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Subject: [The NetLetter] NetLetter nr 776 Jul 01/03 - The NetLetter
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2003 10:12:13 -0700
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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)

Number 776 July 1st.,  2003. We first published in October 1995.
Circulation: 2700+


Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson   -      Co-pilot  - Terry Baker


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. Need to know.
ATTENTION: HORIZON SUBSCRIBERS
As Air Canada ceased printing the Horizons effective May 1/03 a decision was
made by Air Canada to produce a bi-monthly paper now called the 'New Horizons',
that would be available only on the AC Horizons web site. As a result of this
decision, I was asked by Fraser O'Shaughnessy, President of the Air Canada
Pionairs, to work with Harling Marketing Inc., responsible for the distribution
of the Horizons, to come up with a way to get this new issue out to all
subscribers. Harling has indicated that the cost of handling & processing the
return of funds to those who have subscribed would be too costly and therefore
have come forward with a solution for the upcoming year ending April/2004.
Their suggestion would be to have eight mailings per year. In each mailing the
member would to receive 3 issues of the 'New Horizons' (e.g. May 15th; May
31st; & June 15th delivered a week later.
Harling currently has 3,700 subscribers of Horizons and in order to break
even using the abovementioned proposal they would require an additional 800
subscriptions. To help Harling get additional funds, it was suggested that we
ask former advertisers of the original Horizons if they would like to continue
placing their adds in each mailing. By doing so it would allow Harling to break
even as well as maintain the annual subscription of $10.
Thanks for your understanding,
John Rodger
President Elect
AC Pionairs

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. Guess who!
On the Investing page of the 'National' newspaper for Tuesday June 24th is a
photograph of Kevin Benson (remember?) with an unbelievable caption of ' Kevin
Benson, CEO of Lailaw International Inc., led the company out of bankruptcy
yesterday'

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. In NetLetter nr 775, Lucien Guillaume made an enquiry about landing gears -

This research was developed a long time ago.
You make a very gentle touchdown . This uses the "ground cushion effect" to
spin
the wheels up before there is actual surface contact.
Gloud Blaikie
Retired Pilot
#095033

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. Found on the internet.
British Airways and Connexion by Boeing, a business unit of The Boeing
Company (NYSE: BA), announced that the recent successful introduction of
in-flight Internet connectivity effectively demonstrated the power of broadband
and met all established objectives for passenger usage.

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. News from the Pionair districts.
From the monthly newsletter of the U.K. Pionairs -
LHR  Baggage  “Unit”  Retirees:

Last month saw a few of our Baggage people retiring after many years of
service.   Around 100 former and current colleagues met up for an evening at
the British Legion Hall, Sipson.   Some of these colleagues were there in the
very early days when the Baggage Unit started and helped to build it up to a
very high standard, and known throughout the system.   Retiring with long
service last month were Steve Hodder, Owen David, Eugene Green, Albert Thurwood
and George Cover, not all of whom could make the evening.   Earlier retirees
who were there included John Wood, Nigel Parsons and Barry Stride, all of them
making a great contribution to the success of the Baggage Handling section. 
How often did you have to wait a long time for your baggage, and on arrival in
the Customs Hall to be met by a smiling Baggage agent advising you that your
baggage was not on the flight and had gone to London, Ontario?    You didn’t,
did you?!!    Back-up from the Ramp staff and Management all helped to maintain
our high standards.   Well done, chaps!

From the Ontario Pionairs -
CRUISE  "THE  1000  ISLANDS"  IN EASTERN ONTARIO
Date: July 30, 2003
Location :   Kingston Cruise 1000 Islands 
Hot lunch and entertainment.
Cost is $37.50 per person or $75.00 couple.
Please send payment to:   Mr. M.H. Smith, 586 Flint Ave., Kingston, Ont.K7M
8R4  -- Phone (613) 389 - 9928.   --  (  Better  Phone  at this Stage )
Reserve  Now --  Come out and meet your fellow  Pionairs and Friends.

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. Terry's travel tips.
Sheraton offers special summer rates. From June 1 to Oct. 1, 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 1-800-958-5551 or 1-954-467-1111. For
more information, you can also visit their websites at www.sheratonclipper.com
and www.sheratontrader.com.

Here are some deals from Interlining Plus -
OCCIDENTAL ALLEGRO RESORT SUMMER DEALS
Mexico
Occidental Grand Cozumel-$98us/Children free
Occidental Allegro Cozumel-$80us/Children free
Occidental Caribbean Village Cancun-$67us/Children Free
Occidental Grand Nuevo Vallarta-$61us/Children Free
Superior Ocean View-$74us/Children Free
Occidental Grand Flamenco Xcaret-$98us/Children Free
Jr Suite $122us/Children Free
**Special July 13-19-$80us/Children Free**
Dominican Republic
Occidental Grand Flamenco Punta Cana-$65us/Children Free
Occidental Allegro Punta Cana-$55us/Children Free
Occidental Club on the Green-$46us/Children Free
Jr Suite $52us/Children Free
Occidental Allegro Puerto Plata-$55us/Children Free
Dlx-$80us
*minimum 3 nights
*2 children 12 & under free with 2 adults
*rates valid July 1-Aug 31
NEW RESORT-SIRENIS COCOTAL
A five star hotel complex, situated on the east side of the Dominican Republic.
All Inclusive
RATES: $45us per person/per night
$75us-single rate $40us-triple rate $23us-children 2-12
*Minimum 3 nights stay
QUALTON HOTELS AND RESORTS-MEXICO
Qualton Club & Spa Puerto Vallarta-until July 11-$62us
July 12-Aug 17-$68us
Aug 18-Dec 23-$62
Children 6 & under free with 2 adults, 7-12-$38us
CRUISE -
Cruise rates include port charges and are in US dollars.
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Fax: 604-606-1720

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