==================================================================
|
|\^/|
T H E _| TCA |_
_|\| AIR |/|_
N E T L E T T E R > CANADA <
>_./|\._<
|
( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 523 Oct 4th, 2000, We first Published in October 1995
Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker
email address is
=================================================================
. Need to know,
Joe Lee <
Subject: Family Affair
I see by the blue book that I received yesterday [ Employee Travel ] on page 18 under
those eligible for Family Affair, they have omitted "brother in law and sister in law"
I hope this is only a typo error. What this would mean is I can give my brother a reduction
in travel under the family affair but not his wife.
In response, Industry Travel advises -
Yes, it was an omission. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law are
definitely eligible persons listed in the Family Affair Validation
form and CIC*85.
Alan Nellis
HI
THERE SEEMS TO BE SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE PHONE NO IN THE BLUE
BOOK OF EMPLOYEE TRAVEL..THE MONTREAL PHONE NO DOES NOT WORK, ALSO THE EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE BOOKLET DOES NOT WORK EITHER.
ALSO ACCOMPANIED PARENT/PARTNER ON OTHER CARRIERS SEEMS TO BE IN ERROR OR HAS BEEN CHANGED..FROM C4 TO C5 WHICH IN EFFECT DOWN GRADES THE EMPLOYEE TO C5 ALSO..
KIND REGARDS A.ALLAN NELLIS
Industry Travel has responded -
The email address is :
The new telephone line 1-866-473 4732 is working; however, the
voice message is still not activated. We are waiting for Bell to
fix this problem.
- Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law are eligible
- Parent/partner will carry C4 if with the retiree on CP & REG.
It’s official—RESIII migration date set for October 21. The date we’ve all been waiting for is just about here. On October 21, at 05:00 GMT, the migration of Canadian Airlines’ approximate one million active reservations to RESIII will begin. The entire process should take 18 hours. The transfer to a single computer system will be completed by October 22.
Do you have questions about the new Employee Travel policy? All active and retired Air Canada and Canadian Airlines employees who have questions about Industry Travel or the new Employee Travel policy can direct them in the following manner. Air Canada: email
Canadian Airlines: email
Regional Carriers: contact your local Pass Bureau.
The Industry Travel team will research and respond to questions as soon as possible.
|
'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. Hello All Canadian Aviation Historical Association enthusiasts
I sure hope you all had a great Summer and now that we are
coming into the Fall Season we will get started with History of Aviation in Canada.
Our next meeting will be on October 10th at 2PM at the BC Aviation Museum,
in the Norseman room.
Our initial speaker was to be Jerry Wesphal, but he is now in Greece on a vacation
so we now have Borden Fawcett to give as a talk on his experiences after some
50 years of Aviation activities.
Some of us will be having Lunch at the Blue Moon Cafe( Marys) around 1230 and
If you care to join us you will be more than welcome.
. Try to remember you ID Tags and hope to see you all come next Tuesday.
If you are not a member of the BC Museum you will be assessed $2.00 at the door.
Charles J. L. Mackie Pres. of Vancouve Island Chapter of the CAHS
|
'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. News from the Air Canada Pionair districts.
The Vancouver Island Pionairs Fall luncheon was attended by 44 people who sat
down to a smoked Salmon luncheon.
Out-of-towners included -
Terry Baker and Sheila Snow from Nanaimo.
Karl and Joy Schultz and John McManus from Vancouver.
Bill and Rita Quinn who moved from Kelowna.
Nona Deyman from Seattle.
Wynne Evans from Parry Sound, ON.
Chaired by John Jeffries, Director of the Vancouver Island Pionairs.
Guest speaker was Nicole Williamson, Sales and Marketing Coordinator for
Interlining Plus (formerly Canadian Interline Travel).
Nicole came armed with pamphlets of some interline tours and cruises, and
talked about some of the various services available from Interlining Plus.
The chairman introduced the subject of attendance at the various functions, and
some discussion took place regarding some ideas for increasing attendance. The
Vancouver Island has approximately 450 retirees, of which only 300 are Pionair
members. The telephone committee each spoke on their findings, and the various
reasons given for not attending the various functions. As the Vancouver Island
has the most senior retirees, many do not want to either drive the distance or have
a health problem.
The final guest speaker was Jo Kennedy, President of the C.A.I.R.E. chapter 2
which covers Canadian Airlines retirees for Vancoiuver and the Islands. During
her speak, Jo explained briefly, the make up of the District, and how the various
Presidents form their national board.
From the 268 retirees in the district, some 168 belong to C.A.I.R.E
Luncheon meetings are held bi-monthly, at different locations, on the fourth Thursday
of each month, with an average attendance in the 90's.
The various locations have been Travelodge in Victoria, Silver Bridge Restaurant in
Duncan, Coast Western in Courtenay and the next one will be in Nanaimo at the
Cottonwood Golf Club at Nanaimo Airport.
C.A.I.R.E. also operate a volunteer 'help line' for which car pools are formed,
and stay-ins are helped.
|
'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
Sydney employees in the Olympic spirit. The past two weeks have been very exciting for Canadian Airlines employees in Sydney, Australia. The Olympics brought
an influx of tourists, athletes, and media, turning Sydney into a party town of Olympic proportions. As the Olympics come to a close this weekend, Canadian Airlines will carry capacity loads, with October 2-4 shaping up to be some of the busiest departure days, as athletes and supporters head home. The October 2 flight is dedicated to departing CBC personnel
|
'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. Found on the internet -
Virgin Airlines has claimed another world first by allowing passengers to receive
calls via their mobile phones whilst in flight.
If the call comes while a passenger is watching an inflight movie, it will ring through
the headset, and a message will come up on the individuals screen saying
"Earth calling". Developed by BT, the new service is exclusive to Virgin Airlines.
An on-line check-in service was launched by British Airways during the summer. The
hi-tech service is open to corporate travellers working for companies linked to the
airlines extranet. Staff from those companies can check in from home or office 24
hours prior to departure. Seats are selected from a cabin plan featured on the site.
If successful, the trial will extend to its top 200 corporate customers next March 2001.
BA claims it is the first airline to offer such a service for international passengers.
Airline staff at Heathrow airport are able to purchase goods at the duty free shops
located on airside. Purchases can only be made during lunch time or normal work
breaks, and goods collected the next day. The employee can only make purchases
during a scheduled work day, upon presentation of their identity badge.
|
'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
Countdown to WARR. From October 18-23, the 19th annual World Airlines Road Race (WARR) takes place in Cancun, Mexico. Entrants don’t have to be experienced runners to take part in the 5 and 10 km road races—just come along to cheer on the team and partake in the fun. Courses are suited to joggers, racers, and walkers. For registration forms, contact Canadian Airlines team captain Marilyn Pedro in Vancouver at YVR3223 or Sandra Lonsdale YVR3247; Regional Airlines team captain Merlane Quon in Victoria at YYJKI; Joan Stibbard in Toronto at YYZ2185or Ron Stemhorn YYZ2127; or John Cannon and Niraj Pratap in Edmonton at YEG3675.
For information about WARR email
. May Day!
Nicole Arbuthnot is travelling to Australia in Mid November and
would like to know of any affordable accommodations in Sydney.
Nicole
|
'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. Terry's travel tips.
Chuck Shnider was in the UK during the spring on a house exchange arrangement and sent us this web site for those interested in this idea. http://www.ca.homelink.org/
Whilst on this trip, Chuck contacted various local travel agents and got a good deal
for a 'sell-off' on a bus tour with the Seerings Tours, and recommends this.
Some of the 'sell-offs' offer between 40% and 50% off normal pricing.
Subject: Mexican Riviera! by Dargal Interline
Experience a land of siestas and fiestas.
Not to mention Mariachi bands, sandy beaches, and amazing sunsets!
15 & 22 Oct, 12 Nov ~ 7 Nights ~ Rhapsody of the Seas ~ Mexican Riviera
Los Angeles return
15 Oct: Inside $360 3rd & 4th $60
22 Oct: Inside $460 3rd & 4th $60
12 Nov: Inside $460 Outside $660 3rd & 4th $60
Rates are quoted in US$ rates/per person, based on double occupancy and subject to availability and eligibility. Offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn without
notice. Applies to New Bookings Only.
Port Charges & Gov't Taxes are additional.
Contact us at: DARGAL Interline 1-800-690-3223
|
'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. Smilie.
Some local flying club students were visiting the tower for the first time and being
shown all the equipment, radar screens, radios, etc., by the two controllers on duty.
One of the students asked, "Have you ever had a real live emergency?"
The controllers thought for a minute and then one replied, "Well yeah, we did run out
of coffee once...."
Here's one from Gordon Dalziel" <
In the " DUH Catagory "
I was at the airport, checking in at the gate, when the airport employee asked,
"Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge ??"
I said, "If it was without my knowledge, how would I know ??"
He smiled and nodded knowingly, "That's why we ask."
|
'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
Important reminder, for all new articles, submissions and or comments
for the "The Netletter" please send to:
Our joint e-mail address is:
please add to your Address Books.
This e-mail address has been set up so that both of us (exclusively)
will get an automatic copy and so we can keep up with the continuity of
news for the NetLetter.
Why not check out the Air Canada Retired Employees Web Site
http://www.acfamily.org/acrew/
Part of the ACFamily Network
================================================================
Mailing of 'the NetLetter" is a service of the ACFamily Network
**************http://www.acfamily.net **************
================================================================