will be able to speak far more easily about them and of course Aeroplan. So be patient and we'll announce a more formal date as soon as possible.
Again, thanks for the ideas and as well, thank you for your support of FlyerTalk.
The good news is that both Air Canada and Aeroplan have agreed to be co-guests on an upcoming live chat on FlyerTalk. The idea of both the airline and the frequent flyer program on FlyerTalk Live! at the same time was viewed as "...a great idea."
As some of you might know, Air Canada is in the process of an IPO and these can be delicate times for both a public and legal perspective. As a result, they have asked us to be patient and that as soon as the IPO is finalized and in the market then they will be able to speak far more easily about them and of course Aeroplan. So be patient and we'll announce a more formal date as soon as possible.
Again, thanks for the ideas and as well, thank you for your support of FlyerTalk.
Oct 4, 2006, 12:05 pm
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Nothing we want to know will change the IPO....
More SSWU at 45,000 miles
More J seats on planes
Faster Re-furb of the fleet
No more cutback to AP program!
A new computer system that works!
More SSWU at 45,000 miles
More J seats on planes
Faster Re-furb of the fleet
No more cutback to AP program!
A new computer system that works!
Oct 6, 2006, 11:05 am
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Originally Posted by acysb87
How about an improvement by AC to the AE program for their best customers?
Last edited by Tractor Boy; Oct 6, 2006 at 11:15 am Reason: to add "high rev" comment
Oct 6, 2006, 11:08 am
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Originally Posted by acysb87
How about an improvement by AC to the AE program for their best customers?
you are going to love it 
hehehehehehAfter 5 years of cuts and you expect what...
guess what upgrades will be cut next year! Buy J class... on YYZ-HKG it just went up $4000 did AC apologists say anything about that Would you pay $4000 more for AC J today on broken down AC Airbust.... ^ CX is $4000 less
Oct 6, 2006, 11:25 am
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Originally Posted by Tractor Boy
I assume you mean Es and Ps as well as the already pampered SEs
You see I always expect SE's to arrive with a clucking AC Concierge in tow, stroking their ego, constantly picking tiny flecks or hairs off their suit, straightening their ties for them followed by a quick shoe polish once they get gently lowered into their seats. Then I assumed I would be lectured by the Concierge on how the SE expected me to behave on the flight, ie only speak when you are spoken to etc.
Like I said, this SE seemed quite normal though.
Oct 6, 2006, 2:08 pm
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Originally Posted by BOH
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You see I always expect SE's to arrive with a clucking AC Concierge in tow, stroking their ego, constantly picking tiny flecks or hairs off their suit, straightening their ties for them followed by a quick shoe polish once they get gently lowered into their seats. Then I assumed I would be lectured by the Concierge on how the SE expected me to behave on the flight, ie only speak when you are spoken to etc..
You see I always expect SE's to arrive with a clucking AC Concierge in tow, stroking their ego, constantly picking tiny flecks or hairs off their suit, straightening their ties for them followed by a quick shoe polish once they get gently lowered into their seats. Then I assumed I would be lectured by the Concierge on how the SE expected me to behave on the flight, ie only speak when you are spoken to etc..
I have met the concierges at the SE check-in at YYZ and said hello,stopped at office to say hi as well.
At MLL yesterday,concierge noted my status and asked that if there was anything that could be done by her to make my travels more enjoyable.I thanked her for asking(she was very pleasant with a lot of traffic at counter).
You must be thinking of politicians or the Holleywood crowd.
The typical SE I am familiar with does not resemble your observations.
Oct 6, 2006, 2:41 pm
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What this says to me is the IPO will come very early in 2007 if this is getting in the way of having Montie on FT. A bit of insider information, me thinks...
However, the other good thing about early next year is that we will actually know what the new benefits packages will be for 2007/8 and ready to blast whomever comes for further deminishing the elite tiers. Having the session before the end of this year would mean once more we'd be talking abstracts and about things that have long been implemented and not redressed.
So I for one look forward to having a go at these guys shortly after we know the worst we're in for as Es and SEs...
However, the other good thing about early next year is that we will actually know what the new benefits packages will be for 2007/8 and ready to blast whomever comes for further deminishing the elite tiers. Having the session before the end of this year would mean once more we'd be talking abstracts and about things that have long been implemented and not redressed.
So I for one look forward to having a go at these guys shortly after we know the worst we're in for as Es and SEs...
Oct 6, 2006, 8:03 pm
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Originally Posted by BOH
Couldn't agree more. I sat next to an SE last night on the first leg of my YYZ-YUL-LHR. I was shocked, he was very approachable and actually quite a nice chap - no lofty expectations opinions or anything.
You see I always expect SE's to arrive with a clucking AC Concierge in tow, stroking their ego, constantly picking tiny flecks or hairs off their suit, straightening their ties for them followed by a quick shoe polish once they get gently lowered into their seats. Then I assumed I would be lectured by the Concierge on how the SE expected me to behave on the flight, ie only speak when you are spoken to etc.
Like I said, this SE seemed quite normal though.
You see I always expect SE's to arrive with a clucking AC Concierge in tow, stroking their ego, constantly picking tiny flecks or hairs off their suit, straightening their ties for them followed by a quick shoe polish once they get gently lowered into their seats. Then I assumed I would be lectured by the Concierge on how the SE expected me to behave on the flight, ie only speak when you are spoken to etc.
Like I said, this SE seemed quite normal though.
Oct 7, 2006, 10:28 am
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Lets add the Lifetime Status issue to the agenda. Remember, Milton promised to look into it but we have heard nothing about this since. That was at least 2 yrs ago.