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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 804 Jan 3rd., 2004. We first published in October 1995.
Circulation: 2700+
Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker
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. Need to know.
Employee Travel partner program clarification. Very little changes have
been made to the program except that now all employees or retirees, married
or single, can register their non-dependent children at anytime during the
year. Furthermore, only single employees and retirees continue to be able
to nominate a partner of their choice for unaccompanied travel. They will
be able to do so at any time during the year, up to two people for the
year. As an example, Mike is single. He nominates Cheryl in January 2004,
and then nominates Chris in March 2004. Chris will remain the unaccompanied
travel partner for the rest of the year.
Re the departure fees listed in NetLetter nr 803 - Ross Maude sends this
info -
Re your note on the above. When my wife and I were leaving YQM in
October, they charged $15 per person.
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. Air Canada news.
Effective Feb 1st, Air Canada Jazz will replace the 77 seat jet from
Prince George to Vancouver with the 50 seat deHavilland Dash 8-300, and the
number of daily flights will be increased to 6 daily each way. This
arrangement will be in effect until at least April when the schedule will
be re-examined.
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. Found on the internet.
Northwest Airlines Corporation (NASDAQ: NWAC) today said that it will ask
the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for permission to reschedule some
of its plan year 2004 employee pension contributions
( We are not the only ones! - eds)
Embraer and Air Canada have signed a commercial proposal for the sale of 45
EMBRAER 190s, with the possibility of options for 45 additional EMBRAER 190s.
In commemoration of the Wright Bros. the DISCOVERYprogram "Junkyard Wars"
brought together three teams, each with four members. They were British,
French and American. Their challenge was to construct a 1900s style
aircraft, from scrap material that would have only been available in the
1900s, using 1900s type tools, and construct it in 20 hours. All completed
their project in the requisite time, had an FAA inspection for safety and
were issued a FAA test flight certificate.
On the first test the Americans needed help from the female member of the
British team to start their engine (embarrassing). The Americans did not
get airborne on the first flight due to c of g. On the French first test
they cautiously accelerated and lifted their Bleriot replica off for a few
seconds to an altitude of inches. On the British first test of their
biplane, they boldly accelerated, and took off to an altitude of more than
100 feet and made turns and a flypast of the camera. The most remarkable
aspect is that it was constructed from scrap in 20 hours and flew.
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Starting Jan. 1, 2004, the Montréal-Dorval Airport officially
becomes the Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport as
previously decided by the Government of Canada. The airport identifier code
remains YUL.
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. Ferg Kyle sends this comment to the article in NetLetter nr 799 from
Brian Dunn re the aircraft stored at Greenwood -
to "Jeff at Greenwood":
Interesting article...... I wonder what the Clean Earth
Society would think of the destruction of so many traditional trades - for a
buck.
But my main question is:
What would they want to carve off an L-1011 cockpit? I think I could drag it
out to every street party and raise enough dollars to pay for it over time -
besides I could sit in it and go "brrrum Brrrum", wipe away the tears and
throw the odd switch every once in a while.
Ferg Kyle
PS Pickavance are you listening?
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. From the RAPCAN eMailNews -
Subject: International Youth Exchange Program
I am a retired airline employee located in St. Paul, MN. I have been
organizing a youth exchange program for families of airline employees since
1994. Since that time, over 600 airline youth have participated in the
program, worldwide. This year, I am also coordinating an exchange program
for the International Federation of Airline Pilots Association
headquartered in London.
Would you be willing to forward information about the exchange to the
members of your organization so that they might learn about this
opportunity for their families? I appreciate any support that you can give
to me.
Sincerely,
Camille Wheeler
IYE Program Director
What are your kids doing next summer?
The International Youth Exchange Program for Families of Airline Employees
(IYE) is now accepting applications for a two-week exchange program for
families of airline industry employees. Youth, ages 14-21, are matched with
another airline family with a youth the same age. The youth visit one home
first and then at another time during the summer. The youth are together at
each home.
Begun in 1994 and coordinated by a retired airline employee, IYE has
matched more thatn 600 youth world-wide. For further information and a
brochure, please contact Camille Wheeler email:
to: IYE, PO Box 211065, St. Paul, MN 55121-2465 USA.
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. Vesta found this on the internet.
U.S. NAVY TO TEST FLYING SAUCER...
It may sound like something from Mars, but this pilotless flying saucer is
actually Russian and it has caught the eye of the U.S. Navy. The pita-shaped
Ekip drone could be flitting around the Navy's Patuxent River test facility
by 2007 thanks to a congressman who saw a prototype on a tour of Russian
aviation facilities last year. Developed by Saratov Aviation, the craft
takes off and lands on a cushion of air, like a hovercraft, and needs less
than 500 feet of runway. The wheel-less drone would be propelled by
"high-economy bypass turbojet engines" and use "auxiliary high-economy dual
generator turboshaft engines ... for operation of air-cushion landing gear
and boundary layer control." The shape lends itself to lower structural
weight and loading while offering higher load-carrying capability. Rep. Curt
Weldon (R-Penn.) was sufficiently impressed that he passed the information
along to the military, and the Navy's Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has
agreed to help develop the flying prototype and test it at Pax River
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. Terry's travel tips.
DARGAL's Hot Deals
*** SKI VACATIONS ***
Mont Tremblant, Canada
Jan 2 to Feb 14: (Mdwk = Sun - Thurs inclusive, Wknd = Fri & Sat inclusive)
Rates are per condominium.
1 Bedroom - sleeps 4
Mdwk: $270, Extra Night $123
Wknd: $319, Extra Night $148
2 Bedroom - sleeps 6
Mdwk: $378, Extra Night $172
Wknd: $427, Extra Night $197
3 Bedroom - sleeps 8
Mdwk: $489, Extra Night $221
Wknd: $538, Extra Night $246
*** ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS ***
Grand Flamenco Puerto Plata by Occidental
Jan 3 to Jan 31: 3 Night Stay from $205, Extra Nights from $65
Allegro Cozumel by Occidental
Jan 3 to Jan 31: 3 Night Stay from $222, Extra Nights from $71
Club Med Crested Butte ~ Village for Families
Book by January 31 and Dargal will pay your Club Med Membership Fee!
(applies to primary Interline guest only)
Jan 4 to Jan 14, Jan 18 to Jan 24, Feb 1 to Feb 13: 3 Night Stay from
$335, Extra
Nights from $112
Your Friends & Family can book an additional room at the same great rate!
Club Med La Caravelle ~ Village for Families
Book by January 31 and Dargal will pay your Club Med Membership Fee!
(applies to primary Interline guest only)
Jan 3 to Feb 13: 3 Night Stay from $254, Extra Nights from $85
Your Friends & Family can book an additional room at the same great rate!
REMEMBER... THE FOLLOWING CRUISE RATES INCLUDE PORT CHARGES!
Taxes, fees and Dargal’s $20 Service Charge per room are additional.
*** EASTERN CARIBBEAN ***
January 10 & 17 ~ 7 Nights ~ Holland America ~ Zuiderdam
ITINERARY: Fort Lauderdale, Florida; return
Inside $399, Outside $449, Verandah $549 (Jan 17 $599)
Book up to 2 additional staterooms for your Family & Friends at these
special Dargal
rates!
Friends & Family Verandah $649 (Jan 17 $699), Friends & Family Suite $999
January 17 & 31 ~ 7 Nights ~ Carnival ~ Carnival Triumph
ITINERARY: Miami, Florida; return
Interior $399, Oceanview $479 (Jan 31 $499), Balcony $629
Friends & Family can book up to three additional staterooms!
Friends & Family Interior $439, Friends & Family Oceanview $519 (Jan 31
$539),
Friends & Family Balcony $669
January 31, February 7, 14, 21 & 28 ~ 7 Nights ~ Princess ~ Golden Princess
ITINERARY: Fort Lauderdale, Florida; return
Jan 31 & Feb 7: Inside $449, Outside $499, Balcony $749, Mini Suite $899
Feb 14, 21 & 28: Balcony $749, Mini Suite $899
January 31 ~ 7 Nights ~ Royal Caribbean ~ Navigator of the Seas
ITINERARY: Miami, Florida; return
Interior $449, Oceanview $549, Balcony $699, Suite $799
*** SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN ***
January 18 ~ 14 Nights ~ Celebrity ~ Zenith
ITINERARY: Jacksonville, Florida; return
Inside $700, Oceanview $750
January 18, 25 & February 1 ~ 7 Nights ~ Carnival ~ Carnival Destiny
ITINERARY: San Juan, Puerto Rico; return
Interior $399 (Jan 25 $349), Oceanview $449, Balcony $649
Friends & Family can book up to three additional staterooms!
Friends & Family Interior $439 (Jan 25 $389), Friends & Family Oceanview
$489,
Friends & Family Balcony $689
February 9 & 29 ~ 10 Nights ~ Princess ~ Sun Princess
ITINERARY: Fort Lauderdale, Florida; return
Inside $799
*** WESTERN CARIBBEAN ***
January 10, 17 & 24 ~ 7 Nights ~ Royal Caribbean ~ Grandeur of the Seas
ITINERARY: New Orleans, Louisiana; return
Interior $399, Oceanview $449
*** HAWAII ***
April 27 ~ 10 Nights ~ Royal Caribbean ~ Legend of the Seas
ITINERARY: Ensenada, Mexico; to Honolulu, Hawaii
Interior $599, Oceanview $799
May 7 ~ 11 Nights ~ Royal Caribbean ~ Legend of the Seas
ITINERARY: Honolulu, Hawaii; to Ensenada, Mexico
Interior $599, Oceanview $799
*** MEXICO ***
January 7 ~ 10 Nights ~ Holland America ~ Ryndam
ITINERARY: San Diego, California; return
Inside $769, Outside $969
This is a Special Dargal Interline Rate! Book up to 3 staterooms for you,
your family & friends!
January 9, 16, 23 & 30 ~ 3 Nights ~ Royal Caribbean ~ Monarch of the Seas
ITINERARY: Los Angeles, California; return
Interior $189, Oceanview $239
*** PANAMA CANAL ***
January 13 ~ 10 Nights ~ Holland America ~ Rotterdam
ITINERARY: Fort Lauderdale, Florida; return
Inside $599, Outside $699
Book up to 2 additional staterooms for your Family & Friends at these
special Dargal rates!
Friends & Family Outside $999
January 18 ~ 14 Nights ~ Celebrity ~ Infinity
ITINERARY: Fort Lauderdale, Florida; to Valparaiso, Chile
Inside $1000, Oceanview $1200, Suite $3500
*** REPOSITIONING ***
March 14 ~ 8 Nights ~ Norwegian ~ Norwegian Dream
ITINERARY: New Orleans, Louisiana; to Miami, Florida
Interior $349, Oceanview $399
May 8 ~ 11 Nights ~ Norwegian ~ Norwegian Wind
ITINERARY: Vancouver, B.C.; to Honolulu, Hawaii
Oceanview $699, Balcony $999
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Mont Tremblant: Rates are land only, quoted in U.S. dollars, per
condominium for a 2 night stay. Extra night rates are per night, per
condominium.
Resorts: Rates are land only, quoted in U.S. dollars per person (based on
double occupancy). 3 Night Stay rates are per person, Extra Night rates are
per person/night. Blackout dates may apply. Club Med Membership Fee is not
included.
Tours: Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars per person (based on double occupancy).
Cruises: Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars per person (based on double
occupancy). PORT CHARGES ARE INCLUDED.
Taxes, fees and Dargal’s $20 Service Charge per room are additional. 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.
For more information on these and other Dargal Interline specials:
Call Toll Free: 1-800-690-3223
International Toll Free: (International Access Code)-800-2832-7425
Fax: (250) 861-3283
PLEASE QUOTE EM# 122703
Here are some deals from Interlining Plus -
NORWEGIAN SKY
7 nights Southern Caribbean San Juan return
Inside $399 USD /Outside $499 USD
January 11; February 8, 22; March 7, 21
January 18, February 1, 15, 29, March 14, 28
NORWEGIAN DREAM
7 nights Western Caribbean New Orleans return
February 15, 29: Inside $399 USD /Outside $449 USD
February 22: Outside: $599 USD
March 7: Inside $499/Outside $549 USD
NORWEGIAN MAJESTY
7 nights Western Caribbean Charleston return
March 13: Inside $564 USD /Outside $649 USD
March 20, 27: Inside $549 USD /Outside $649 USD
MARCO POLO
12 nights Antarctica & South Georgia Ushuaia return
January 20: Inside $1,199 USD /Outside $1,199 USD
MARCO POLO
14 nights Amazon Adventure Manaus to Bridgetown Barbados
March 7: Inside $645 USD /Outside $789 USD
All-Inclusive resorts
JAMAICA CLUB AMBIANCE
Runaway Bay, Jamaica
January 2 - December 2: $68 USD
MEXICO RESORTS
GOLDEN HOTEL AND SPA
All Inclusive Fitness Resort Puerto Vallarta
January 5 - April 4: $70 USD
GRAND NUEVO VALLARTA BY OCCIDENTAL
January 4 - 31: $86 USD; kids $43 USD
February 1 - April 10: $92 USD
CARIBBEAN VILLAGE PLAYACAR
January 4 - 31: $86 USD; kids $31 USD
February 1 - April 10: $98 USD
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC RESORTS
JACK TAR PUERTO PLATA BY OCCIDENTAL
ADULTS ONLY!
January 4 - 31: $79 USD,
February 1 - April 10: $86 USD
ALLEGRO PUNTA CANA BY OCCIDENTAL
January 4 - 31: $83 USD; kids $37 USD
February 1 - April 10: $92 USD
GRAND FLAMENCO PUERTO PLATA BY OCCIDENTAL
January 4 - 31: $80 USD; kids $ 37 USD
February 1 - April 10: $86 USD
GRAND FLAMENCO PUNTA CANA BY OCCIDENTAL
January 4 - 31: $95 USD; kids $37 USD
February 1 - April 10: $104 USD
OCEAN ARC DECAMERON BEACH & CASINO RESORT
January 2 - April 15: $50 USD; kids $19 USD
*All resorts are in USD, land only, based on double occupancy
ROME WEEKEND
4 nights Includes hotel, daily breakfast, transfers if arriving at
Trafalgar Flight times & Rome sightseeing tour
January-March from $465 CDN per person land only
PARIS WEEKEND
4 nights Includes hotel, daily breakfast, transfers if arriving at
Trafalgar Flight times, & sightseeing tour
January-March from $490 CDN per person land only
LONDON LONG WEEKEND
3 nights Includes hotel, daily breakfast, transfers if arriving at
Trafalgar Flight times, & sightseeing tour
January-April from $410 CDN per person land only
LONDON REVISITED
6 nights Includes hotel, daily breakfast, transfers if arriving at
Trafalgar Flight times
January-April from $575 CDN per person land only
*Tours are CDN funds, land only, based on double occupancy.
Call Interlining Plus for details on these deals and many more -
1-800-665-3100
REMEMBER TO MENTION IF YOU ARE A PIONAIR TO AVOID THE $20.00 SERVICE CHARGE
- only on Interlining Plus!.
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