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Since October 1995, Vesta Stevenson and Terry Baker have been issuing an email newsletter for those ex Air Canada types who have provided us with their email addresses. The Newsletter was created by Vesta, who gave the name 'NetLetter' and added 'Between Ourselves' - a TCA periodical with which you are probably familiar with from the 50's and 60's. It was then changed to "Between Yourselves" to avoid confusion when "Horizons" resurrected the name. Then finally simplified to just "The NetLetter".

We believe that our NetLetter, which originates from Vancouver Island, was the FIRST to use this medium to disperse information for retirees of Air Canada.

The NetLetter contains airline related information such as anecdotes or stories supplied by some of the recipients, Internet tips, travel news, cheap... excuse me, "inexpensive" accommodations, tours, interline travel, and, in some small way, we help keep our Air Canada family together and in touch.

Our 'NetLetter' is NOT sponsored by any Pionair group, nor are we seeking any financial support, only the Internet email addresses of those who would like to receive our 'NetLetter'. Please forward this to other retirees who can then subscribe right from the forwarded link at the bottom of this email.

Welcome to the 938th issue of "NetLetter". We now estimate that the NetLetter is read by over 2728 retirees when counting our email distribution and those that print the NetLetter and give them out to their friends.

The "NetLetter" is written by Vesta Stevenson and Terry Baker from Vancouver Island (see sidebar) and published courtesy of the ACFamily Network at www.acfamily.net

Carry-on baggage procedure for travellers transiting through LHR - a reminder.
We have been advised by our airport staff at London Heathrow that customers arriving on Air Canada flights to LHR with connections beyond LHR still have too much carry-on baggage to be allowed to use the transit facilities. This means that these customers will then have to "land" themselves, which includes clearing customs, reclaiming baggage and checking in again, which can potentially make them miss their connecting flights.

When transiting through LHR, it's important to remember that one small carry-on bag is allowed, with the following dimensions: 43 cm x 33 cm x 16 cm (17" x 13" x 6"). This standard size business article must not contain any liquids, cosmetics or toiletries, including gel, pastes, lotions and aerosols. Those items should be packed in checked luggage as they are not permitted to be brought onboard by passengers as carry-on baggage on any flights.

Think about it!
Fewer carry-ons means faster boarding, longer luggage wait...

Interline travel - changes in ZED Fares. ZED airline members have recently done their annual review of the ZED fares. Effective Sept. 1, 2006, when you book for travel on Other Airlines, you will notice a change in the fares. For more information, visit the Employee Travel Website. The new Fares Grid can be found under Policies/ Personal Travel OAL.

All Vancouver Island Chapter CAHS members and friends;

Notice, Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 1:00 pm in the Norseman Room at the BC Aviation Museum, 1910 Norseman Road (Victoria International Airport).

We will begin with a short business meeting, with any old or new business, including updates from National CAHS.

Our featured speaker for the meeting will be; Sean Steel, Victoria Flying Club President. His topic will be;"Victoria Flying Club, 60 Years of Aviation and Flying Training Excellence". Sean is an enthusiastic and informed speaker and will be talking about the 60 years of British Columbia aviation history through the experiences of the Victoria Flying Club.

Everyone is welcome to the meeting. Interested members and friends meet for lunch prior to the meeting, Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe, 11:30 am. Good friends good (aviation) conversation. Contact Stoney Jackson, (250-478-7567) or myself, (250-544-2183) to have a chair reserved.

Note; anyone not a BC Aviation Museum member will be charged museum admission: adults $7, seniors $5 BC Aviation Museum memberships cost $ 25 per calendar year.

Jacqueline Frampton
Treasurer/ Membership
VI Chapter CAHS

The Air Canada Employees' and Retirees' Charitable Foundation Pancake Breakfast is being held on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 More info can be found at at: www.acecf.ca/pancake.html
This Breakfast is an Annual Event put on with the assistance of several active and retired employees, many of them are Pionairs. The cost is very reasonable (only a Toonie - $2) and profit will go toward the Foundations causes throughout the year.

July 29th., 1981 the day HRH Prince Charles and Diana got married.
On board our flights, the Connaisseur Service had a special menu. The copy pictured was sent us by Jack Morath of the UK Pionairs.

George Brien has an article at the following web site of a career move he made befoe joining Trans-Canada Air Lines. Some of you may wish to view it.
Hopedale, Labrador - 1953 - Pinetree Project -
George Brien See: www.pinetreeline.org

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Statendam for 14 Nights from Auckland to Sydney Australia & New Zealand
Starting in Aukland to Sydney with stops in Bay of Isles, Tauranga, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fjordland PK, Milford Sound, Burnie, Melbourne.
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BAHAMAS CRUISING
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Starting in Miami return with stops in Nassau, Cococay, Key West.
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Starting in New York return stops in Port Canaveral, Grand Bahama Island, Great Stirrup Cay, Nassau.
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Sensationsm for 3 Days from Port Canaveral - Bahamas
Starting in Port Canaveral return with stops in Nassau.
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Fantasysm for 4 Days from Port Canaveral Bahamas
Starting in Port Canaveral return stops in Nassau, Half Moon Cay.
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Oct 05 - Inside: $149 Oceanview: $179
Ships' Registry: The Bahamas and Panama

BERMUDA CRUISING
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Starting in Cape Liberty return with stops in Hamilton, St. George Island.
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Sep 23 - Inside: $449 Oceanview: $499

Norwegian Crown for 7 Nights from New York - Bermuda
Starting in New York return with stops in St. George's, Hamilton, King's Wharf.
Sep 10 - Inside: $399 Oceanview: $449
Oct 08 - Inside: $429 Oceanview: $479
Oct 15 - Inside: $429 Oceanview: $479

* All rates are subject to change, availability and eligibility. All offers apply to new bookings only, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn without notice.
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