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Aviation Memorabilia Newsletter Since 1995

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Since 1995



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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)



Number 638 Nov 25th, 2001,  We first Published in October 1995


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




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. Need to know.
From Employee Travel -
New policies for booking positive space travel.
On November 30, new policies are being  introduced to make positive space
bookings for business and pleasure easier. The most important change is the
reduction of the number of restricted flights. Fewer restrictions mean better
flight options when traveling on AC, Tango, Air Canada Regional and Central
Mountain Air, Calm Air and Air Georgian.


Here are the changes you must keep in mind when arranging for positive space
travel:
Travel can only be booked in H class (economy) or C class (executive) within 21
days of the first flight departure. All other subsequent flights on the same
PNR are not restricted and can be booked anytime.
Flight restrictions for positive space travel have been reduced to only
Rapidair flights. Fewer blackouts mean that there are more choices for positive
space travel.
Rapidair restrictions do not apply to passengers with confirmed connections
between Air Canada and ACR.
Wait-listing in H class is not permitted.
Note: Send your questions regarding the program to Employee Travel at   
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. From the YYZNEWS issued by Brian Dunn -
The Globe & Mail published a story last week, written by a Jan Wong,
bragging about how she smuggled a box cutter and other sharp objects onto
some Air Canada flights when she travelled out west. The revelation
embarrassed the airline and set off more calls for Transport Minister David
Collenette to federalize the passenger-screening process. She was going to
Victoria to attend a Canadian Association of Journalists writers symposium,
sponsored by Air Canada. No where in Ms. Wong's story did she mention one
entirely germane fact; that Air Canada paid for her tickets on the trip
from Toronto to Victoria, to Calgary and back to Toronto. As part of its
sponsorship of the CAJ event, the airline provided "contra" --free tickets
in exchange for ads in the conference program. Ms. Wong, who gave a talk on
her "Lunch With" column was among those who received the gratis
round-trippers. Indeed, the ticket Ms. Wong used on her box-cutter flights
was stamped "VIP" and "journalist" --a fact that she allowed in the story
without further explanation of its origins.
Ethical questions aside, Ms. Wong's stunt places the CAJ in a rather
precarious position, having a prime sponsor which was so badly sandbagged.
"Obviously, it puts us in an awkward position," CAJ president Rob Cribb told
us, "Air Canada is aware we had no control over the story and we would not
be responsible, (but) it certainly would have been easier on us if the Globe
& Mail had financed the trip." (The above report was from the Ottawa
Citizen--Nov 11th)


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National Treasure ­ The History of Trans Canada Air Lines A new book on TCA has
just
been published, titled “National Treasure ­ The History of Trans Canada
Airlines”, and
authored by Peter Pigott. Peter is also the author of “Wingwalkers: A History
of Canadian
Airlines International”, “Flying Colours: The History of Commercial Aviation in
Canada”, “Gateways: Airports of Canada” and three in the series “Flying
Canucks:
Famous Canadian Aviators”.“National Treasure” covers TCA’s history to the point
of the
name change to Air Canada. and it’s anticipated a second volume will cover up
to the
present. It’s hardcover, and 476 pages of great reading. It’s available from
Aviation
World, in Toronto and Vancouver.The author will be at Aviation World’s Toronto
store
for a book signing on Friday Nov. 30, from 1800 to 2000. Another signing is
planned for
the Vancouver store on December 6, from 1400 to 1600.The regular retail price
of this
book is $34.95. “Wingwalkers” is available at $32.95. If you purchase any of
his books at
either of our stores, Peter will be available to sign them on the appropriate
days. You can
also phone an order in to our mail-order department, and if you do it prior to
Nov. 30th,
we’ll have Peter sign them, and then we’ll ship to you.Aviation World in
Toronto is at
195 Carlingview Drive, adjacent to Pearson International. Their phone is:
416-674-5959.
Our Vancouver store is on Sea Island (Vancouver International) at: Unit 105,
6080 Russ
Baker Way. Their phone is: 604-718-7400. Our toll-free order line is:
800-668-1987. Our
E-mail address is: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Our current web site will soon be replaced with a great new site, complete
with on-line secure shopping. The address is  http://www.aviationworld.net


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. Listing of the worlds busiest airports for 2000 has been compiled.
Top Canadian airport is YYZ Toronto Pearson with 28,820,320 passengers,
next was YVR Vancouver International with 15,245,209 passengers,
which put YYZ number 27th and YVR 58th in the world to top place ATL Atlanta
with
80.171,036 passengers.


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Netscape Messenger Tip #1 ­ What is Netscape Messenger
and Messenger Express?
Netscape Messenger is Air Canada's new office e-mail system.
It is being introduced over the next few months and will soon
become our standard system. Messenger Express is the tool that provides
access to your e-mail account via the Internet/Aeronet
from a computer where the Netscape software is not available.
With Messenger Express, employees can access their e-mail from another
office, from home, or on the road - anywhere in the
world. For more information, check out the Netscape Messenger
e-mail Resource Centre on Aeronet.
Vesta Stevenson retired C&SS YYZ.


Pierre & Jeanne-Mance DuBois <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.> sends this advice -
Here is a good tip to avoid spreading a virus in case you get one.
In your address book, just open a new contact with 0000 (this is zero)
without an e-mail address. This contact will go on top of your list and if a
virus comes in with the intention of going to all your friends, your PC will
show an error and will stop the spread. It makes sense to me!
From one of our readers via RAPCAN.
Your writer regarding this subject is on the money (and will save you money
if you heed his advice.) Also be aware that NAV 2002 will do an automatic
live update for one year free from the date you install the program. (This
is different than previous versions where a popup notice would advise you
that it was time to update - this does it for you when you go online.) For
email it will also scan outgoing mail as well as incoming. This is a
blessing for all your recipients should you have a virus. One more thing,
delete all nabbed viruses - don't use the repair or to quarantine options.
Safe computing.


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. Terry's travel tips.
From Dargal Interline -
The following is a Special Winter Promotion for Jan 1 to Mar 30, 2002
Book by Dec 21, 2001
Allegro Resort Papagayo - Costa Rica
From $66 per person, per night
Allegro Resort Playacar - Playa del Carmen, Mexico
From $84 per person, per night
Allegro Resort Aruba - Palm Beach, Aruba
From $155 per person, per night
Allegro Resort Cozumel - Mexico
From $84 per person, per night
Allegro Resort Pineapple Beach - Antigua
From $114 per person, per night
Allegro Resort Bavaro - Dominican Republic
From $54 per person, per night
Allegro Resort Nuevo Vallarta - Mexico
From $72 per person, per night
Caribbean Village Fiesta - Costa Rica
From $78 per person, per night
Caribbean Village Club on the Green - Dominican Republic
From $48 per person, per night
Caribbean Village Playa Grande Golf & Beach Resort - Dominican Republic
From $54 per person, per night
Caribbean Village Cancun - Mexico
From $78 per person, per night
Occidental Flamenco Beach Resort - Dominican Republic
From $72 per person, per night
Occidental Gran Hotel Playa Dorada - Dominican Republic
From $54 per person, per night
Jack Tar Village Puerto Plata - Dominican Republic
From $72 per person, per night
Jack Tar Village St. Kitts - West Indies
From $78 per person, per night
Jack Tar Village Cancun - Mexico
From $78 per person, per night
Jack Tar Village Montego Bay - Jamaica
From $78 per person, per night
Royal Hideaway Resort & Spa Playacar - Playa del Carmen, Mexico
From $196 per person, per night
How about celebrating the Holiday season at an Allegro Resort.
We have special rates for Dec 21 to Dec 31 - Call us for more details!
Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars per person (based on
double occupancy) and are subject to change, availability
and eligibility. 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.
Sent in by Bill Wood -
Federal Express and UPS merge to become. . .
FED UP.


Fairchild Electronics and Honeywell Computers will
merge and become. . .
Fairwell Honeychild.


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