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Old May 27, 2020, 7:59 pm
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Thank you for sharing. Sad to see this is what flying has become in 2020 and hopeful that once we can get past this, things will get back to a new normal.
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Old May 27, 2020, 9:01 pm
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Originally Posted by capedreamer
Keep in mind that this was the explanation given by the AC crew, so it may not be accurate, but yes, supposedly this is to avoid overcrowding at the baggage carousel.
Keep the passenger densely seated together on the plane longer, to possibly save some of them from waiting by the carousel, where physical distancing is much easier.

Very creative safety theater. Bravo! It's going to be a lot of fun watching all of these nonsensical policies pop up over the next few months.
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Old May 28, 2020, 11:52 am
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Definitely an interesting experience. Flying premium won't be the same anymore - at least for a while!
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Old May 31, 2020, 10:45 am
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Do you guys think that this situation might improve (lounges, warm food) until December?
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Old May 31, 2020, 1:30 pm
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Thanks for sharing, very interesting.
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Should one blame workforce reductions for the apparently unresolved DeFlateGateTM experience? Or corporate disinterest?
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Old May 31, 2020, 6:41 pm
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Should one blame workforce reductions for the apparently unresolved DeFlateGateTM experience? Or corporate disinterest?
TBD?

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Old Jun 2, 2020, 2:24 am
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Great, thanks for the review, I’ll be flying AMS-YYZ direct next month in J and know what to expect. Just a question - what does it look like collecting baggage at YYZ? Does it still come out at the carousel, or do you pick it up plane side?
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Old Jun 2, 2020, 6:51 am
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Originally Posted by yyztozag
Great, thanks for the review, I’ll be flying AMS-YYZ direct next month in J and know what to expect. Just a question - what does it look like collecting baggage at YYZ? Does it still come out at the carousel, or do you pick it up plane side?
I haven't travelled with checked bags for years so unfortunately can't help you there.
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Old Jun 3, 2020, 2:55 pm
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@capedreamer

Thank you for an outstanding trip report and apologies for the delay in posting. I loved your photos and detail. You reminded me that what I miss most is my IFE out the window at FL400. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
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Old Jun 3, 2020, 6:01 pm
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Great report!

What was the mask situation? Did you have to wear a mask for the full duration on the domestic segments?

What about the international segment? Obviously you would need to take it off for your meal at least. I haven't tried sleeping with a mask (yet), but it seems like it would too distracting to fall asleep.
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Old Oct 10, 2020, 5:33 am
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Instead of starting a new thread, thought I'd share a few photos from my second trip since Covid here:

AC 875 (FRA-YUL) on Oct 10:





The meal comprised a starter of smoked salmon and halibut with a quinoa salad, tomato and rocket ravioli, cheese and crackers, and cheesecake.

For comparison, this was my meal on LH 175 (TXL-FRA) this morning:



And the rather sad offering at the Senator Lounge at FRA:



But I'm not complaining. Just seeing this view again was a treat:





Welcome to Montreal:




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Old Oct 10, 2020, 8:14 am
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Originally Posted by capedreamer
Instead of starting a new thread, thought I'd share a few photos from my second trip since Covid here:

AC 875 (FRA-YUL) on Oct 10:





The meal comprised a starter of smoked salmon and halibut with a quinoa salad, tomato and rocket ravioli, cheese and crackers, and cheesecake.

For comparison, this was my meal on LH 175 (TXL-FRA) this morning:



And the rather sad offering at the Senator Lounge at FRA:



But I'm not complaining. Just seeing this view again was a treat:



The AC Wifi doesn't appear to have fully uploaded your pics to Imgur...
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Old Oct 10, 2020, 10:56 am
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Originally Posted by YYCCL3
The AC Wifi doesn't appear to have fully uploaded your pics to Imgur...
I think it's actually an Imgur issue rather than AC Wifi (this isn't the first time Imgur has been unstable), so I've switched the hosting source. Can you see them now?
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Old Oct 10, 2020, 11:09 am
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Originally Posted by capedreamer
I think it's actually an Imgur issue rather than AC Wifi (this isn't the first time Imgur has been unstable), so I've switched the hosting source. Can you see them now?
I can! Thanks for sharing. I've avoided AC for long haul since my last experience in June... have another one coming up in a month. The food certainly looks better.
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