Dec 31, 2016, 11:30 am
Last edit by: tcook052
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition , and 2016 edition.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
The Forum Lounge Thread (2017)
Dec 31, 2016, 11:30 am
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The Forum Lounge Thread (2017)
Happy New Year Everyone!
2016 was quite a ride, with the start of AQD, eup promo’s running all year, buying up to the next status level, bidding for J upgrades, referbing of the 777 and 333 fleet, expansion of rouge, wifi on all narrowbodies, no wifi on widebody’s in fall 2017 (even though it was advertised by AC), lounge food had huge improvements earlier this year, lounge food reduced to only pickles in the last part of this year, and 747’s were spotted at YVR.
Let’s see what 2017 has in store!
2016 was quite a ride, with the start of AQD, eup promo’s running all year, buying up to the next status level, bidding for J upgrades, referbing of the 777 and 333 fleet, expansion of rouge, wifi on all narrowbodies, no wifi on widebody’s in fall 2017 (even though it was advertised by AC), lounge food had huge improvements earlier this year, lounge food reduced to only pickles in the last part of this year, and 747’s were spotted at YVR.
Let’s see what 2017 has in store!
Dec 31, 2016, 11:33 am
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How dare you!
It's not even 2017 yet in Europe, let alone in AC's home country.
The Aeroplan call centre isn't even closed yet!
This should be in the 2016 thread.
It's not even 2017 yet in Europe, let alone in AC's home country.
The Aeroplan call centre isn't even closed yet!
This should be in the 2016 thread.
Dec 31, 2016, 11:35 am
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I would love to argue with you, but I need to go catch AC71 leaving January 1st 2017, 45 minutes after midnight.
Dec 31, 2016, 11:46 am
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I'm surprised no one further east jumped on starting the thread... gonna need to start calling you Sean Quickdraw Peever
Dec 31, 2016, 12:22 pm
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Dec 31, 2016, 12:34 pm
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Eh. I was hoping to steal the thunder tonight with my EST advantage. 
Dec 31, 2016, 12:48 pm
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Dec 31, 2016, 1:00 pm
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Happy New Year, dingleberries and to the self-righteous detachment of RCHHMP!
Dec 31, 2016, 1:03 pm
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Dec 31, 2016, 1:12 pm
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Duplicate thread. Please delete.
Dec 31, 2016, 2:32 pm
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Mod should lock this thread until it's midnight EST aahahaha LOL
happy new year everyone
happy new year everyone
Dec 31, 2016, 2:40 pm
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Heading to FRA on 872. Hoping to get the BMW transfer because I'm late. Lol. New year's Eve party on the plane, I hope!
Dec 31, 2016, 2:43 pm
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Also Happy New Year everyone.
Stuff to look forward in 2017:
E50(AYEEEEEE, LMAO GG EZ), Dunkirk, Mr.Robot Season 3, Fargo Season 3, Star Wars 8
And my first RTW!!!!!
Stuff not looking forward to:
Exams(Ugh Cubed), Another G test after failed attempt(Ugh)
Hopeful of in 2017：
A good summer internship in Toronto or San Fran or NYC!
Stuff to look forward in 2017:
E50(AYEEEEEE, LMAO GG EZ), Dunkirk, Mr.Robot Season 3, Fargo Season 3, Star Wars 8
And my first RTW!!!!!
Stuff not looking forward to:
Exams(Ugh Cubed), Another G test after failed attempt(Ugh)
Hopeful of in 2017：
A good summer internship in Toronto or San Fran or NYC!
Dec 31, 2016, 2:51 pm
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1. How did you fail G?
2. Don't call it "San Fran" if you want people to think you belong
2. Don't call it "San Fran" if you want people to think you belong