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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 589 May 26th, 2001, We first Published in October 1995
Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker
To get in touch with either editor/pilot our email address is
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. Need to know.
Departure tax increase in U.K.
Across Atlantic, and if you fly long haul from the UK to outside the
European Community:
First/Business class across Atlantic is GBP40.00
Economy GBP20.00
If you travel within the ECA and fly UK domestic flights:
Business GBP10.00
Economy GBP5.00
To set your minds at rest re upgrades - if you are fortunate!!!!
Industry travel advises -
If one is booked or registered in J cabin, the LHR tax increase will apply.
It will not apply to those who travel on a C priority and get upgraded at the gate.
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MICROSOFT UNVEILS FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2002:
"Flight Simulator 2002" has a
few new buzzers and bells that will thrill the aviator as well as the
computer nerd. The new release, scheduled to be available this fall,
features several new aircraft, including the Cessna Caravan on floats,
the Boeing 747-400 and the Cessna 172SP Skyhawk. Controllers got you
rattled? Practice your communication skills with the interactive air
traffic control system. Happy simulating...
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Star Alliance News:
SAS to acquire it's competitor, Braathens.
As reported in the Aviation Daily, with SAS's move to acquire it's Norwegian
rival Braathens, the European airline industry is moving toward even more consolidation.
As the deal would effectively give SAS a virtual monopoly on Norwegian domestic routes,
it is subject to approval by the Norwegian and possibly European antitrust authorities.
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. From the YYZNEWS issued by Brian Dunn -
Air Canada will be painting eight different airline logos from the combined "past"
of Air Canada and Canadian Airlines on eight different A320s between now and the
end of June. That would be one logo per aircraft.
They are the logos of Trans Canada Airlines, Nordair, EPA, Wardair, Transair,
PWA, CPA, and Canadian Airlines Intl.
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The Air Canada centre in Toronto is offering a FREE family skate day on
Monday, June 21, for all active and retired Air Canada employee's and their
families.
The centre will be open from 10:30 - 19:30 hrs
Skating will be allowed from 11:00 - 18:00 hrs.
Tours of the centre will be available from 12:00 - 18:00 hrs.
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. News from the Pionair districts.
From the Montreal Pionairs
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AC Pionairs System Golf Tournament @ Golf Dorval QC . July 10th & 11th -
$120. inc. 2 games of golf , steak dinner, prizes and snacks at Travelodge Hotel
on the 10th.
Recommend Hotel Travelodge in Dorval 1-800-578-7878 or
e mail:
Double occupancy $80.75 or $97.75 for Deluxe room + tax.
For info contact John Rodger @ (514) 696-2964
Ben Vezina @ (514)630-9213
Check the Pionair web site where we have the forms and info there.
The tournament is open to all retirees, friends and family.
Thanks John Rodger
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. Pionair AGM - Calgary -
Sheila Moscoe sent us this report of Pionairs AGM
"I just came back from the Pionairs AGM in YYC. It was great!
Since I'm relatively a new retiree, it was amazing how many people I knew
and how many new people I met!
It was also a pleasure to meet former members of C.A.I.R.E. who were
introduced to all of us.
The Business Meetings were extremely informative and important.
Next years meeting will be in Halifax.
The dinner/dance and banquet were well served by the Westin Hospitality
Staff and the food presentation was very appetizing. The swing band had
everyone up on the dance floor!
I hope that the new retirees will join the Pionairs Organization and help
support us.
So, if you're reading this Netletter now and are not a Pionair, please sign
up. It's only $7.50 a year. Well worth the investment.
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. Terry's travel tips.
Dargal has these offerings -
Some very Hot Deals for balconies on Carnival's
beautiful NEW Spirit! Just imagine watching breathtaking scenery pass by
from your own private balcony. Don't wait long, there is limited
availability and these are going fast! Call DARGAL today!
*** ALASKA ~ NORTHBOUND ***
July 4 & 17, August 1, 15 & 29 ~ 7 Nights
ITINERARY: Vancouver, B.C.; Cruise Inside Passage; Ketchikan, Alaska; Cruise
Endicott Arm Fjord; Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Cruise Lynn Canal;
Sitka, Alaska; Cruise Prince William Sound; Cruise College Fjord; Anchorage
(Seward), Alaska
Balcony staterooms starting from only $799 including port charges!
*** ALASKA ~ SOUTHBOUND ***
June 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22, September 5 ~ 7 Nights
ITINERARY: Anchorage (Seward), Alaska; Cruise Prince William Sound; Cruise
College Fjord; Valdez, Alaska; Cruise Hubbard Glacier/Yakutat Bay; Juneau,
Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Cruise Lynn Canal; Ketchikan, Alaska; Cruise Inside
Passage; Vancouver, B.C.
Balcony staterooms starting from only $698 including port charges!
Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars per person (based on
double occupancy) and are subject to change, availability
and eligibility. PORT CHARGES ARE INCLUDED. Government taxes/fees
are additional. Offers apply to new bookings only, are capacity
controlled and may be withdrawn without notice.
For more information on these and other specials, contact us at:
DARGAL Interline 1-800-690-3223 (North America)
International 01-250-861-3223
Fax (250) 861-3283
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. Smilies.
From the Customer Comments file - Airline anonymous!
"The passenger rang to report he had taken a sandwich home with him off
the above flight as he wasn't hungry at the time. He just got it out of his
bag yesterday(!!) & noticed it just contained one thin slice of lettuce
& nothing else."
"When I travel in business class I expect a pleasant flight, no to be
surrounded by children running wild in the alley. I was subjected to a
food fight, up to six children between two & five years doing kung-fu and
climbing over seats ... are you running a creche or an airline - I even saw
a nappy being changed twice, complete with smell."
"This time the nightmare was worse.... a ruined birthday and a girfriend who
hasn't spoken to me since!
Q. What's the difference between an angry girlfriend and a terrorist?
A. At least you can negotiate with a terrorist."
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