Early weather warning for YYZ
Dec 18, 2008, 1:36 pm
#46
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Anyone know what Air Canada's official rebooking policy is in a situation like this?
Last night I was told we could reschedule within 7 days. So I go and make all of the arrangements, only to be told today that it is within 3 days. What's the deal?
Last night I was told we could reschedule within 7 days. So I go and make all of the arrangements, only to be told today that it is within 3 days. What's the deal?
Dec 18, 2008, 2:01 pm
#47
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And of course there is more of the same coming on Sunday.
Dec 18, 2008, 4:06 pm
#49
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Dec 18, 2008, 4:24 pm
#50
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Thrust.
Parry.
No mayor of Vancouver has ever requested the army to aid in winter flurries. I think the moron factor is universal on the west coast and in central Canada. Too bad the TV cameras don't show the 90% of drivers who are driving somewhat responsibly. Only drivers in SK, MB, the territories and the Maritimes seem to escape nationwide ridicule. I believe Mercer just did a rant about the reluctance of some Torontonians to put on snow tires when it was snowing in December - with predictable results.
Parry.
No mayor of Vancouver has ever requested the army to aid in winter flurries. I think the moron factor is universal on the west coast and in central Canada. Too bad the TV cameras don't show the 90% of drivers who are driving somewhat responsibly. Only drivers in SK, MB, the territories and the Maritimes seem to escape nationwide ridicule. I believe Mercer just did a rant about the reluctance of some Torontonians to put on snow tires when it was snowing in December - with predictable results.
Dec 18, 2008, 5:28 pm
#51
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Since when is 6" of snow a big deal? It's time the likes of 680 News and Breakfast Television stopped panicking the population of the GTA with this Snowmaggedon BS. To listen to them the whole city and it's economy should grind to a halt and everybody go down in the bunkers.
Dec 18, 2008, 5:34 pm
#52
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Dec 18, 2008, 6:28 pm
#53
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Given the back-up of flights yesterday (Wed.) from our 10cm snowfall, it doesn't look like a good weekend to be on a plane.
Altaflyer if I was a betting man, and I am, I would put my money on you having more success that your compatriots flying out of YTZ.
Good luck everyone.
Altaflyer if I was a betting man, and I am, I would put my money on you having more success that your compatriots flying out of YTZ.
Good luck everyone.
Dec 18, 2008, 6:28 pm
#54
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Yes well... I called the SE desk to change my YYT-YYZ flight to Saturday earlier this morning, and they were unable to help as their "computers weren't working". So I called again just now, and they rebooked me, but insisted on charging me a $55 change fee.
I pointed out the travel advisory information on their website, but they told me there was nothing they could do because they "hadn't been informed about it."
UPDATE: And I've just received an email telling me that charge has been refunded. Thanks AC!
I pointed out the travel advisory information on their website, but they told me there was nothing they could do because they "hadn't been informed about it."
UPDATE: And I've just received an email telling me that charge has been refunded. Thanks AC!
Dec 18, 2008, 9:41 pm
#58
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Well, it's official. Just as ailiton noted, we have a Winter Storm Warning for YYZ.
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warni...e.html?onrm126
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warni...e.html?onrm126
Strong northeast winds of 40 gusting at times to 60 km/h will develop early Friday compounding the severity of the storm giving near white-out conditions at times in falling and blowing snow. The storm will likely have an extra sting around the west end of Lake Ontario due to the potential for a lake-enhanced heavy snow band which may affect locales from Oakville into Toronto for a while Friday morning before shifting towards Hamilton and Niagara. Local accumulations near the west end of the lake may reach 25 cm
Dec 18, 2008, 10:12 pm
#59
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I am seeking the wisdom of my fellow FTers. I am scheduled to fly out of YGK tomorrow @ 4pm, arriving in YYZ at 5ish, connecting to MCO @ 9pm.
Normally I wouldn't mind being rescheduled to a later flight, but I have a flight the next day to SJU where I am embarking on a cruise. I have a few questions:
1) What is the liklihood my flights will be cancelled? I've read that the storm should have subsided a bit by that time, so I'm hoping for the best.
2) If something were to happen, and my flights were cancelled and I was stuck in either YGK or YYZ, would AC reaccomodate me on the YYZ-SJU flight the next day (even though I am currently booked on TS MCO-SJU) ? Or only as far as MCO (I know it's only in their CoC to get me to SJU...but maybe in the spirit of the holidays?
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I really don't want to miss my cruise!
Normally I wouldn't mind being rescheduled to a later flight, but I have a flight the next day to SJU where I am embarking on a cruise. I have a few questions:
1) What is the liklihood my flights will be cancelled? I've read that the storm should have subsided a bit by that time, so I'm hoping for the best.
2) If something were to happen, and my flights were cancelled and I was stuck in either YGK or YYZ, would AC reaccomodate me on the YYZ-SJU flight the next day (even though I am currently booked on TS MCO-SJU) ? Or only as far as MCO (I know it's only in their CoC to get me to SJU...but maybe in the spirit of the holidays?
)I really don't want to miss my cruise!
Dec 18, 2008, 10:32 pm
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[KVS Availability Tool 3.3.3/Platinum - Apollo: ITN/US-ARL]
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YGK Kingston ON CA [CYGK]
YYZ Toronto Pearson Int'l ON CA [CYYZ]
FRI 19 Dec 2008
Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C St Availability
--------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- --------------------------------------------------
AC/QK 7805 YGK 06:00 YYZ 07:07 DH1 0 Y0 M0 U0 B0 R0 H0 K0 V0 N0 Q0 G0 L0 P0 A0 E0 S0 T0
AC/ZX 7365 YGK 08:00 YYZ 09:05 BEH 0 Y0 M0 U0 B0 R0 H0 K0 V0 N0 Q0 G0 L0 P0 A0 E0 S0 T0
AC/QK 8837 YGK 10:00 YYZ 11:05 DH3 0 Y0 M0 U0 B0 R0 H0 K0 V0 N0 Q0 G0 L0 P0 A0 E0 S0 T0
AC/ZX 7369 YGK 14:05 YYZ 15:10 0 CANCELLED
AC/QK 8835 YGK 16:00 YYZ 17:05 0 CANCELLED
AC/ZX 7373 YGK 17:50 YYZ 18:55 BEH 0 Y0 M0 U0 B0 R0 H0 K0 V0 N0 Q0 G0 L0 P0 A0 E0 S0 T0
AC/QK 8839 YGK 20:00 YYZ 21:05 DH3 0 Y9 M9 U9 B9 R9 H9 K9 V9 N9 Q9 G9 L6 P6 A0 E0 S0 T0
