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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.

Delayed again! But I'm back now so future issues should be on time.
(Alan)

Important reminder, For all new articles, submissions and comments or to just get in touch with either the Editor/Pilot (Vesta) or Co-Pilot (Terry) our email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We now estimate that the NetLetter is read by over 2722 retirees when counting our email distribution and those that print the NetLetter and give them out to their friends.

To make changes to your e-mail address or to unsubscribe, please see the links at the bottom of the page for "Update Profile/Email address" and SafeUnsubscribe. This is now automated so that you can remove yourself from the list or change your email address (or name) without our assistance. We will still do this manually if you have any difficulties.

Many of our members are having difficulty finding these links. You will need to scroll to the bottom of the page, the link is similar to the following image. (The image below doesn't work but your links at the bottom will).


Vesta, Terry and Alan thank you for your co- operation.

Air Canada and Jazz will launch twice weekly, non-stop service to Las Vegas from both Edmonton and Winnipeg on September 7. The only daily non-stop flights from Calgary-Palm Springs will then launch on December 15.
Edmonton-Las Vegas: Non-stop flights on Thursdays and Sundays depart Edmonton at 19:25, arriving in Las Vegas at 21:20; depart Las Vegas at 22:15, arriving in Edmonton at 02:25. All flights are onboard the 120-seat Airbus 319 aircraft.
Winnipeg-Las Vegas: Non-stop flights on Thursdays and Sundays depart Winnipeg at 21:40, arriving in Las Vegas at 23:00; depart Las Vegas at 23:55, arriving in Winnipeg at 04:50. All flights are onboard the Jazz operated, made- in-Canada 75- seat Bombardier CRJ-705 jet.
Calgary-Palm Springs: Daily, non-stop flights depart Calgary at 09:00, arriving in Palm Springs at 10:55; depart Palm Springs at 11:30, arriving in Calgary at 15:38. All flights are onboard the Jazz operated, made-in-Canada 75-seat Bombardier CRJ- 705 jet.

By summer 2006, Air Canada and Jazz will have introduced 11 new non-stop routes from western Canada:

March 1 Calgary-New York (JFK)
March 2 Edmonton-Montreal
April 8 Fort McMurray-St. John's via Toronto
May 1 Edmonton-Los Angeles
June 16 Abbotsford-Toronto
July 3 Calgary-Yellowknife
July 4 Edmonton-Yellowknife
August 1 Edmonton-Victoria
August 1 Edmonton-Kelowna
August 1 Calgary-Comox
August 1 Winnipeg-London (Ontario)

In April, Air Canada tested Tetra Pack containers for serving wine in Hospitality Class. The test was done after an employee suggested the packs could replace bottles in order to reduce weight and save fuel costs. It's estimated the Tetra Packs would reduce aircraft weight by approximately 50 kg per international flight.

The 5TH Annual Crew Sched get together will be held on July 22, (Sat) at 14:00 hours at:
619 RIVE BOISEE
PIERREFONDS, QC
ONE STREET EAST OF ST. JOHN'S, NORTH OF GOUIN BLVD.

ALLAN NELLIS
514 624 7324 PS BYOB REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

If, and when, travelling in St.Petersburg be aware that to take photos and/or videos in some palaces requires a charge - Catherine's, Peterhof and Yusupov charge us$5.00 for camera and us$8.00 for video St. Isaac Cathedral charge us$3.00 for both Church of Spilled Blood charge us$3.00 for both Hermitage Museum charges us$4.00 for camera and us$11.00 for video.
During my recent visit, the tour guide collected the monies on the coach when I visited the Catherine's Palace, but nothing was collected when we visited St. Isaac's catherdal.
At no time did there seem to be any "sticker" or other indication to verify a charge having been paid - so ..........

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For the month of August we are offering our industry friends a 50% discount off our nightly rates for both our one and two bedroom apartments.

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Mention this TIDD offer when booking to receive this fabulous rate.

The Manuka Park Apartments now boast newly renovated suites which have features such as new kitchens, new bathrooms, new appliances plus we have an exciting new look with new colours covering the property. We still have the same best position right in the heart of Manuka, opposite the Manuka Oval and a 200 metre walk to the elegant restaurant and cafes located in the boutique precinct of Manuka. We are only minutes from Canberra's national attractions such as Parliament House, Questacon, and the National Museum. in fact we are close to EVERYWHERE!

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Industry identification required upon check-in.

ENGLAND - Westcliffe on Sea, Essex Beaches and sea a five minute walk. A 2 bedroom, very comfortable, self-contained Upstairs apartment.R ecently modernized, fully furnished and equipped. TV-stereo-microwave and ceiling fans in all rooms. Close to shops and restaurants (and pubs). Thirty mins east of London, commuter trains and express buses (five mins walk) to central London, Tower of London and Trafalgar Square, Brochure available at request $600 weekly;
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If you're ever faced with a forced landing at night, turn on the landing lights to see the landing area. If you don't like what you see, turn 'em back off.

Enjoy this visual display of Air Canada’s historic fleet from its beginning in 1937 to the present including aircraft from:
- Trans-Canada Airlines
- Canadian Airlines
- Pacific Western
- Eastern Provincial
- Nordair
- Transair
and Wardair

This 68 x 96 cm (27 x 38 inch) poster is printed in full colour on high quality paper and depicts over 300 aircraft and liveries flown by Air Canada throughout its history.

The cost of the poster is $24.99 plus tax and shipping where applicable. This is a great gift for reunions, retirements and birthday gifts, etc.

A donation is made to Dreams Take Flight for each poster that is sold.

The hosting, and mailing of the NetLetter as well as the conversion to HTML format is provided compliments of the ACFamily Network and Nerds On Site. Content is researched and submitted by Vesta Stevenson and Terry Baker. Thank you for letting us into your homes!

Important reminder, for all new articles, submissions and or comments for the "The Netletter" please send to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Please add to your Address Books).

This e-mail address has been set up so that both of us Terry & Vesta (exclusively) will get an automatic copy and so we can keep up with the continuity of news for the NetLetter.

The archives of the NetLetter are kept on the ACFamily Network Forums area. They are in plain text format so you can print them from there if desired. If you are not a member of the ACFamily Network yet, we encourage you to join us there. Non members can Register here. (It's Free!)