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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 839 June 22nd., 2004. We first published in October 1995.
Circulation: 2700+
Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker
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Baggage handlers reject pay deal
20 July 2004
The threat of a strike by baggage handlers and check-in staff at British
Airways came a step closer today when workers rejected a three year pay offer.
Members of the GMB turned down the proposed deal by 98% and officials are now
seeking authorisation for an industrial action ballot.
BA has offered a deal worth 8.5% over three years or 10.5% if the money did not
count towards pensions.
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. Nice to know.
Miami South Beach Hotel chain offers airline staff a great deal. From now
to the
end of the year, the Miami South Beach Hotel chain is offering active and
retired employees a great deal. Anyone interested in staying at either the
Avalon Hotel or the South Seas Hotel can take advantage of some special rates.
For example, until Sept. 30 it will cost $65 US per night per room at Avalon
and $69 US per night per room at the South Seas - prices for both hotels
include continental breakfast. For more information, log on to
www.southbeachhotels.com. If you already know this is where you want to go,
e-mail your hotel requests to
at (708) 848-2142.
Sheraton offers special summer rates. Until Sept. 30, the Sheraton Hotels of
Fort Lauderdale Beach are offering all active and retired Air Canada employees
a special rate to stay at their hotels. The discounted rate is $69 US a night
for either business or pleasure related stays and is not subject to blackout
dates. You will be required to show your airline identification card at
check-in. To make a reservation, call 1-866-FL-BEACH or 1-954-467-1111. For
more information, you can also visit their websites at www.sheratonclipper.com
and www.sheratontrader.com.
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. Where are they now.
B727 fin 418 c/n 21671 C-GAAR sold to Fed Ex 1992 as N265FE and
fin 419 c/n 21673 C-GAAS sold to Fed Ex 1992 as N267FE
are now with Morningstar Air Express registered as C-GBZB and C-GMSX
respectively.
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. Found on the internet.
A China Southern Airlines aircraft was temporarily grounded after a
passenger decided he wanted some fresh air and opened the emergency exit.
Fortunately, the aircraft was on the ground at the time, and deplaning
passengers when one man became impatient and decided to sit on the wing to
'cool off'.
A Turkish Airlines A340Airbus was grounded in Instanbul after 36 squirrels
broke out of their cages on the cargo deck. The animals had come from China and
were being returned after having been denied entry due to incorrect paperwork.
The aircraft was taken out of service for checks to ensure none of the animals
had caused any serious damage to any wiring on the aircraft.
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. Terry's travel tips.
STARTRIPS.COM The website for STAR ALLIANCE Employees & Retirees with
lots of
interline deals.
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