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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 609 Aug 1st, 2001, We first Published in October 1995
Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker
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. Need to know.
Take advantage of numerous Family Affair sell-offs.
What a great time to travel! The Revenue Management team proposes a number of
Family Affair sell-offs on Domestic and Transborder routes for travel ending
August 30. Some of the city pairs include Whitehorse-Abbotsford;
Toronto/Vancouver-Calgary; Halifax-Vancouver, Edmonton-Los Angeles/San
Francisco; and Toronto to Saskatoon/Newark/Chicago/Boston/Norfolk//LaGuardia.
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. Bill Willows sends us this -
Subject: Retiree James Arrigo
Dear Fellow Pionairs -
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of James (Jim)
Arrigo, Retired Sales Manager, Cleveland, Ohio, this morning (Saturday,
July 25th) at 9:45 a.m. - Funeral arrangements & other details are
unknown other than that he suffered one or more Strokes.
He leaves behind a wife, Phyllis Arrigo, a son (Jim) and daughter
(Theresa). Phyllis's address is 9753 Hazelwood Drive, Strongsville,
Ohio, 44136. Telephone 216-572-2533.
Bill Willows
(James was a reader of our NetLetter and we send our condolences)
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. News from the Air Canada Districts -
From the Central Ontario Newsletter -
Central Ontario District Golf Day
Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2001
Location: Oakville Executive Golf Club 18 holes
4414 4 th Line, RR 4, Milton, ON (see map on page 6.)
Parking Free at the Golf Club and at Fogolars.
Price: $50.00/person golf & dinner, $22.00/ person dinner only &
Relaxation at Fogolars. Bar service at a very reasonable price
Time: Tee off is 10:00 am followed by a four course buffet dinner at 6:00
pm at Fogolars Country Club (see maps on page 6.)
Payment: Use mail-in coupon found on page 5.
Deadline: August 6, 2001
Contact
CALENDAR OF EVENTS --- Mark these dates on your calendar
Old Mill Luncheon & Mystery Theatre Etobicoke, ON September 19 th
Stratford Theatre Matinee/Bus Trip Twelfth Night - Stratford, ON October
11 th
Pionairs Board of Directors Meeting Halifax, NS November 9 th & 10 th
Pionairs System Curling Bonspiel Halifax, NS November 21 st & 22 nd
Central Ontario District Pionair Christmas Luncheon
Wyndham Bristol Place Hotel -- Dixon Road December 9 th , 2001
Pionairs 25 th Annual General Meeting Halifax, NS May 10 th , 11 th , & 12 th
, 2002
Pionairs 7 th Annual Golf Tournament Kleinburg, ON September 11 th & 12 th
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. We received the following question from an ex CAIL employee -
Quote -
Recently I received my regular pension cheque, for the first time ever, it
came from Air Canada Winnipeg. usually it came from Royal Trust Pension
Services Toronto..Can you tell me why ?? What happens to my pension if Air
Canada Goes the way of PWA and Canadian Airlines..also the next day ,I got a
statement saying they are depositing our Aug payment on the first of Aug
instead of the 28th..does this mean we are getting our cheques at the
beginning of the month from now on, I am sure many retirees are interested in
the answer..many thanks
Unquote
The response from Air Canada is -
Air Canada has now taken over the responbility of paying the CAIL
retirement payroll.
An advice will be coming to all retirees shortly to explain all of the
changes. We have changed the payroll to be on the first of the month
of pay ie August pension will be paid on August 1st.
If you have any questions you can contact Margaret Orne in the
Winnipeg Pension office at (204) 941-2553.
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. Remember when?
On November 1st, 1955, a Trans-Canada Air Lines North Star left YUL at
09:30 and
landed in Quebec City at 10:10 on the first leg of an historical journey. 20
minues
later it departed for Saguenay arriving at 11:15. It finally landed at Sept
Isles at 13:45
marking the beginning of service to that city. J.G.(Sam) Samoisette was the
Station Manager at that time.
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. From Don McKay -
From: "Don McKay"
Subject: What is in a name?
Two years ago my wife and I, trailer in tow, left our Ottawa valley home for
Alaska and the
Yukon and many points of interest in between. On leaving Dawson city for Tok in
Alaska
via what is known as "the top of the world highway ", we stopped at the small
town of
Chicken, strange name we thought, with everything in the North there is a
story. Apparently
in the heady days of the goldrush several oldtimers got together to form a new
town, the
general concensus was that the town should be called "Ptarmigan ", nobody could
spell
it hence the name "Chicken ".
I thought you should know.
Cheers, Don McKay
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. John Gallagher sends this -
Fatal Voyage is Kathy Reich fourth book and was released this week. It's
about an airline accident. I'm receiving many phone calls about my name as
her aviation expert. I worked with Kathy for a couple years. The list should
also state the few hundred Air Canada employees of flight dispatch,
training, maintenance, security, cargo, hazmat, sales and many pilots. I
thank all of you. John Gallagher
43° 48' 527" N 79° 52' 864" W
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. We recently received the following comment with regard to the Speech
Recognition system not recognizing the replies -
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We were in Honolulu trying to get on a flight in April so we wanted to
make sure we were listed. We called the Speech Recognition number and followed
all the instructions but every time we answered it could not understand either
of us. We were at a loss to understand why it could not comprehend the word
"two" when asking how many people would be travelling. I mean, how many ways
can you say "two"?
Eventually we gave up and 'phoned Reservations and were helped by a very
co-operative agent.
Unquote.
We put this comment to Industry Travel and the following is their response -
"I have spoken about this with the IT group and the only reason
they can say the "two" would not have been understood was that SR is
very
sensitive and often will not understand if there is background noise.
Normally ECC reports all the problems directly to IT and as far as I
know the process is working."
(Remember, if having a problem, it could be due to background noises (or
clearing your throat
before responding - that will do it - eds))
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Airliner World magazine features extensive article about Air Canada and
employee-based charity, Dreams Take Flight (DTF).
Get to the closest news stand and pick up a copy of the August issue of
Airliner World magazine. The issue includes a detailed article about Air
Canada,
tracing its history from the days of Trans-Canada Air Lines to the present, an
overview of today’s competitive domestic market, and a look at fleet planning.
The reporter, Ken Delve, recognizes and applauds Dreams Take Flight, our
employee-driven labour of love that creates magical memories for special needs
children, as he shares his experience on a recent DTF flight from Toronto to
Disney World in Orlando.
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. Terry's travel tips.
Subject: Cruise Special - Family & Friends
MUST BOOK & PAY BY FRIDAY - Friday, August 3 - ONLY !!!
suggest send booking immediately,
must be paid for in full at time of booking
Premium - 5 star - Holland America
CRUISE SPECIAL FOR FRIENDS ON THEIR OWN
These sailings only:
Nov. 24: 7 nights Eastern Caribbean $395
Dec. 9: 7 nights Eastern Caribbean $395
Jan. 19: 8 nights Eastern Caribbean $510
March 13: 10 nights Panama Canal $916
Feb. 5: 10 nights Mexican Riviera $875
port charges & taxes (additional to above cruise rates):
Caribbean - 5 nights: $99 (including taxes)
Caribbean - 7 nights: $149 (including taxes)
Caribbean - 8 nights: $159 (including taxes)
Caribbean - 10 nights: $169 (including taxes)
Mexico - 10 nights: $169 plus taxes of $172.07
Panama - 10 nights: $129 plus taxes of $77.76
Panama - 15 nights: $189 plus taxes of $235
Usual terms & conditions apply,
including USA funds, per person based upon 2 in a cabin.
information: (204) 889-3885 fax: (204) 889-3885
reservations: (204) 889-3885 & (800) 414-8091
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. Smilie.
Art Kupchanko sends this one -
I Won't Take No For An Answer
A travel agent looked up from his desk to see an older lady and
an older gentleman peering in the shop window at the posters
showing the glamorous destinations around the world.
The agent, have had an exceedingly profitable year, seeing the
dejected couple looking in the window was inspired to a rare feeling
of generosity.
He called them into his shop and said, "I bet that on your pension
you could never hope to have a holiday, so I am sending you off to
a fabulous resort at my expense, and I won't take no for an answer!"
He took them inside and asked his secretary to write two flight
tickets and to book a room in a five star hotel. They, as expected,
gladly accepted, and were on their way.
About a month later the little lady came in to his shop.
"And how did you like your holiday?" the travel agent asked eagerly.
"The flight was exciting and the room was lovely," she said. "I've
come to thank you. But, one thing puzzled me."
"What would that be?" asked the travel agent.
"Who was that old guy I had to share the room with?"
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