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Aviation Memorabilia Newsletter Since 1995

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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)



Number 623 Sept 26th, 2001,  We first Published in October 1995


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




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Our deepest sympathy goes out to those who suffered the loss of family or
friends following the tragic incidents in America.



. Need to know.
From the eMailNews issued by Duane Frerichs of RAPCAN -
Subject: Inappropriate Pass Charges
Hi All!.. YWG Accounting tells me they are getting thousands of
erroneous pass charges being charged to people. The girl processing the
refunds says she'd never get any refunds out to people if she had to
take time to take the information over the phone. So, rather than
phoning to tell them about it, it is better to Fax them a copy of your
Air Canada pay Statement, and clearly mark the erroneous charge(s) with
something equivalent to (for example) "Boston Travel Not Mine" and send
it off! ( Or if you worried about privacy, send it back to them by
'snail mail', and let the Post Office lose your letter!) It'll save you
a phone charge and you'll only pay for the fax. However don't hold your
breath waiting for the refund, the back-log takes at least a month.
Incredible isn't it?, The problem may be solved sometime in 2002! The
Fax Number is 1-204-941-2939. good luck! I Fax'd mine off today Sept.
25, and I'll let you know how long it will take.
Glen Cawker <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>


Eric van der Holt sends this information as a result of his recent
experience travelling from the UK -
I have read your latest Netletter with the latest on con travel. You may want
to add that we were told that baggage will not be checked beyond the point of
confirmed travel. Thus standby psgrs will have their baggage checked to the
next point only. It will then have to be picked up from the baggage claim area
and re-checked on the next flight. In our case, coming back from GLA, this
meant claiming and re-checking our bags at YYZ and again at YVR. This involved
an awful lot of leg work and standby psgrs should make allowance for the extra
time required between flights. FYI, a special standby counter has been set-up
at YYZ T2 which is located by Tim Horton's at the far end of the Terminal. All
domestic standby psgrs must check in there. Also FYI, all the gate numbers have


been changed.
Regards,  Eric


The following question was put to Employee Travel regarding using the
kiosks to book in -
One can use their Air Canada ID card or a credit card with a magnetic
stripe.
I assume that  the credit card MUST have the same name as that which would
appear on           the PNR  and CHIP. ie if it is Bill Bloggs on the Air
Canada ID & CHIP, then a credit
card with William Bloggs would not connect? Or would it?
Employee Travel responded -
The Kiosk will not be able to associate Bill  as the nickname for William
nor Bob
for Robert.
The kiosk will search for you and your partners based on your employee
number when
using your AC ID card. It does not use your name.
If you use your credit card then the kiosk will search based on your last name.
If
there is more than one with the same surname, then it will ask for your record
locator.
The following dialogue is supplied by a member of Employee Travel -
Quote 
I checked at the Kiosk in Toronto last Sunday.  My partner was with me.
Before she even tried to use her own credit card, when I used my card,
the
names of all 3 passengers appeared on the screen, mine, my spouse's
and my partner's.  Because the flight was wide open, I was asked to
select the
passengers travelling.  I selected all and all three boarding cards were
issued with C2
priority.
That was my first experience at checking in through the Kiosk with a
partner.  My partner did not have to check in separately.  It was
amazing!
Unquote.


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. May Day.
From: Herb Noble <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
Subject: Maui
We were paid up and booked to go to Maui
Oct 20 returning Nov 10, it is a one bedroom condo in Kihei. My wife is
refusing to get on an airplane to anywhere, and cancellation insurance only
cover medical reasons, so I am out $1700+ dollars if I can't rent it out, I
have been offering it to my Air Canada friends here in Calgary.. at $70.00
CAD funds per night including taxes.. if you are talking to anyone on the
island who might be interested they can email me, or call 403 601 6202
Take care,
stop to smell the flowers
Herb

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. Bill Willow sends us this information -
The following recently appeared in the "CARP FiftyPlus" magazine.
"ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR NEW U.K. BENEFITS?"
If you're a widower receiving state benefits from the U.K. you'll be
able to claim Widowed Parent's Allowance. Previously, only working-age
women could claim this benefit.
In addition, there's now a one-time tax-free bereavement payment for
eligible widows and widowers, as well as a bereavement allowance, which
replaces the Widow's Pension.
Also, new rules to be implemented in October 2002 reduce the entitlement
from State Earnings Related Pension (SERPs) that can be inherited from
your husband or wife. Proposed changes will result in additional state
pensions for low and moderate earners, caregivers and people with
long-term illness or disability.
A publication dealing with these changes, " New Bereavement Benefits",
is available at the U.K. Department of Social Services website at
www.dss.gov.uk
Thought the foregoing may be of interest to Pionairs that may have
worked/resided in the U.K. at one time or another.
Cheers - Bill


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. Vesta spotted these items recently, despite flying the NetLetter
single-handed! -
CONCORDE FLYING AGAIN, WITH PASSENGERS
For the first time in more than a year, Air France has flown one of its
Concorde jets with passengers on board.
Wednesday, September 19, 2001
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SPACE WALKER HADFIELD TO BE HONOURED
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield will receive the Meritorious Service
Cross.
Wednesday, September 19, 2001


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. From the YYZNEWS issued by Brian Dunn -
The amalgamation of Air Canada's regional carriers has been delayed,
with the company blaming the poor economy and labour troubles.
The five regionals were to be combined and given a splashy relaunch -
possibly under the name Air Canada Tango - on Sept. 24, but now the
rebranding will not occur until early next year.
"Given the current economic climate, it's not wise to make the
investment required to launch the brand effectively and to provide our
new airline with the launch it deserves," Joe Randell, president of
the carrier, told employees in a message yesterday.
"I know this deferral of the brand launch will be disappointing news.
The launch was a bright light during a difficult time." Air Canada's
regionals include Air Nova, Air Alliance, Air Ontario, Air BC and
Canadian Regional Airlines.
They employ 5,000 people and account for about 10% of the company's
revenue but they are not believed to be profitable, although results
are not broken out seperately.


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. From "Parts & Pieces" issued by  Frank Pedder Purchasing, Logistics &
Supply YUL -
At the conclusion of a very successful Golf Tourney, the
“Rescue Me” Golf Club, and for Lefties only we had a little raffle for an
Arnold
Palmer Titanium Driver, with all proceeds going to “Dreams Take Flight” the
raffle
raised $600.00. Along with the raffle we auctioned off an Odessey Putter that
went
for a final bid of $110.00. So in total we were able to hand over to Nick
Papathedorakos $710.00 for “Dreams Take Flight”
Thanks again for a great day of golf and camaraderie, we look forward to
seeing you all next year on August 24, 2002 so mark your calendars now.


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. Another story sent to us by Edward (Ted) Tierney in Belfast -
c 1956. Occasion, the unfortunate
onset of polio, in Canada. Circumstance. The arrival at Dorval of an Air
France cargo Constellation loaded exclusively with live caged monkeys from
Africa intended to provide some immunisation from polio. Open mesh cages
piled one above another, so you may guess the atrocious consequences with a
proportion of the animals extremely sick or dead. During the oceanic flight
the cockpit at least had some supply of fresh air. But on engine shutdown
the foul air filled the entire ship. Three of us, lucky guys of crew 31,
were detailed to provide ground towage from the ramp to the hangar 5 area.
So myself, George Marshall and (Bernie Danis?) were faced with the obvious
dilemma...who was going to ride the brakes in the cockpit?.. So we flipped a
coin and George Marshall "won". However on opening the nearest cocpit/cargo
door he recoiled back and retreated fast. So we held a conference with yours
truly volunteering, but I had a trick up my sleeve. So after getting their
solemn oath not to fool around or delay getting me off I took a deep breath
and ran as fast as I could through the (narrow) aisle. Still holding breath
opened the captains window, stuck my body as a seal against the window frame
with my head in clear air. "Brakes off" and we trundled forwards. No
problem. However it became slightly painful as we were making headway. THen
I noticed the there was a slight headwind favouring me so I eased myself
back from the window, with fresh air incoming, great! So as we progressed
felt totally relaxed and on we sauntered, no bother....But it did not dawn
on me that we were on a gradual turn (wind direction) and all of a sudden
the air from the cabin welled forward past my ears and gee willickers I
jammed up to the window frame only this time really really hard. Made the
guys swear oaths again that all was set for my quick getaway. How the
"baggage" handlers made out later I can only imagine. All being a humourous
incident in comparison to what some befell some Canadians during that
terrible time. .......
Sincerely Ted Tierney.


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. Murray Wadden sent us this -
Subject: Re: [The NetLetter] NetLetter nr 622 - The NetLetter


I can not tell you how much I have enjoyed the various pieces of information
rec'd
over the last number of months via THE NET LETTER.
The Gander message and Delta Airlines caused me to print it and take it to
local coffee
hangouts just to boast of the kindness of my Newfie ancestors.
Back in 1983 when we had the Cincinatti incident I was the Manager in Waiting
for AC YQX,
Val Dunn, who still minds every body,s business but his own, maintained an open
line from YQX to my house in YHZ.
Together , we did what had to be done, without a "may I", and enlisted EPA
Personnel to help
us deliver the bad news , to the families affected by our disaster.
Small town Canada may critize your deviant behavior, your different social
norms, however
when the chips are down sit back and watch them roll out the Mat of Human
Kindness!
Oh yes; I cried when I left Gander-Today I , like so many inconvenienced
passengers,
raise a glass in their HONOR!---Murray
e wadden <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>

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. From Employee Communications -
Air Canada hosts international table tennis tournament, a first for North
America. From October 1-4, the Air Canada Table Tennis Club will host the 22nd
Wings of Friendship Inter-Airlines Table Tennis tournament at the Bridgeport
Sports Club in Richmond, B.C. To raise funds to support this event, Ricky
Choh?s
famous dragon t-shirts by are available for $18.00. Buy yours today from 10:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside the hangar Cafeteria or the Ops Centre 3rd floor
cafeteria in YVR. To buy one after the sale, call Priscilla at (604) 274-2100.
All employees, friends and family are welcome to cheer on our team at the
Bridgeport Sports Club. For more information contact Mark Glowacki at (604)
276-4864 or Shirley Yap at (604) 270-5675.


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. Terry's travel tips.
Capt. Les Hare sent us this information -
Greetings from the East !
I think our readers may be interested in this contact for car rentals -
Andre Burtaire
European Cars Service - Toronto
416 - 366 - 2413
www.european-cars.net
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I met him on one of our flights to London a few years ago , have used
his services and was very happy with his product .
Worthwhile checking with him when you plan to go to Europe , England , etc.
in my opinion.
Cheers !
Capt. Les Hare [ Retired ]
YYZ Flt. Ops.



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