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(new Air Canada family)
Number 467 April 2nd, 2000, We first Published in October 1995
Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker
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. We welcome
AC Captain Owen B. Trunk (Retired - Mar. 1/91) lives in Perkinsfield, ON
email:
Donald G. Saunders, living in Albert, AB
Retired Canadian Airlines International Captain
Captain V. Ralph Quick (ret) Pilot Canadian Pacific/ Canadian Airlines
38.5 yrs. lives on Salt Spring Island, B.C.
I worked for Trans-Canada Air Lines 1952 -55 as a Learner and
then a Junior Aircraft Mechanic. Also I have a son, who is
a Captain on the RJ with Air Canada
email:vr&
Brian Breathnach lives in Brentwood Bay, BC. Retired Air Canada B767
Captain. email:
Email:
Saskatoon, Province: Sask retired
Airport Customer Service Coordinator.
Gordon Greig - Retired Captain - Mississauga, ON
Captain Douglas K. McCracken lives in Pointe Claire, Que.
retired Canadian Airlines. email
Raymond Saarinen retired lives in Delta, BC.
Email:
Madeleine Boyer Grain Flight Attendant lives in Kelowna, BC
email:
Yves Bissonnette, Inspector, email:
lives in Chambly, QC
Ghislain Gagnon Cert. Avionics Tech. living in Longueuil, QC
email:
Robert Smith email:
lives in Summerside, PEI
Captain Robert Pope email:
living in Orangeville, ON
Douglas George McNaughton retired Base Support Co-ordinator, lives
in Winnipeg, MN email:
Harry Gustafsson Pilot, living in Brampton, ON
email:
Herb Doyle Mechanic living in Barrie, ON eEmail:
I am a retired AC pilot. John Weir livs in Surrey BC,
e-mail address; johnbet @netcom.ca
Captain Bob Culbert (Air Canada retired) now residing in Mississauga,
Ontario e-mail address is:
Ronald K. Flavelle. Retired, email;
Peachland BC
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. Nice to know!
Questions and Answers
Q Who are Canadian Airlines' (CDN) domestic commercial partners?
Effective April 2, CDN's domestic partners are Air Norterra,
Calm Air, Air Alma, and Air St Pierre.
Q What about RESIII? Are we keeping it?
Yes, for the time being. A long-term plan has Air Canada (AC)
and CDN aligning with our Star AllianceÖ partners.
Q When will Partner/Parent passes be accepted on CDN?
This is still under review by the integration team.
No decisions have been made yet.
Q Is AC purchasing CDN's fleet?
No, there are no plans for AC to purchase CDN's fleet.
Q With CDN going to RESIII, will any AC resources be used to
train CDN staff?
Without doubt, we will be relying on the expertise of AC to support
the migration to RESIII. This support could take the form of
classroom instruction working with CDN trainers, or on-the-job
coaching_probably both. Training teams from each airline are
already working together to support the integrated summer schedule.
This collaboration will continue.
Q Is the start up of WestJet operations in Eastern Canada still a
great concern to AC?
WestJet's strategy is to cater to the leisure and Visiting Friends
and Relatives (VFR) market segments, and to stimulate demand with
a "no-frills, low-fare" product. Its product may also attract some
price-sensitive business travellers, who can adjust their schedule
to book on WestJet's limited frequencies. Historically, AC has a
strong market share in the East. It will compete with WestJet.
Q Did the sale period for Canadian Regional Airlines (CRA) start on
March 15 as originally planned?
No. The valuation process was far more involved and complex than
originally anticipated. It has taken more time than we would have
liked. All parties are currently finalising valuation details and
the sale process should begin by the end of March.
Employees should take comfort in the fact that AC and CDN are
extremely committed to CRA and will work to complete this process
as quickly as possible. We remain optimistic the results will be
positive for CRA and the mainline.
Siberian tigress travels with Air Canada. As official carrier for
the Toronto Zoo, on March 1, Toronto Cargo shipped a five-year-old,
300 lb. Siberian tigress to Los Angeles, then to Utah. The whole
Air Canada team helped make her trip memorable: Ramp attendants
provided extra care and handling and both pilots met her before she
was loaded in the aircraft.
AirBC brings spring across Western Canada. Flower shipments from
Victoria kept AirBC Cargo and Ramp personnel very busy.
In the past 10 days, over 32,000 lbs of tulips and daffodils have
been shipped from Victoria to Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg via
Dash-8 aircraft.
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. Rumour mill -
Rumour (a): Retirement incentive packages will be offered only to
Canadian Airlines' (CDN) management employees.
Rumour (b): Employment length will not be a consideration when Air
Canada (AC) offers retirement incentive packages.
Rumour (c): There will be no canvassing for volunteers for the
Voluntary Separation Program when it is offered.
Truth: These are all false. In late April, eligible employees will
receive a detailed information package. AC will provide a
1-800 number to assist these employees in answering questions
regarding the Program.
Rumour: Air Georgian will be receiving five Beechcraft aircraft from
Air Alliance.
Truth: This is false.
Rumour: AC and CDN Maintenance departments will be sold to another
company at the end of the "no-layoff" period in 2002.
Truth: Both AC and CDN have great reputations in the maintenance
repair and overhaul business. We have the opportunity to earn
considerable profit by doing work for third parties.
Technical Operations is a profitable business and there is
no desire to sell it. Continued growth in profitable business
is our best guarantee against layoffs.
Rumour: CDN employees will be merging into AC, but without a pension
plan.
Truth: This is false.
Rumour: AC Administrative and Technical Services (A&TS) employees
are in the process of becoming unionised.
Truth: This is mostly false. The International Association of
Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) has filed an
application to represent 10 employees at the Central Baggage
Office in Dorval.
Rumour: AC will cease service to Zurich (ZRH) and that route will be
taken over by CDN.
Truth: This is false. AC has no plans to stop service to ZRH.
Rumour: CDN customers are now able to book AC Aeroplane seats on AC.
Truth: This is true.
Rumour: Eighteen months after CDN migrates to RESIII, both AC and CDN
will revert to SABRE.
Truth: This is false. AC's long-term goal, four-five years in the
future, is to align its reservations system with Star Alliance
members.
No decision has been made on which system will be used.
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. John Cannemeyer sends us his bio -" <
Joined AC 1961 as a Passenger Agent working in Records and retired in
1992 as a Customer Sales & Service Supervisor at Terminal II, having
tried my hand successfully into Supervising all areas at T2 as well
as Manpower Planning and STOC Sales Coordinator.
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. Malcolm Macdougall sends some memories of the late Bill Bredt -
Subject: Bill Bredt
When Sally and I stepped down as Pres. and Secy/Treas. of TCA Alumni
we handed over to Bill and Maxine. We couldn't have left the Alumni in
better hands. What a fine couple! Efficient yet always kind and cheerful.
I recall an incident in 1990 which was so typical of Bill.
When returning from the 75th Anniversary Celebrations of 20 Squadron
RAF in Laarbruch, Germany, Sally and I stayed at the Royal Air Force
Club in London as a guest of a 20 Sqdn. officer. Next morning I was at
the registration desk trying to get accommodation for a longer stay and
having little success when from some distance behind me I heard Maxine's
voice saying to Bill, " There's Malcolm Macdougall!".
Bill came over and sorted things out so that we got a room.
Subsequently, when I told him that I wanted to be a member of the club,
he signed the Proposal for Election form and then took the form with him,
sought out Joc Laver and got his signature as my seconder.
At a later date when our daughter was very ill, Bill and Maxine were
very helpful in co-ordinating with the Hudson VON in getting volunteers
to drive her in to hospital for treatment.
Truly, " the airman is home from the sky ".
Malcolm Macdougall <
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. Terry's travel tips.
Isle of Palms Resort Gold Coast, Coolgardie Streeet, Elanora,
Queensland Australia 4221. Phone +61 7 5598 173, Fax +61 7 5598 16
Email:
Isle of Palms Resort is the premier family holiday destination on
Queenslands fabulous Gold Coast. Our tour desk and daily shuttle bus
put everything within reach. Choose from our self-contained Garden Court,
Waterfront or Penthouse apartments. The spacious designs and extra
bedrooms will comfortably accommodate 6-8 people, making our per person
costs amongst the most competitive on the Gold Coast.
Facilities Include:
*Two Lagoon swimming pools, *Two full size tennis courts (1 floodlit),
*Paddleboats, canoes, catamaran & windsurfers, *Two spas, Two BBQs,
*Beach volley ball, *Licenced Restauraunt & Bar (Childrens meals),
*Undercover car parking, *Full tour desk service,
*FREE transfers to beach & return, * FREE airport transfers,
*Gold Coast shuttle bus service pickup.
Reservations and Rates
Reservations in advance by phone, fax or email.
Airline rate: $59 twin share.
Extra person $10 pp per night. Minimum 3 nights.
Based on availability. Must show valid id at check-in.
Brought to you by "Interlining Plus" formerly Canadian Interline Travel
...Aboard the ROTTERDAM, Departure from L.A. to Ft.Lauderdale
24 Night Inside from $980usd Ocean View from $1260usd
Sailing Date: 11 April 2000 * Hurry! Availability Limited
...Aboard the HORIZON, Departure from New York return
7 Night Inside from $639usd Ocean View from $739 to $769usd
Sailing Dates: 29 April, 06 May 2000 *Hurry! Availability Limited
...Aboard the ZENITH, Departure from New York return
7 Nights Inside from $829usd Ocean View from $1029usd
Sailing Date: 06 May 2000
...Aboard the NORDIC EMPRESS, Departure from New York return
7 Night Inside from $839 to $889usd Ocean View from $989 to $1089usd
Sailing Date: 07, 14, 21 May 2000
Alaska...explore the Alaskan wilderness
...Aboard the NORWEGIAN WIND, Departure from Vancouver return
7 Night - Inside Passage Insidefrom $439usd to 539usd
Ocean View from $539usd to $639usd
Sailing Dates: 8 May or 12 June 2000
...Aboard the MERCURY, Departure from Vancouver return
7 Night - Inside Passage Inside from $739usd Sailing Date: 12 May 2000
...Aboard the RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS
7 Night - Inside Passage Inside from $770usd Sailing Date: 12 Aug 2000
All rates are per person double occupancy - taxes + port charges not
included.
Local phone: 604-606-1700 Toll Free: 1-800-665-3100
World Airlines Clubs Association news -
Hosted by the Nairobi Interline Club is the Kenya Safari from
13th May to 20th May.Cost is us$450 pp dbl and includes -
Return airport transfers, B & B in Nairobi, full board on safari,
welcome dinner and get-together. Accommodation in Nairobi hotel.
Accommodations on safari in luxury lodges, park entrance fees,
transport in 9 seater minibuses with guide.
Optional Mombasa coast sector at us$55.00 pp dbl.
DEADLINE: April 15th. Contact: telex NBOGACX attn Sharon or
your local interline club.
Hosted by the Interline Club of Lebanon is the Cedar Land Tour.
From 23 - 29th April. Cost of us$600 pp dbl includes -
6 nights accommodations, 6 breakfasts,5 lunches, 3 dinners with
open bar, show and transportation. 5 full day tours, entrance
and guide fees, welcome drink upon arrival.
DEADLINE: April 10th. Contact: email
http://www.interline.org.lb or
fax 00961-1-738825 or
your local interline club.
Hosted by Jamaica Interline Club is the Jump-up from Jun 8-11th.
Cost us$455 pp dbl. DEADLINE: April 15th -
contact your interline club.
The Indian Ocean Interline Club is host for the first Interline
Festival 2000 from May 29 to Jun 3rd. cost is mru15,500 pp dbl.
DEADLINE is Apr 15th contact your interline club.
Just in....from Dargal Interline ... last minute specials for Hawaii
at fantastic rates.
17 April ~ 12 Nights ~ Carnival Jubilee, Ensenada, 5 days at Sea,
Hilo/Hawaii, Kona/Hawaii, Nawiliwili/Kauai, Kahului/Maui,
Honolulu.
29 April ~ 11 Nights ~ Carnival Jubilee, Honolulu, Hilo/Hawaii,
Kona/Hawaii, Nawiliwili/Kauai, Kahului/Maui, 5 days at Sea,
Vancouver.
Costs for either crusie -
Inside - First & Second: $320, 3rd & 4th: $90
Port & Govt Fees: $182
This means that for a family of 4 you would pay a total of $1548
or $17.08 per person/per day before taxes or $32.25 per person/per day
including taxes!
All rates are US$ per person, based on double occupancy
and subject to availability and eligibility. New Bookings only.
For more information on these and other specials - contact us at:
DARGAL Interline 1-800-690-3223
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. Tail end -
Pilot Rules -
The PILOT always make THE RULES.
THE RULES are subject to change at any time without prior notification.
No CO-PILOT can possibly know all THE RULES.
If the PILOT suspects the CO-PILOT knows all THE RULES, he must
immediately change some or all THE RULES.
The PILOT is never wrong.
If the PILOT is wrong, it is due to a misunderstanding which was
a direct result of something the CO-PILOT did or said wrong.
The CO-PILOT must apologize immediately for causing such misunderstanding.
The PILOT may change his mind at any time.
The CO-PILOT must never change his mind without the express written
consent of the PILOT.
The PILOT has every right to be angry or upset at any time.
The CO-PILOT must remain calm at all times unless the PILOT wants him
to be angry and/or upset.
The CO-PILOT is expected to mind read at all times.
The PILOT is ready when he is ready.
The CO-PILOT must be ready at all times.
Any attempt to document THE RULES could result in Bodily harm.
The CO-PILOT who doesn't abide by THE RULES is grounded.
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