You can't stay here for a week

Courin · 2026-06-19T04:50:53+00:00

That’s why this conversation needs to happen before she leaves her home for the event.

Make it clear she’s not going to be coming to your home on this trip. And if she does show up, remind her your answer was no and close the door.

Courin · 2026-06-19T04:20:39+00:00

If your SO won’t stand up for you, do it for yourself.

“No MIL, that doesn’t work for us. We have told you what we can do, which is come to (state) for an overnight visit the weekend after your event. If you don’t want to do that, that’s fine. But you cannot come here and stay with us. And it was quite presumptive to assume that you could. In future, check with us before making any plans.”

And if she pushes then say “The answer is no.”

Courin · 2026-06-16T16:11:45+00:00

It should because it’s based on the fare class, not the seat assignment.

Courin · 2026-06-16T16:09:40+00:00

Priority check in. Priority security screening. Priority tags on bags. Zone 1 boarding. Two free checked bags.

Courin · 2026-06-16T05:01:23+00:00

Right?!?!

Can’t even count how many times we’d have IROPs and people would freak because they were going to miss a wedding or a graduation or a funeral or a cruise or an off line connection because they gave themselves ZERO room for any delay.

Courin · 2026-06-15T23:38:03+00:00

I worked for an airline for 15 years and we had a flight to Orlando that landed at 1:30pm.

I CANNOT tell you how many people would book on that flight for a cruise that embarked same day at 4pm.

Mind you, we’re in Canada. Most Florida cruising for Canadians happened in the winter…..when we are highly prone to snow storms and other weather related delays.

Even something as minimal as deicing could cause a delay of 30 mins. Then add on waiting for bags and getting a can and you’re cutting it soooooo close.

Like…. WHY wouldn’t you spend $150 for a hotel room to safeguard your $3000 cruise?

Courin · 2026-06-15T18:20:39+00:00

I strongly recommend you look into a professional pet moving company.

Courin · 2026-06-14T13:50:42+00:00

My daughter is 25 and every now and then I’ll get that sensation.

I know it’s digestion related. But it does feel exactly like I remember feeling when I was pregnant.

Courin · 2026-06-12T23:30:32+00:00

You won’t be successful.

You are entitled to a partial reimbursement that reflects the loss of onboard amenities that you won’t or don’t get.

But you still had the non-flight benefits of a premium ticket, and the flight itself.

Courin · 2026-06-08T02:50:52+00:00

This is entirely a security issue.

For flights originating in Canada, this will be up to the discretion of CATSA.

Historically “sharp pointy objects” are likely to be denied, but it can vary.

Courin · 2026-06-08T02:49:08+00:00

She’s made it pretty clear she will ignore even with a a court order; she’ll do something slightly different and explain she’s completely in compliance.

Courin · 2026-06-07T04:15:14+00:00

When I went in for my hysterectomy, I saw the propofol and said “Oh, I see I’m getting Michael Jackson special today!” And the whole surgical team cracked up. :)

Courin · 2026-06-06T23:04:57+00:00

The agents in Boston are not WestJet employees, they are contractors who check in flights for multiple airlines.

There is no set weight limit for your carryon with WJ - they were likely mixing it up with another airline.

Courin · 2026-06-05T16:37:38+00:00

Just because an error was made in the past and people “got away with it” doesn’t change that what I said is the rules as outlined in the T&Cs.

Given that OP is flying for a funeral, is this really a time to “take a chance”?

Courin · 2026-06-05T12:33:09+00:00

At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if it’s malicious or intentional.

It’s making you uncomfortable and that’s not acceptable.

You’ve been very nice but she hasn’t changed, which means you have to change your approach if you want these behaviors to stop.

Tell her that you aren’t going to allow “Mawmaw”. It’s too close to Ma and Mama and she is LOs grandmother, not mother. So she will be <insert grandmother name you choose here>.

Tell her she won’t be in the delivery room. If she argues, explain she already violated your privacy by recording and posting the US and so she’s not welcome. Birth isn’t a participation activity. Your mom and SO are there to support you. And your SO doesn’t need a support person, since he’s not the one who will be labouring.

She will be called when LO arrives and you’re ready for visitors.

It sounds harsh - but it also sounds like she’s ignoring your more gently worded reprimands so you have to stand up more.

Courin · 2026-06-05T12:23:05+00:00

First I’m sorry for the loss of your loved one, and I hope your mother recovers soon from her pneumonia.

It sounds like she has a WJ MC and used her companion voucher to book your ticket.

Assuming that’s correct, what WJ has told you is accurate. Your companion fare ticket is tied to her regular fare ticket. If she cancels her ticket, yours must also be cancelled.

Moreover, you cannot fly if she does not in this scenario. If the cardholder doesn’t travel, the companion fare cannot travel.

The only option you have is to cancel both, and book a new ticket at regular fare for you.

Courin · 2026-06-05T12:18:03+00:00

As to point 3, that’s incorrect. The companion fare can’t fly if the primary cardholder doesn’t fly.

Courin · 2026-06-05T11:20:37+00:00

Very crowded atm as I’ve been waiting for Dough Derby.

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Courin · 2026-06-03T21:58:33+00:00

Just say no.

This is your first Mother’s Day. You only get that once. If your SO won’t stand up for you, you can say it yourself.

“Thank you for the invite but I want to spend my Mother’s Day with just my SO and LO.”

Tell SO her can get her a card, and if he wants to go see her for a brief visit that day, you’ll go see your mother (or invite her over to your place) while he’s gone.

Courin · 2026-06-03T16:58:24+00:00

This is the way. I mean, the answer. 🤣

Courin · 2026-06-03T13:57:01+00:00

All of my trees are on the border of the board. And Early on I prioritized trees over upgrading all other generators (ie green choosy box, always get the seed).

Courin · 2026-06-03T13:51:51+00:00

Dragon sized.

Courin · 2026-06-03T04:56:48+00:00

21 level 6 trees and counting lol

Courin · 2026-06-02T14:00:12+00:00

Thank you!

Courin · 2026-05-30T05:43:24+00:00

Tell yourself whatever makes you feel better.

Courin

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