You're not the first well-known person to publicly speak out against Air Canada. Idk what Robert's problem was. You might appreciate this TH-camr's rant: watch?v=Qvq5L79lgpU
@@davidsmock8235 You probably watched the same video, but interpreted it differently. If you watch Steve's other heckler vids, you will see that he is definitely not messing with the man, but even including him in the COMEDY show. He clearly shows recognition for the elder individual, but at the same time, he continues the show.
That's messed up but like why would you travel with a one plane leeway to your grandma's funeral? I feel like that's something you should plan for so nothing can go wrong.
Air Canada once told me they had my reservation, but because I wasn't at Pearson 2hrs beforehand they sold my seat to somebody else. Air Canada is great at taking reservations, they're just not great at HOLDING the reservation.
It sounds like Robert is one of those guys that grew up in the era where you pledged absolute loyalty to your company regardless of what shady shit they do because you value personal loyalty over professional integrity.
The unbelievable thing is that when I read this all I hear from the video from Robert is that "I've got 17 people with me" and the video has 17 dislikes at the time I'm watching
Had to ship my Dad's ashes back to Scotland about 2.5 years ago. Dealt with a customs broker in Scotland - no problem. Dealt with Air Canada via their toll-free freight number, no problem, they confirmed what I had to do with packaging and addressing the box to the broker in Scotland - essentially what I already knew. But the Air Canada staff in Penticton, BC, were idiots. I had to take time off work to get the box on the morning flight, and it was refused. They pulled BS about how they needed authorization from some rectal interface in another city, so we missed that flight (and yes, even for a box of ashes, it was important to make that first flight so that it could make all the connecting flights). After work I called the AC freight people and the guy there was more than patient with my anger (it wasn't his fault) and walked me through all the steps again.. Gave me a new confirmation number and I took time off work the next morning to drop Dad off at the airport. Now I'm showing up before the first AC flight of the day, so the airport is deserted, and I'm not in anyone's way and everything should be simple. Wrong. The people working there are used to making puppies as it's a small airport with few flights and they're making good wages for doing squat. And they're the kings and queens of their little hill. Package refused again for a bogus reason and at this time I'm getting testy, but that's a bad thing to do in an airport where the only people around are Air Canada dog fuckers and and armed security guard. So i go to work, late again, with Dad in the trunk of my car. I call the Air Canada freight number the next morning (about 4 am my time) and start to explain when the guy cuts me off. "You're the guy with the ashes, aren't you." i say yes, and he tells me that they've been talking about it, and to hold on. Another guy comes on and goes ballistic when I told him the package with my Dad's ashes had been refused again. I told him what the dipshits in Penticton had told me. He essentially told me that he was sorry but that he was angry with me. He told me that he was in the process of sending an order to Penticton and if they gave me any trouble to tell them to refer to their "scratch sheet". I walked in as soon as the airport opened (again making me late for work) with the box, glared at the security guard on my way past, banged the box on the counter and waited about five minutes for the two idjits to come out of the back. By now I should have been on a first name basis with all of them. They could tell I was mad, and tried to go through their slow motion "we have to check everything" bullshit when I just told them to shut up and check their "scratch sheet". They waddled back to where their other computer was, and I don't know what it said, but the transaction was completed in a damned hurry when they got back. No apologies from them for my lost work time over three mornings, no apologies for the anguish this was causing my mother and I, just pay here and get out. So even with the support I got from the Air Canada freight guys over the phone (thanks guys) based on the service I got from senior local Air Canada assholes in Penticton, BC in a trying and emotional time - fuck Air Canada. The only one in our family who didn't care was Dad - and he was scattered in a favourite trout river in Scotland.
Atleast your dad is hanging out with the nature and beautiful beasties of scotland. And not with the douchtards who exist to cause friction and output nothing. If you happen to see this; May the rest of the year be especially calm, and the ground you walk forever soft.
@@dm3402 It's all good. This was almost three years ago. Got the video of Dad's youngest brother scattering the ashes in the river (where he and Mum courted) and pics of the remaining few family and friends in Scotland having a tea after. I must say that the wake we had in Canada with the Legion group my Dad was a part of was appropriately raucous, with his children, grandchildren and all his buddies in attendance. Too much beer (we were told we were close to the record), many laughs and though everyone felt the loss (more his friends, i think), no tears. That was the true send off. But still, fuck Air Canada. Thanks for your kind words, they are truly appreciated.
I liked how you treated him, you still made it fun and did not attack him personally. He was obviously an older gentleman who's worked hard at his job, and he felt attacked which is more than understandable.
I hate Air Canada. I was flying from Toronto to Florida, (or trying.) My plane was sitting on the runway about to takeoff, but then it lost power. After about 2 minutes it came back on. This happened 2 more times before the flight was canceled. We were told that the plane was dangerous to fly and were assured that another plane would be prepared immediately for us to transfer to. We were told that we wouldn’t even need to touch our bags, we would only need to just walk to another gate and get on a different plane. It didn’t go down like that. We got off the plane and went to a different gate. About 200 of us sat there for about an hour and a half before people started to ask questions. It was only after waiting for a new plane for 2 hours were we told that the new plane actually didn’t exist and wasn’t coming. We were sent to them get our bags at the carrousel. If you aren’t familiar with the Toronto airport, it literally takes ages to get your baggage. I’m a world traveller and nowhere does the baggage take longer to come than in the airport in my own city. Also, another flight’s baggage was being unloaded before ours so we’d need to wait twice as long. We sat for another 3 hours just waiting for our bags. By the time the people like Robert decided to unload our bags, it had started raining heavily so all of our things were completely soaked. We then wanted to immediately book another flight so we went to where you did that with about 200 other people from the same flight and there was already a massive line. We asked if we could get priority and move to the front as we were all promised another flight and had been in the airport for 7 hours at this point but they said no and ignored us. It was only 2 hours later when I got to the front of the line that I was politely told that there were absolutely no available seats on any flights to Florida for the next 2 days unless I wanted a double stop-over that would turn my 3 hour journey into a 10 hour one. I declined. After getting home exhausted from the 9 hour affair, I of course hopped on the phone and explained this whole disaster to Air Canada. The cancellation, the fake promise, the rude employees, and how it had wasted my whole day and ruined my planned visit with my parents that I can only do twice a year. The asshole on the phone obviously didn’t care and I when I expected a free flight coupon or something, he told me that I wouldn’t even get my money back for my first class ticket! I pleaded for him to just give me back my money so I wouldn’t have just spent it on a frustrating day but said that he couldn’t as the flight was canceled for my own safety or some bullshit. Yes I’m happy that the plane didn’t lose power in the air but that shouldn’t be grounds for not refunding paying customers! It’s like if you bought a new car but it was then recalled for not having brakes before you even got to drive it. The car was then taken back, but you weren’t given a new one after the company had promised you one, and they wouldn’t refund you either. That was what this was like. That is one of many reasons why I hate Air Canada. Edit: #fuckaircanada
Mat S that’s a good idea in theory, but they rarely if ever give you back money and I’m sure that people have tried suing before. They’ll just claim that the flight was canceled for my safety and there’s probably something in some document somewhere that makes that alright. I’ll just save myself the legal fees.
Good God they’re either dropping everyone off in Toronto or making sure no one leaves Toronto. This makes story number 3 I’ve read in the comments that involves people being stranded in Toronto. Who in Toronto’s government is sucking the dick of who at Air Canada??😂
I have flown with Air Canada once. It only took 10 years of therapy to get over. I am an Englishman, and we always think of Canadians as awfully nice people, so assume everything they do will be nice. I was living in Mexico City, back in 2007, and wanted to go to Buenos Aires, to meet a girl that I had spent years chatting to online. Most of the tickets were over 800usd. Air Canada was 580usd. Bargain I thought. Until I got to the baggage check. I had 2 bags at 30 kg allowance. Neither of my cases was over 25 and I had a camera bag and a suit bag with 3 suits in it. They charged me 150 USD for that bag. Lufthansa has never charged me for excess baggage. So the story goes on. The plane was practically empty yet I had to sit in the allocated seat even though there were many empty seats. So the guy next to me and I got into conversation. He was being sent to work in Mexico City by his company, and had been getting to know the city. I was flying to Buenos Aires, so you might think the quickest route would be south from Mexico, but my this flight was going to Toronto, my connecting flight was to la paz. Less than an hour into the flight the attendant brought us a sandwich and a soda. She then asked for 8 dollars. I only had USD Mexican pesos and Argentinian peso on me. None of which was acceptable. I said to the attendant that I had never been charged for a meal on an international flight. "This is a domestic flight". She said. "But we are crossing 2 international borders". I pointed out. "Yeah, but Air Canada considers this a domestic flight. The guy next to me gave me the 8 Canadian dollars. I gave him 200 pesos and said that he could treat himself and his wife to a steak dinner in Mexico City for that. After a while the attendant brought out a trolly from which she was selling duty free goods. I pointed out that duty free goods cannot be sold on domestic flights, to which she retorted that we were crossing two international borders. Never let it be said that Canadians don't understand irony. The fun continues when I get to Pearson. I had a 5 hour wait for my connecting flight to La Paz. 5 hours became 6 then 7 finally after 8.5 hours the flight was called. We arrived at La Paz about 30 minutes before our connecting flight was due to take off, with suggestions to run to the departure gate. We did and all had a great view of the runway as our plane took off. We were assured that they would get us on the next flight. 2 hours later we were on our way.... To Montevideo. Yeah I know it's not in Argentina, but in aviation terms it is pretty close. In those days Montevideo airport was a rather tired looking 1940s terminal. With some equally out dated equipment. The pilot told us we needed to refuel. We were parked a long way from any buildings. The refuelling rig arrived. To my surprise a guy arrived with a small bowser towed by what looked like a golf buggy. He then hand pumped the contents into the plane. When it was empty, he went away to refill it and came back to resume fueling the plane. This took 2 hours and at least 5 different pump guys. At least on this leg of the journey we did get a hot meal which was not charged for. I finally got to Buenos Aires airport 5 hours late. I was unable to tell the girl that I would be delayed. I was amazed that she was waiting there for me. So I did have a happy ending, no thanks to Air Canada.
#WestJet , give this man a free flight!!! Ive been flying westjet for years, since about 2001. havent flown with AirCanada since the 90's, and refuse to ever do so again!!
Steve, this is, by far, my favourite clip of yours. I've been a loyal fan for a few years, I was one of all of three people that bought tickets for your show in Israel. Please (try) come again
I kind of actually like Robert. He stood for what he believes in. Totally missed the point, but he seems like a stand-up guy. He's worked hard for decades and stuck his guns.
Calling out at a comedy club because your offended? Kinda the job of a comedian to offend and mission accomplished here. True Robert seemed the loyal employee but two cents short of a nickle and his (obviously) drunk behavior not something I'd want to be around. In this case though, made for great entertainment.
An Air Canada story: A few years ago, I was traveling back home to visit a friend who ultimately died of cancer. Around every six weeks, I would fly from Nassau to Thunder Bay on various airlines on lowest price tickets for a visit. Six weeks before she died, I was in Thunder Bay and was scheduled for a Sunday morning flight back south. Sunday morning, I was at the Air Canada counter trying to make a decision on whether to stay a few more hours for another visit. The agent said that there were lots of seat availability that day and I could go standby later. The agent overheard my conversation with my ride, she then gave me a seat on an afternoon flight, no standby, and took my luggage. When I arrived in Toronto, my luggage was at the bottom of the escalator- it arrived on an earlier flight. Am unforgettable great experience with Air Canada.
While in Europe, some lovely Canadians warned us about & apologized for Air Canada before our return flight. They were 100% correct - amazing for a non-US corporation to suck so much.
This was absolutely hilarious (Ive got stitches from laughing so much) We are Proud to be a Patreon Supporter and to be one of the first to see your videos Thank you for being amazing (can't wait to be able to see you in person, we've been trying to get our local city comedy clubs but they don't seem to be listening to our requests which is frustrating because we would love to see you in person)
As a Canadian, let me tell you, you're not alone in that hate for Air Canada... first time flying to Europe, I had a connection before my flight from Toronto to Warsaw, and they lost my luggage, before my connection. I made my flight to Warsaw (with Lot - no complaints about them), but my luggage didn't. My luggage went to Montreal, but it did eventually catch up with me. Only 3 days washing the clothes I wore on the flight every evening, and letting them dry overnight so they could be worn again the next day.
@@ATEC101 why the F**K should I have to buy new clothes? How about the clown-shoes wearing ground crew gets their collective-shit together, and do their damn jobs?
sometimes its hard to watch your videos, but i cant help myself from NOT Watching them... I have nightmares about being too drunk at one of your shows, and well... your SO ridiculously polite. i'll do my best to try to see you in a Seattle show! Ive wanted to see you live for a while!
He is a legend who has loyalty, he knew he was wrong, even drunk. That's a good man at heart. And who the f rolls with a crew of 17, a top bloke that's who.
"Why don't I hear WestJet on that" Hahaha... you can tell he's used to ranting at the T.V. ... Hell, if he was really putting them back that night he was probably surprised the TV was talking back to him this time lol. Just joking though, love this video and I'm glad both of you could laugh it off at the end.
@sshortguy1 c Overbooked our flight as part of our world trip for our honeymoon, the AA flight was a part of a connecting flight (all booked with their partner airline). I was assigned a seat and my wife was told that she was the unlucky one, along with an 18 year old girl) who were going to miss the flight. After a chaotic couple of hours of stressing like crazy and running between (un)help desks she was assigned a seat at the last second as someone agreed to get off the flight, but the abuse we copped from staff while waiting to find out that decision was a bloody joke. Then once we got on the plane the attitude from the attendants was a joke, sat on their phone for most of the flight, rolled their eyes in disgust if we asked for a glass of water etc. Joke of an airline. The 18 year old girl that missed the flight was bawling her eyes out, clearly scared and upset, and missed her 18th birthday celebrations as a result, but the staff didn't give the slightest shit. You never heard of people being screwed over due to overbooked flights in Australia etc because the airlines tend not to run like complete pricks.
I seriously wish I knew how to market myself like Steve. He’s not only one of the most hilarious comedians I know, he’s brilliant at marketing. Go Steve. You rock!
When there was a massive fire in our province that destroyed a city , Air Canada raised prices of local flights by like 350 percent out of that city. They literally took advantage of tragedy
It’s Canada’s biggest airline that in some places is the only airline to fly In Canada, nobody chooses Air Canada on purpose....... I’ll grudgingly take it if there’s no other choice....(I love west jet to an extent)
Im glad you didn't go all in on Robert. He seemed like a disgruntled employee who mightve just taken the wrong idea about "fuck air Canada" applying to him. Im happy to see you were able to explain, make jokes, yet still display respect for the man. Binged your videos tonight and this is probably my favorite so far! You are the man!
This man's blind allegiance to air Canada is a perfect metaphor for so many Americans, whether it be their support to the Govt, their chosen candidate, police, and diabolical corporations/billionaires, etc
Get your own F* Air Canada tee:
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hero . from a Canuck in Vancouver
Make a Robert Tee
You're not the first well-known person to publicly speak out against Air Canada. Idk what Robert's problem was.
You might appreciate this TH-camr's rant: watch?v=Qvq5L79lgpU
I'll never take air Canada because of you sir.
I’m sad you didn’t give Robert a teeshirt. 🤣. PS: the name Robert means “Bright and shining with fame”. Well, he's had his 15 mins now.
best missed joke from the crowd...
air canada worker- "i got 17 people with me!"
air canada's worker's friend- "...who all flew WESTJET!"
I caught that too!!! LOL
@@luthianwilliams1622 probably cuz its subtitled...
Artfulsparton 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I didn't hear that. LMAO! Excellent! xDD
@@HydraxSly202 he subbed that ;-)
"Air Canada has direct flights to Stockholm Syndrome." That was a brilliant line, and I don't think the crowd appreciated it enough.
It was definitely a direct hit. Only the truly drunk could've not noticed the brilliance.
It just takes 32 years to get there.
He shouldn't have said it twice
I felt the same way 😂😂
@@ryoichiwatanabe648
Need to brush up on your geography, Calgary is in Canada.
"Ah damn, how drunk was I last night? Did I vomit on someone? Get naked and cry? Get tossed out of the club?" "You defended Air Canada." "WHAT!?"
BAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
tell me your joking,,, i didn't defend air canada...lol.
...... You did.
_FAQ!_
I am so thankful you didn't treat him like a heckler. He seemed like a devoted employee to a crappy employer.
Yeah, when he cracked up at 9:55 it was so adorable
Ummm did we not watch the same video? He absolutely antagonized him and kept him going.
@@davidsmock8235 You probably watched the same video, but interpreted it differently. If you watch Steve's other heckler vids, you will see that he is definitely not messing with the man, but even including him in the COMEDY show. He clearly shows recognition for the elder individual, but at the same time, he continues the show.
@@bradp5993 That's a good point. Thanks for the perspective.
@buttholebuddy3000 or*
Petition to get a “SIT DOWN ROBERT” Merch line started
Lol yes! And I am sure that the 1 dislike on this vid (at the time im posting this) was from Robert!
I'd buy that
#SitDownRobert
Do the proceeds from the *"SIT DOWN ROBERT"* shirt go to Robert's pension that they sure as shit will screw him over on?
This was kinda awkward for me cause my name’s Robert but since I go by “Bobby” it wasn’t that bad. More funny than awkward.
I missed my Grandmothers funeral because Air Canada stranded me in Toronto. They offered me a 50$ credit next time I fly...
>:(
So never.
They offered me 25% one time on a future flight....., I have never flown with them again
Fuck Air Canada!
That's messed up but like why would you travel with a one plane leeway to your grandma's funeral? I feel like that's something you should plan for so nothing can go wrong.
Air Canada once told me my bag wasn't lost they just didn't know where it was.....
Curb your enthusiasm theme intensifies
Air Canada once told me they had my reservation, but because I wasn't at Pearson 2hrs beforehand they sold my seat to somebody else.
Air Canada is great at taking reservations, they're just not great at HOLDING the reservation.
swear to god they told me that too.took me like 1-2 weeks to get my stuff
Jeez. Never flew Air Canada, never gonna.
@@yzertqhbog6597 This was funnier than the joke! Lmao
“Air Canada, like United but colder.”
I’m rolling, bro. That shit was hilarious.
air canada: our service is as shit as United. Only that we dont beat up our passengers
@@anthonylong9067 Because we dont have any.
It sounds like Robert is one of those guys that grew up in the era where you pledged absolute loyalty to your company regardless of what shady shit they do because you value personal loyalty over professional integrity.
Ya dude sounded 80
But I love how the “not enough” was such an autopilot response (no pun intended) he ruined his own argument
8:08 Angry Air Canada Guy "I got 17 people with me!"
"Who flew Westjet!"
Owww. I almost choked on my ice cream!
"All This Went South." Unlike Air Canada.
SirMegaManNeoX that was beautiful 🤣
SHOTS FIRED!!!
Yeah they went north
Which is not where you wanted to go XD
I almost dropped my phone on my face when she said "Sit down Robert " lmao
Robert's comedic timing when he said "Not enough" and "no" was actually perfect 😂
I get a sneaking suspicion that the one dislike is from Robert
And three of his friends
There's six now, Air Canada must have gotten two people to take a few moments off from cancelling people's flights to dislike it
@@SavageGreywolf No that's just Robert and all of his party except one and they know Air Canada suck #fuckaircanada
The unbelievable thing is that when I read this all I hear from the video from Robert is that "I've got 17 people with me" and the video has 17 dislikes at the time I'm watching
Someone check Roberts Facebook page, bet it has 61 friends.
Had to ship my Dad's ashes back to Scotland about 2.5 years ago. Dealt with a customs broker in Scotland - no problem. Dealt with Air Canada via their toll-free freight number, no problem, they confirmed what I had to do with packaging and addressing the box to the broker in Scotland - essentially what I already knew. But the Air Canada staff in Penticton, BC, were idiots. I had to take time off work to get the box on the morning flight, and it was refused. They pulled BS about how they needed authorization from some rectal interface in another city, so we missed that flight (and yes, even for a box of ashes, it was important to make that first flight so that it could make all the connecting flights). After work I called the AC freight people and the guy there was more than patient with my anger (it wasn't his fault) and walked me through all the steps again.. Gave me a new confirmation number and I took time off work the next morning to drop Dad off at the airport. Now I'm showing up before the first AC flight of the day, so the airport is deserted, and I'm not in anyone's way and everything should be simple. Wrong. The people working there are used to making puppies as it's a small airport with few flights and they're making good wages for doing squat. And they're the kings and queens of their little hill. Package refused again for a bogus reason and at this time I'm getting testy, but that's a bad thing to do in an airport where the only people around are Air Canada dog fuckers and and armed security guard. So i go to work, late again, with Dad in the trunk of my car. I call the Air Canada freight number the next morning (about 4 am my time) and start to explain when the guy cuts me off. "You're the guy with the ashes, aren't you." i say yes, and he tells me that they've been talking about it, and to hold on. Another guy comes on and goes ballistic when I told him the package with my Dad's ashes had been refused again. I told him what the dipshits in Penticton had told me. He essentially told me that he was sorry but that he was angry with me. He told me that he was in the process of sending an order to Penticton and if they gave me any trouble to tell them to refer to their "scratch sheet". I walked in as soon as the airport opened (again making me late for work) with the box, glared at the security guard on my way past, banged the box on the counter and waited about five minutes for the two idjits to come out of the back. By now I should have been on a first name basis with all of them. They could tell I was mad, and tried to go through their slow motion "we have to check everything" bullshit when I just told them to shut up and check their "scratch sheet". They waddled back to where their other computer was, and I don't know what it said, but the transaction was completed in a damned hurry when they got back. No apologies from them for my lost work time over three mornings, no apologies for the anguish this was causing my mother and I, just pay here and get out.
So even with the support I got from the Air Canada freight guys over the phone (thanks guys) based on the service I got from senior local Air Canada assholes in Penticton, BC in a trying and emotional time - fuck Air Canada. The only one in our family who didn't care was Dad - and he was scattered in a favourite trout river in Scotland.
I am so sorry for what you went through. All I can say is at least your Dad got to go home in the end. My condolences for the loss of your father.
And you’re still sane after this horrendous debacle? Sorry about your dad.
Atleast your dad is hanging out with the nature and beautiful beasties of scotland. And not with the douchtards who exist to cause friction and output nothing.
If you happen to see this; May the rest of the year be especially calm, and the ground you walk forever soft.
@@dm3402 It's all good. This was almost three years ago. Got the video of Dad's youngest brother scattering the ashes in the river (where he and Mum courted) and pics of the remaining few family and friends in Scotland having a tea after. I must say that the wake we had in Canada with the Legion group my Dad was a part of was appropriately raucous, with his children, grandchildren and all his buddies in attendance. Too much beer (we were told we were close to the record), many laughs and though everyone felt the loss (more his friends, i think), no tears. That was the true send off. But still, fuck Air Canada. Thanks for your kind words, they are truly appreciated.
I went through a lot of emotions reading that
I liked how you treated him, you still made it fun and did not attack him personally. He was obviously an older gentleman who's worked hard at his job, and he felt attacked which is more than understandable.
"Sit Down, Robert" replaces "Bye, Felicia".
Such an underrated comment
True fan.
😂😂 it’s the white equivalent
I hate Air Canada. I was flying from Toronto to Florida, (or trying.) My plane was sitting on the runway about to takeoff, but then it lost power. After about 2 minutes it came back on. This happened 2 more times before the flight was canceled. We were told that the plane was dangerous to fly and were assured that another plane would be prepared immediately for us to transfer to. We were told that we wouldn’t even need to touch our bags, we would only need to just walk to another gate and get on a different plane. It didn’t go down like that. We got off the plane and went to a different gate. About 200 of us sat there for about an hour and a half before people started to ask questions. It was only after waiting for a new plane for 2 hours were we told that the new plane actually didn’t exist and wasn’t coming. We were sent to them get our bags at the carrousel. If you aren’t familiar with the Toronto airport, it literally takes ages to get your baggage. I’m a world traveller and nowhere does the baggage take longer to come than in the airport in my own city. Also, another flight’s baggage was being unloaded before ours so we’d need to wait twice as long. We sat for another 3 hours just waiting for our bags. By the time the people like Robert decided to unload our bags, it had started raining heavily so all of our things were completely soaked. We then wanted to immediately book another flight so we went to where you did that with about 200 other people from the same flight and there was already a massive line. We asked if we could get priority and move to the front as we were all promised another flight and had been in the airport for 7 hours at this point but they said no and ignored us. It was only 2 hours later when I got to the front of the line that I was politely told that there were absolutely no available seats on any flights to Florida for the next 2 days unless I wanted a double stop-over that would turn my 3 hour journey into a 10 hour one. I declined. After getting home exhausted from the 9 hour affair, I of course hopped on the phone and explained this whole disaster to Air Canada. The cancellation, the fake promise, the rude employees, and how it had wasted my whole day and ruined my planned visit with my parents that I can only do twice a year. The asshole on the phone obviously didn’t care and I when I expected a free flight coupon or something, he told me that I wouldn’t even get my money back for my first class ticket! I pleaded for him to just give me back my money so I wouldn’t have just spent it on a frustrating day but said that he couldn’t as the flight was canceled for my own safety or some bullshit. Yes I’m happy that the plane didn’t lose power in the air but that shouldn’t be grounds for not refunding paying customers! It’s like if you bought a new car but it was then recalled for not having brakes before you even got to drive it. The car was then taken back, but you weren’t given a new one after the company had promised you one, and they wouldn’t refund you either. That was what this was like. That is one of many reasons why I hate Air Canada.
Edit: #fuckaircanada
i hop you sued them.. They took money for a service they didnt provide.. thats borderline fraud!
Mat S that’s a good idea in theory, but they rarely if ever give you back money and I’m sure that people have tried suing before. They’ll just claim that the flight was canceled for my safety and there’s probably something in some document somewhere that makes that alright. I’ll just save myself the legal fees.
Good God they’re either dropping everyone off in Toronto or making sure no one leaves Toronto. This makes story number 3 I’ve read in the comments that involves people being stranded in Toronto. Who in Toronto’s government is sucking the dick of who at Air Canada??😂
Is it Story time already?
@@spcmegreg
I need an update about this conspiracy 😂😂😭
At 6:32, his natural Canadian politeness peaked through. :)
How Canadian of him, "Have a good night!" When he no long wants to debate lol.
Are they generally too nice?
I have flown with Air Canada once. It only took 10 years of therapy to get over.
I am an Englishman, and we always think of Canadians as awfully nice people, so assume everything they do will be nice. I was living in Mexico City, back in 2007, and wanted to go to Buenos Aires, to meet a girl that I had spent years chatting to online. Most of the tickets were over 800usd. Air Canada was 580usd. Bargain I thought.
Until I got to the baggage check. I had 2 bags at 30 kg allowance. Neither of my cases was over 25 and I had a camera bag and a suit bag with 3 suits in it. They charged me 150 USD for that bag. Lufthansa has never charged me for excess baggage.
So the story goes on. The plane was practically empty yet I had to sit in the allocated seat even though there were many empty seats. So the guy next to me and I got into conversation. He was being sent to work in Mexico City by his company, and had been getting to know the city.
I was flying to Buenos Aires, so you might think the quickest route would be south from Mexico, but my this flight was going to Toronto, my connecting flight was to la paz.
Less than an hour into the flight the attendant brought us a sandwich and a soda. She then asked for 8 dollars. I only had USD Mexican pesos and Argentinian peso on me. None of which was acceptable. I said to the attendant that I had never been charged for a meal on an international flight.
"This is a domestic flight". She said.
"But we are crossing 2 international borders". I pointed out.
"Yeah, but Air Canada considers this a domestic flight.
The guy next to me gave me the 8 Canadian dollars. I gave him 200 pesos and said that he could treat himself and his wife to a steak dinner in Mexico City for that.
After a while the attendant brought out a trolly from which she was selling duty free goods. I pointed out that duty free goods cannot be sold on domestic flights, to which she retorted that we were crossing two international borders. Never let it be said that Canadians don't understand irony.
The fun continues when I get to Pearson. I had a 5 hour wait for my connecting flight to La Paz. 5 hours became 6 then 7 finally after 8.5 hours the flight was called. We arrived at La Paz about 30 minutes before our connecting flight was due to take off, with suggestions to run to the departure gate. We did and all had a great view of the runway as our plane took off. We were assured that they would get us on the next flight.
2 hours later we were on our way.... To Montevideo. Yeah I know it's not in Argentina, but in aviation terms it is pretty close.
In those days Montevideo airport was a rather tired looking 1940s terminal. With some equally out dated equipment. The pilot told us we needed to refuel. We were parked a long way from any buildings. The refuelling rig arrived. To my surprise a guy arrived with a small bowser towed by what looked like a golf buggy. He then hand pumped the contents into the plane. When it was empty, he went away to refill it and came back to resume fueling the plane. This took 2 hours and at least 5 different pump guys. At least on this leg of the journey we did get a hot meal which was not charged for.
I finally got to Buenos Aires airport 5 hours late. I was unable to tell the girl that I would be delayed. I was amazed that she was waiting there for me. So I did have a happy ending, no thanks to Air Canada.
'Air Canada now Connecting Directly to Stockholm Syndrome' would make a good t-shirt.
Steve, thanks for being respectful to this elderly, albeit difficult man... Way to stay classy!
As a Canadian, I support you and your hate for air canada
I just googled air canada and their website says “voted best airline in North America” and I thought yes voted by Robert 😂
Heckler: speaks
Also Heckler: Why do I hear boss music?
#WestJet , give this man a free flight!!!
Ive been flying westjet for years, since about 2001. havent flown with AirCanada since the 90's, and refuse to ever do so again!!
who, Steve or Robert?
@@SavageGreywolf Yes
@@nanianmichaels He just asked you Steve or Robert and you replied with yes? -100 iq moments xD
@@candl3_ca765 bro, do you even meme?
@@scottwpilgrim ?????
I am going to take a wild guess and say alcohol played a role in this interaction.
it always does. well that or stupidity... sometimes both
Was the insane amount of slurring that gave it away?
I have a feeling it wouldn't have been much different if he was sober
I feel I could go to nearly all of Steve’s videos and this statement would apply
Imma second that
Steve, this is, by far, my favourite clip of yours. I've been a loyal fan for a few years, I was one of all of three people that bought tickets for your show in Israel. Please (try) come again
i prefer his vid of that Florida guy. that vid has my favorite comeback ever. "there's a reason your state is shaped like a dick"
@@ethancobabe2420 This is your opinion and I fully support your right to it. May I interest you in Wyoming shaped waffle?
I make Michigan shaped knits for your hands!
I love how his old friends were like "sit down Robert!"
You handled this crowd like a true Boss. They were rowdy as hell
1:07 the way Steve's face lit up when the old man asked his question is like :oh i am so glad you asked
I kind of actually like Robert. He stood for what he believes in. Totally missed the point, but he seems like a stand-up guy. He's worked hard for decades and stuck his guns.
Also seems like he got back into enjoying the set toward the end of the interaction. Robert seems like a good dude!
He was totally soused. Nothing he said made sense.
Robert is cattle defending the emotionless milking machine draining him for profit
he's a little confused but he has the spirit
Calling out at a comedy club because your offended? Kinda the job of a comedian to offend and mission accomplished here. True Robert seemed the loyal employee but two cents short of a nickle and his (obviously) drunk behavior not something I'd want to be around. In this case though, made for great entertainment.
"I have 17 people in my party" ... "Who flew WestJet" the lady says
For Air Canada it's called the Runway Club. Fittingly, you can only join it during a layover.
(I'm Canadian. Air Canada's shittiness is legendary.)
Robert, if it’s your company, refund the ticket.
This made my cheeks hurt so much, I can't stop grinning and laughing. Thanks Robert. X'D
An Air Canada story:
A few years ago, I was traveling back home to visit a friend who ultimately died of cancer. Around every six weeks, I would fly from Nassau to Thunder Bay on various airlines on lowest price tickets for a visit.
Six weeks before she died, I was in Thunder Bay and was scheduled for a Sunday morning flight back south. Sunday morning, I was at the Air Canada counter trying to make a decision on whether to stay a few more hours for another visit. The agent said that there were lots of seat availability that day and I could go standby later. The agent overheard my conversation with my ride, she then gave me a seat on an afternoon flight, no standby, and took my luggage. When I arrived in Toronto, my luggage was at the bottom of the escalator- it arrived on an earlier flight. Am unforgettable great experience with Air Canada.
I love how quick you are on your feet. This was amazing.
"who flew westjet"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This is honestly something my Grandfather would do when he was drunk.
All of his titles are just “Heckler opens mouth and immediately fucking dies” and it’s amazing
I love that towards the end even Robert was having some fun with it
"Sit down Robert!" Sometimes the classics come from out of left field. Too funny. Thanks Steve!
"They have direct flights to Stockholm Syndrome" 😂😂 that went over their heads
Robert really embodies the spirit of Air Canada
Dude one of my friends is a captain pilot for air Canada u have no clue how much I laughed at this
And you can because what robert doesnt get is that it isnt the pilots fault either.
While in Europe, some lovely Canadians warned us about & apologized for Air Canada before our return flight. They were 100% correct - amazing for a non-US corporation to suck so much.
“That went south quickly” un like your flight back to LA😂
“What the hell do you have against air Canada?!?”
Steve: (grins)
It was at that moment, shit went down.
This was absolutely hilarious (Ive got stitches from laughing so much)
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Thanks Lexie!
When people started yelling "Sit down Robert!" I lost my shit
I love how you can hear Robert laughing at every joke involving him afterwards
when the heckler said "TAKE A FLIGHT" I had to spit out my beer, that was funny
As a Canadian, let me tell you, you're not alone in that hate for Air Canada... first time flying to Europe, I had a connection before my flight from Toronto to Warsaw, and they lost my luggage, before my connection. I made my flight to Warsaw (with Lot - no complaints about them), but my luggage didn't. My luggage went to Montreal, but it did eventually catch up with me. Only 3 days washing the clothes I wore on the flight every evening, and letting them dry overnight so they could be worn again the next day.
So you couldn't afford to buy clothes at your destination? Even cheap tourist crap?
@@ATEC101 why the F**K should I have to buy new clothes? How about the clown-shoes wearing ground crew gets their collective-shit together, and do their damn jobs?
The cameraman was laughing so hard.
sometimes its hard to watch your videos, but i cant help myself from NOT Watching them...
I have nightmares about being too drunk at one of your shows, and well...
your SO ridiculously polite. i'll do my best to try to see you in a Seattle show! Ive wanted to see you live for a while!
You met the only Canadian that likes Air Canada. No Canadian would admit to knowing him.
"Siddown, Robert!" 😂
That was the funniest heckler ever
In the end his last comment was actually a nice addition 😂
It was hilarious but the poor old man though😂
he was clearly drunk
Nah he was a drunk embarrassment fuck that guy
He is a legend who has loyalty, he knew he was wrong, even drunk. That's a good man at heart. And who the f rolls with a crew of 17, a top bloke that's who.
@@ryandeketenor932 if your idea of a legend is someone who works 33 years at a job that they hate then you and i have way diff definitions of Legend.
@Haywood Giablomi well said.
Thanks for the laughs Steve. You are just polite enough to keep them going and just a big enough smart ass to keep me watching!
Love ur videos Steve! They help me laugh when I’m getting my chemo treatments. Much love brother 🤙🤙🤙
I hope your treatment is going/has gone very well and you have no further issues with that total dickwaffle called cancer :)
@@luthianwilliams1622 What Luthian said! Hope that sucker has gone into hiding for good!!
"SIT DOWN ROBERT!!!" I'm dyin 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Steve: *Flying Air Canada *
Air Canada: *Your Free Trial and Expired*
Steve: .-.
Your paid trial has expired
"You're goddamned right I did!"
omg the guy thinks he's ordering the Code Red 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
"It will the best commercial WestJet ever had"
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At 9:38 the man defending air canada starts laughing at the joke about the bags going to Toronto 😂😂😂😂
as a canadian, as soon as i heard that first "hey" i knew exactly what this guy would sound like.
"Why don't I hear WestJet on that" Hahaha... you can tell he's used to ranting at the T.V. ... Hell, if he was really putting them back that night he was probably surprised the TV was talking back to him this time lol. Just joking though, love this video and I'm glad both of you could laugh it off at the end.
Kinda ironic that American Airlines is just like that too
Oh man I'd pay for a "Fuck American Airlines" shirt.. Never again.
@sshortguy1 c Overbooked our flight as part of our world trip for our honeymoon, the AA flight was a part of a connecting flight (all booked with their partner airline). I was assigned a seat and my wife was told that she was the unlucky one, along with an 18 year old girl) who were going to miss the flight. After a chaotic couple of hours of stressing like crazy and running between (un)help desks she was assigned a seat at the last second as someone agreed to get off the flight, but the abuse we copped from staff while waiting to find out that decision was a bloody joke. Then once we got on the plane the attitude from the attendants was a joke, sat on their phone for most of the flight, rolled their eyes in disgust if we asked for a glass of water etc. Joke of an airline. The 18 year old girl that missed the flight was bawling her eyes out, clearly scared and upset, and missed her 18th birthday celebrations as a result, but the staff didn't give the slightest shit. You never heard of people being screwed over due to overbooked flights in Australia etc because the airlines tend not to run like complete pricks.
How is that ironic?
Kurly Kayla
IKR! Minus Quebec it should really just be one weird country.
Kurly Kayla Air Canada and American Airlines, use your brain
I seriously wish I knew how to market myself like Steve. He’s not only one of the most hilarious comedians I know, he’s brilliant at marketing. Go Steve. You rock!
"I got a good pension coming up" Buddy you work for an airline, no you don't.
When there was a massive fire in our province that destroyed a city , Air Canada raised prices of local flights by like 350 percent out of that city. They literally took advantage of tragedy
Is Robert related to Tanner?
I like how a bunch of the other patrons we're like "sit down Robert!" Lmao
I didn’t even know what Air Canada was but I’ll make sure to steer away from it from now on
It’s Canada’s biggest airline that in some places is the only airline to fly In Canada, nobody chooses Air Canada on purpose....... I’ll grudgingly take it if there’s no other choice....(I love west jet to an extent)
gmcnewlook I thought west jet was the biggest.
Im glad you didn't go all in on Robert. He seemed like a disgruntled employee who mightve just taken the wrong idea about "fuck air Canada" applying to him. Im happy to see you were able to explain, make jokes, yet still display respect for the man. Binged your videos tonight and this is probably my favorite so far! You are the man!
I think we all know a Robert!
This clip is priceless! You are awesome...and Robert was a gift, lol. I agree..."Sit Down Robert" needs to be on something! XD
I’m from Canada. I didn’t even know you were coming
Also fly west jet bro
"Allrihh, sit down Robert.. " 😂😂😂
Run Steve! Kyle's mom is trying to recruit you for M.A.C.
(hears "Blame Canada" approaching from the distance)
Oh god! They're already here!
This video clip is hysterical!...... awesome material & job Hofstetter.......👊
I vote for a “ROBERT SIT DOWN” shirt 👕
Steve the talent you have handling hecklers is phenominal
32 years in baggage claim. this guy is proud of that fact?
Well, better to be proud of something small than have depression for 32 years
Ante Czeq baggage claim for 32 years is depression...
Why not most ppl can’t a darn job
He did say he has done kind of everything.
he said he worked ramp and passenger service as well
Steve Hofstetter aka "The Heckler Killer". You are the come back king of comedy.
Imagine Robert and Rachel having a conversation
🤣
You are the best! I needed this laugh 😂. I tell all my Uber/Lyft Drivers to subscribe and watch your videos.
But has anybody flown Air Canada Rouge. It's a budget Air Canada, hilarious.
A yes, I loved having no leg room for 5 hours even though I'm only 5 feet tall.
Omg I was dying on that one. My fucking cheeks hurt now. Thanks a lot, Steve. 😂
You should make a t-shirt for Robert.
This is an amazing video (I'm only halfway through, but just in awe).
Canadian here. Haven't watched yet. But I'm looking forward to this lol.
Tyler Moreau you couldn’t wait to comment?
u were very compose n polite to robert
i kind of wish he was not an older person so we can see u Rip into him
but good on u for keeping it respectful
This man's blind allegiance to air Canada is a perfect metaphor for so many Americans, whether it be their support to the Govt, their chosen candidate, police, and diabolical corporations/billionaires, etc
He's not American
"ALRIGHT SIT DOWN ROBERT! "
I'll buy that shit.