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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 615 Aug 21st, 2001, We first Published in October 1995
Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker
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. Need to know.
Employee Travel inform us that they are still negotiating with FedEx for a
discount, we shall inform you if and when this happens.
In NetLetter nr 606 July 26th we printed this from Employee Communications
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Setting the record straight Air Canada employees don't receive an annual
free trip pass.
We can't establish how, when, or where this story began, and we want to put
an end to its perpetual motion. Active and retired Air Canada employees
don't receive an annual trip pass with service charges waived as part of
their pass allotment. (Employee Communications)
Lo and behold we find this statement dated Aug 1st -
: Management does not have to pay service charges for personal travel from
September 1, 2001 - September 1, 2002 because of the salary reduction. Does
this include taxes? Does it include my new C1 priority?
A: This question has to be answered in two parts. Taxes: In some cases taxes
will no longer apply, but there will be exceptions. For travel in Canada, there
will be no GST, QST or HST (except on AIFs). However, some countries will
charge taxes and these must be paid by the employee (e.g., for transborder
travel the U.S. Immigration Fee will apply). More information on affected taxes
will be available in the coming weeks. C1/J10 priority: We do not plan to
include the waiving of service charges on this new priority since it is a
four-month type trial.
(We suppose the denial statement is right in part, the message reads
".... Setting the record straight Air Canada employees don't receive an annual
free trip pass." the word "an" implies one. Also "Active and retired Air Canada
employees don't receive an annual trip pass with service charges waived as part
of
their pass allotment." - only the active employees NOT retirees. - eds)
Travelling with an infant? Here is some information for you from Employee
Travel -
If the infant is travelling on a (T421) pass there is a box for
North-American travel.
For international travel, a separate employee ticket is required for the
infant where
the box for infant would be ticked and the birthdate completed in the
appropriate section.
If the infant does not occupy a seat, a refund of the service charge is
applicable.
FOR T421 INFANT - NO PROOF IS NECESSARY AS THE INFANT WILL NOT BE
CHARGED UNLESS THERE IS A SEAT NUMBER ON THE INFANT'S FLIGHT COUPON
WRITTEN IN BY THE CHECK-IN AGENT.
A ticket is required for the infant on international flights only.
On the T423 Partner/Parent pass, there is no such procedure as to "tick"
infant. Each partner requires a partner ticket, regardless of age.
If the infant does not occupy a seat and if the infant is the travelling
partner's own infant,
the service charge will be refunded on request.
2 YEARS OF AGE IS THE LIMITATION. THE PARTNER ALLOTMENT WILL BE
REINSTATED.
A LETTER FROM THE EMPLOYEE EXPLAINING THE REFUND REQUEST AND REINSTATEMENT OF
THE PARTNER TICKET ALONG WITH COPY OF PENSION
STATEMENT INDICATING THE DEDUCTION MADE AND BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF
THE INFANT IS REQUIRED.
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. News from the CAIRE Chapters.
Vancouver Island and Gulf Island Chapter -
A total of 33 happy hackers descended upon the Arrowsmith Golf & Country
Club
at Qualicum Beach, BC on Wednesday Aug 15th to tear up the course with some
elegant stroke play during the Annual CAIRE golf tournament.
Those who made the cut were, from CAIRE -
Dave Watson, David North, Terry Charles, Ilene Brown, Shirley Wiiliams,
Pat Besier,
Dick Spratt, Bob Hill, Pat Tisdall, Sherri Tisdall, Janet Dunn, Pat
Watson, Tony Dunn,
Dave Sheppard, Art McCarrville, Frank Porta, Bob Phillips, Ian Brown, Nan
Phillips,
Rosemary Spratt, Ernie Roger, Ed Galbraith and Bill Wood.
From Air Canada Pionairs, we had -
Fred Miller, June Walker, Bob Walker, Arlene McCulloch, Saville Hambleton,
Cec McCulloch, Bobbie Miller, Barbara Hambleton, Terry Baker and Sheila
Snow.
So we had 20 guys emulating Tiger Woods and 13 Lori Kane wanabees!
At Noon in normal Vancouver Island summer weather, we teed off.
And the winners are -
Low Gross -- Men --Bob Phillips (67)
- Ladies --Rosemary Spratt (81)
Low Net --Bob Phillips (60)
Fewest Putts -Frank Porta (31)
Closest to Pin - #4 TERRYBAKER
- #14 Dave North
Longest Drive #18 --Men ---Dave Sheppard (a Long way)
Ladies ---Rosemary Spratt (even longer!)
Highest Score --- Barbara Hambleton
(Barbara's score is covered by the official
secrets act.)
The management of Arrowsmith Golg & Country Clud will endeaver to have
the course
back to its immaculate state in readiness for next years Tournament
scheduled for
Wednesday August 14th 2002 at 11.00 at Arrowsmith.
(We thank Bill Wood for all the organisation involved - a great time was
had by all)
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. From the YYZNEWS issued by Brian Dunn -
The last new A330-300 was delivered to Montreal today as flight AC7059 from
Toulouse. FIN938 C-GHLM arrived at approximately 1130hrs August 17th.
China Southern Airlines announced its intentions to acquire 20 Boeing 737-800
jetliners and two 747-400 freighter aircraft by entering into finance leases
with third parties
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. Remember when?
A continuation of the Royal visit during June 1973 -
On June 30th, the Royal entourage left Toronto for Charlottetown.
The equipment selected was planned as Douglas DC-9 fin 762 CF-TOO.
Commanded by Captain D.J.Lowry
1st Officer Captain A.S.C.Bush
Most of the cabin crew from the DC-8 were assigned.
Planned departure was 16:50 EDT and arrival at 19:45 ADT.
T. Schweinberger, Ramp Service Supervisor supervised the operation.
On arrival at Charlottetown, C.R.Copeland Manager Aircraft Services,
J.Watson Senior
Systems Spec. were assigned.
For the Royal tour in Thunder Bay on July 3rd, Canadian Pacific provided the
equipment,
planned was a Boeing B727. The press followed in a Transair aircraft.
Two hours later, the Royal's left in the same CP aircraft for Regina.
From Regina to Calgary on July 5th, the Douglas DC-8 of Air Canada fin nr
808 took over
the duties arriving at Calgary at 11:50 MDT.
At 22:55 that evening, the Royals departed Canada for Heathrow, arriving at
14:40 the
next day, on DC-8 fin 808.
(If any reader has any memories of the event which they wish to share, they
would be
most welcome - eds)
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. Terry's travel tips.
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Contact Hana Buryova at
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information.
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. Smilies.
More from From: Vern Swerdfeger
Subject: Strange Laws...
No flyer may wear a pair of pants with hip pockets while flying.
--Guyman, OK
Gargling is prohibited while flying. --Hackberry, Arizona
Loud burping while walking around the airport is prohibited.
--Halstead, Kansas
It is against the law to sneeze in an airplane. --Lynch Heights,
Delaware
No flying instructor "can place his arm around a woman without a good
and lawful reason" (while flying). --Rock Springs, WY
Juggling in front of an airplane is illegal. --Wellsboro, PA
Roosters may crow, only if it is done at least 300 feet from the
airport. --Stugis, Michigan
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