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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 842 Aug 1st., 2004. We first published in October 1995.
Circulation: 2700+
Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker
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. Nice to know.
Personal Travel on other airlines (OAL) ZED agreements
Defiinition
ZED agreements are ‘Zonal Employee Discount’ agreements negotiated between
Air Canada and other airlines on a reciprocal, bi-lateral basis. ZED
agreements
are on a space available status
Eligible active AC ,AC Jazz and ZIP employees and retirees have the ability to
purchase tickets for travel on other airlines (OAL) with which Air Canada has a
ZED agreements.
You now have the ability to create an open space ticketing PNR, obtain a price
(ZED fare) and generate ticket issuance to travel for personal reasons on
another
airline (OAL)
Note: Airlines with which AC has an ‘ID’ agreement are not included in this
program
Eligibility
Eligibility is dependent upon accordance with each bi-lateral
concurrence
Eligible employees, retirees and their eligible spouse and
dependents are eligible for unlimited ZED fares in
accordance
with each bi-lateral concurrence.
Parents are eligible for unlimited ZH fares on some carriers.
Partners: Active employees/retirees have an allotment of 8 partner
passes
eligible for travel on the following Star Alliance carriers only.
Employee must accompany the partner on all flight segments.
A maximum of 2 partners traveling with the employee are permitted
Participating Star Alliance carriers
OS Austrian Airline includes Lauda Air (NG) / Tyrolean Airways (VO)
LH Lufthansa Airlines
SK Scandinavian Airlines
UA United Airlines
RG Varig
Fares
Official ZED Fares are based on US$ amounts; however, tickets must be issued
in local currency.
Official ZED Rates (US$)
Mileage "Zone" ZL ZM ZH
1 - 450 1 13 19 25
451 750 2 16 25 36
751 - 1600 3 21 30 44
1601 - 3200 4 32 43 68
3201 - 4080 5 37 50 89
4081 - 5000 6 41 59 105
5001 - 6100 7 49 63 113
6101 - 9000 8 57 70 126
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. Another deal!
Drive away and save with National Car Rental®
Thanks to the Aeroplan partnership, National Car Rental is offering active and
retired Air Canada employees a special deal until December 31, 2004—up to 20%
off the cost of a car rental. If your travel plans require a car rental,
National is well-equipped to serve you with over 3,000 locations throughout
Canada, the U.S., Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa and
Australia. You can reserve a car on-line at www.nationalcar.com or call 1 (800)
CAR-RENT® (1 (800) 227-7368)—remember to request Contract I.D. 6600425 at time
of reservation. You’ll be asked to present your ID/travel card at time of
rental.
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. Remember when!
• Trans-Canada Air Lines offered its first passenger
service from Vancouver, B.C. to Seattle,
Washington in 1937. A round-trip ticket cost
$14.20.
• On April 1, 1939, Canadians venturing to cross
the country by aeroplane from Montreal and
Toronto to Vancouver had to put up with stopovers
in Ottawa, North Bay, Kapuskasing, Winnipeg,
Regina, Lethbridge, and Edmonton.
• In 1990, Air Canada was the first airline to ban
smoking on transatlantic flights, with exceptions for
four flights per week between London and
Singapore.
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. Visiting Vancouver Island?
If you are here during early August, the British Columbia Aviation Museum
is located at Victoria Airport. This is an excellent museum and restoration
centre, dedicated to the preservation of aircraft and aviation artifacts.
Located at 1910 Norseman Road at the airport.
On Saturday August 7th they have there annual Open House from 9:00 to 16:00
and will include the roll out of a restored WWII Avro Anson, which took 8 years
of effort.
Check out the web site www.bcam.net
As mentioned in NetLetter 840, the museum has received confirmation that the
CAF Flying Fortress "Sentimental Journey" (B-17G) will be at the Aviation
Museum through the weekend of August 6 to 9, 2004. Our open house is on August
7, so this should make for a very
exciting time.
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. Help!
Paule Pulling Sims in Halifax would like to know if anyone has any
suggested as to where to go and stay in Mexico over the Christmas holidays.
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. Terry's travel tips.
Deals from Caesar Hotels Airways Vacations -
Hawaii with confirmed air
Buy One Fly Two!
6 Days/ 5 Nights Waikiki from $504* first traveler
HURRY, DATES WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY!
One traveler pays advertised price, the second traveler pays only for hotel
accommodations.
Travel between August 25 and September 30 on a Wednesday or Thursday and Save!
Round trip confirmed air from Los Angeles to Honolulu, 5 nights hotel
accommodations, hotel taxes and airport/hotel/airport transfers. Airline taxes
are additional.
Mazatlan with confirmed air from $362*
5 Days/ 4 Nights
Round trip confirmed air from Los Angeles, 4 nights hotel accommodations at the
Ed Cid Granada Country Club Resort, airport/hotel/airport transfers Travel from
8/25/04 - 9/30/04
*price per person, airline taxes are additional
Puerto Vallarta with confirmed air from $395*
5 Days/ 4 Nights
Round trip confirmed air from Los Angeles, 4 nights hotel accommodations at the
Villa del Palmer Beach Resort & Spa, airport/hotel/airport transfers Travel
from 7/30 - 10/15/04 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday *price per person, airline
taxes are additional
Los Cabos with confirmed air from $419*
5 Days/ 4 Nights
Round trip confirmed air from Los Angeles, 4 nights hotel accommodations at the
Costa Real Cabo Resort & Suite, airport/hotel/airport transfers Travel from
08/26/04 - 9/30/04
*price per person, airline taxes are additional
800 422 3727 Call today!
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NEW RESORTS - INTERLINE SAVINGS IN THE SUN By InterliningPlus
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WINDJAMMER LANDING VILLA BEACH RESORT
St. Lucia
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach and Hotel, St. Lucia, offers an exotic Caribbean
vacation for families, honeymooners and couples traveling together.
Villas feature large living rooms and kitchen, private terrace with dining
area, spacious bedrooms with ensuite. For groups of adult vacationers, the
larger villas are unequaled..
Pricing on this fabulous resort is by the room. Many of the rooms hold multiple
people up to 6 adults.
to Dec 20:
Oceanview - 3 Night Min. $345 USD (2 Adults)
Add-On Nights: $115 USD/room /night
1 Bedroom Villa (no pool) - 3 Night Min. $510 USD
Add-On Nights: $170 USD /room /night (2 adults)
1 Bedroom Villa (plunge pool) - 3 Night Min. $858 USD
Add-On Nights: $286 USD /room /night (2 adults)
2 Bedroom Villa (plunge pool) - 3 Night Min. $1032 USD
Add-On Nights: $344 USD /room /night (4 adults)
3 Bedroom Villa (plunge pool) - 3 Night Min. $1545 USD
Add-On Nights: $515 USD /room /night ( 6 adults)
VISIT THE WINDJAMMER WEBSITE - http://www.windjammer-landing.com
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CARIBBEAN ALL-INCLUSIVES
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SuperClubs - Breezes Montego Bay
Montego Bay, Jamaica
This great adults-only club is a newly renovated 4 star resort with an
especially attractive price. Close to Golf Courses, it has 2 swimming pools,
whirlpool, lots of fitness activities, tennis courts and a Fitness Centre.
Terrific Beach.
Jul 1 - Dec 23:
Super Select
3 Night Minimum $309 USD, Add-On Nights: $103 USD
Standard Room
3 Night Minimum $345 USD, Add-On Nights: $115 USD
Deluxe Room
3 Night Minimum $390 USD, Add-On Nights: $130 USD
Barbados Beach Club
Bridgetown, Barbados
Located just 5.6 miles from the Airport and a similar distance from the capital
city of Bridgetown, the Barbados Beach Club offers fabulous conveience,
entertainment and ocean sports. Cosy up to the poolside restaurant and bar or
enjoy the cuisine of the Sea Rocks Restaurant
Until - Dec 15:
Superior Double
3 Night Minimum $276 USD, Add-On Nights: $92 USD
Deluxe Double
3 Night Minimum $291 USD, Add-On Nights: $97 USD
Super Deluxe Double
3 Night Minimum $312 USD, Add-On Nights: $104 USD
Breezes Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Breezes Puerto Plata Resort Spa & Casino is set amidst a lush landscape, the
rooms will charm you with their Caribbean flair. Relax by the stunning pools,
let your every wish be catered to. Watersports fans will find the fabulous
beach and crystal-clear water irresistible. Indulge in exquisite international
cuisine, and leave your evenings free for those unforgettable Caribbean nights.
Jul 15 - Aug 24 - 3 Night Min $255 USD, Add-On Nights: $85 USD
Aug 25 - Oct 31 - 3 Night Minimum $225 USD, Add-On Nights: $75 USD
Blue Bay Getaway and Spa
Cancun, Mexico
Located in the heart of the hotel zone, this property sports a multimillion
dollar renovation with new restaurants, bars, swimming pools and rooms.
Jul 1 - Aug 15:
3 Night Minimum $258 USD, Add-On Nights: $86 USD
Aug 16 - Dec 23:
3 Night Minimum $216 USD, Add-On Nights: $72 USD
Breezes Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas
Breezes is the first and only Super-Inclusive resort in The Bahamas. This
beautiful resort is situated on a quiet stretch of the best beach in Nassau:
the powder-white sands of Cable Beach. Only ten minutes from the airport,
you'll feel as if you've entered a whole new world. Beside the crystal clear
waters, you can listen to the gentle call of the sea birds soaring above the
ocean, and feel your worries drift away with the tide. At night, a short stroll
along the beach takes you to the excitement of Nassau's glittering casino
Jul 1 - Dec 23 - 3 Night Minimum $444 USD, Add-On Nights: $148 USD
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LAND TOURS
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The Majestic Inca Empire
7 Day Tour - Lima return
Explore the land of the Inca. You will tour Lima, fly on domestic air to Cuzco
to visit this city of the God's. Here you will visit the Sacsayhuaman fortress,
Puca Pucera and the amphitheater of Kenko and the Ollantaytambo fortress. Tour
includes train and bus transportation to Machu Picchu
Jul 31, Aug 14, 28, Sep 11, 25, Oct 9: $779 USD, Domestic Airfare : $229 USD
7 Day Tour (3 day land + 4 day cruise)
Tour colonial and modern Quito, drive along the Avenue of the Volcanos and view
Cotpaxi Volcano. Board a flight to Baltra where your deluxe 90 passenger ship
will take you to the Galapagos to see iguanas, penquins, marine tortoises and
white tipped sharks.
Jul 30, Aug 6, Oct 15, 29, Nov 5: $1169 USD, Domestic Airfare: $335 USD
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BANGKOK & BALI PACKAGES
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Bangkok 4 Night - 4 Star Hotel Package
Bangkok, Thailand
This great 4 night package includes accommodation at Rembrandt Hotel or
similar, City and Temple Tour, Floating Market and Rose Garden Tour and a free
day. Breakfast is included daily.
4 Night Package: $292 USD per person
All Rates based on double-occupancy
Bali 5 Night Package Tour
Bali, Indonesia
You have the option of staying in 3, 4 or 5 Star accommodations (Balihai Resort
in picture). Included are Airport Transfers, 5 nights hotel accommodation,
daily breakfast and a full day of sightseeing tours.
3 Star - Wina Cottage: $175 USD per person
4 Star - Balihai Resort: $255 USD per person
5 Star - Grand Mirage: $292 USD per person
All Rates based on double-occupancy
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Fax: 604-606-1720
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 6 AM - 6 PM PST
Saturday: 8 AM - 4 PM PST
All rates are per person based on double occupancy - Port charges are included
taxes are additional, except when specified.
All Interline fares are at the discretion of the particular supplier and
Interlining Plus reserves the right to secure and\or obtain alternatives to the
above fares offered where conditions warrant.
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