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	Dear NetLetter, Vesta and Terry wish to acknowledge the help that Alan Rust has provided in getting the new web based edition of our NetLetter launched using Constant Contact software. Our launch was so successful and virtually trouble free that the Pionairs have now followed our lead and started to launch a version of their newsletter using the same software. We now estimate that the NetLetter is read by over 2700 retirees when counting our email distribution and those that print the NetLetter and give them out to their friends. To get in touch with either the Editor/Pilot or Co- Pilot our email address is still This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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 in similar to the following image. (The image below doesn't work but your links at the bottom will). Thank you

Need to know...
	Cancellation of Aer Lingus ZED and ID50 agreement. - On May 1, 2005 Aer Lingus (EI) will cancel its Ticketing and Baggage Agreement (MITA) with Air Canada. When this occurs, the Interline Agreement which offers employees reduced fares of 50 per cent and zonal discounts on EI flights will be immediately cancelled. While the Employee Travel Site will continue to show the agreement as active until the end of this month, any tickets issued for travel after May 1 will be invalid. The Irish carrier is making this move in order to cut costs.

Nice to Know...
	The ACFamily Network has installed a "new and improved" Classified Section. This is free to use for ACFamily Members (membership is free too). See: www.acfamily.net/class for more info. The Winnipeg Flying Club has been in operation since 1927 as one of Canada's largest flight training facilities. Recent trends in the aviation training business, changes in their costs and a reduction in revenue commensurate with the current industry has compelled The Winnipeg Flying Club Board of Directors to suspend operations. The aircraft and buildings of The Winnipeg Flying Club will be made for sale immediately. Pending the sale of their buildings The Winnipeg Flying Club will resume operations sometime in the future. The Winnipeg Flying Club owns outright their clubhouse and hangar buildings at St. Andrews Airport. Staff will be available to customers and students that require access to our facilities by appointment at 338-7927. Canadian Aviation Historical Association - Vancouver Island Chapter - Please note that the Vancouver Island Chapter CAHS has a change of date for the next meeting The May meeting has had to be cancelled. The next meeting will be Wednesday, June 1, 2005 in the Norseman Room at the BC Aviation Museum, 1:00 pm. A notice will go out closer to the date with details of the meeting. Elwood White and Peter Smith will have a book reading and signing of their long awaited bookof the first 100 years of West Coast aviation. The published title is "Wings Across the Water". The signing will be at; Life Times Books, 1-9768 Third Street, Sidney, BC, This is on Friday, April 29, 2005, at 5:30 pm and refreshments will be served. For more information: 250-656-5495 or www.lifetimesbooks.ca Jackie Frampton 250-544-2183 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Why!
	Ever wonder why you can have a 15 minute argument with the airlines check in staff when you are only slightly over the baggage limit? The previous passenger to you, who possibly weighed 90 lb (40 kg) more than your own weight cruised on through because their baggage was with in limits. To make matters worse, once you have passed through security, you may purchase an unlimited amount of duty free shopping, and no one is concerned.

Remember when...
	On May 12th 1976, Air Canada DC-8 CF-TJY fin 865 c/n 45964 landed at PIK (Prestwick) airport where some aircraft from 28 different airlines had arrived bringing supporters and fans for the final of the European Soccer Cup being played at Glasgow that year.

Where are they now?
	B737-200 CP fin 720 AC fin 520 c/n 22658 C- GCPZ originally leased from Arkia (Isreal) and returned has been sold to Changchangi Airlines in Dec 2004 together with CP fin 725 AC fin 525 c/n 22865 C-GQCP. B767 fin 610 C-GAVA c/n 22526 taken out of service and stored at MHV July 19/03 is now with Iraqi Airways. B737 CP fin 715 AC fin 515 C-GCPT c/n 22258 returned to Arkia (Israel) and now leased to Air Nor Terra Oct 12/2004. B737 CP fin 721 AC fin 521 C-GFCP c/n 22659 returned to Pegasus Aviation/Capital rereg N986PG. DC8-63 fin 879 c/n 46115 C-FIX sold to Airborne Express registered N825AX was then sold to Lineas Aereas Paraguayas in 1984 and registered ZP-CCH

Star Alliance News
	South African Airways is laying plans to be a healthy global competitor while preparing for full membership in the Star Alliance, expected in April 2006.

Other News!
	President Bush orders review of new passport rules Last Updated Fri, 15 Apr 2005 13:08:10 EDT CBC News WASHINGTON - Washington is having second thoughts about plans that would require Canadians entering the U.S. to have passports. U.S. President George W. Bush said Thursday that he had ordered a review of the proposed U.S. Homeland Security department rules, which were announced last week. Under the new rules, Canadians without a passport would be barred from entering the U.S. after Dec. 31, 2006, unless they have a special U.S. "laser visa" border crossing card that includes a fingerprint or other "biometric identifier" such as a retinal scan. Update FROM APRIL 5, 2005: re: U.S. will demand passports from Canadians But after a speech to the American Society of Newspaper Editors on Thursday, Bush expressed concern over the potential effects of the new rules. "When I first read that in the newspaper about the need to have passports, particularly the day- crossings that take place ... I said, 'What's going on here?'," said Bush. "I thought there was a better way to expedite the legal flow of traffic and people." The White House didn't say why the president was unaware of the plans, which were announced by his administration on April 5. Public Safety Minister Anne McLellan said Bush's review shows the president supports negotiations between the two countries over "accepted forms of ID." The changes could have a major impact on tourism between the U.S. and Canada. Roughly $1.5-billion worth of goods cross the Canada- U.S. border daily, and about 16 million Canadians entered the U.S. last year.

Smilies
	From the RAPCAN eMailNews A minister goes to heaven and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy who's dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addresses this guy, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven?" The guy replies, "I'm Joey Shasta, retired Air Canada pilot. Saint Peter consults his list. He smiles and says to the pilot, "Take this silken robe and golden staff and enter the Kingdom." The pilot goes into Heaven with his robe and staff. Next it's the minister's turn. He stands erect and booms out, "I am Joseph Snow, pastor of Saint Mary's in Pasadena for the last 43 years." Saint Peter consults his list. He says to the minister, "Take this cotton robe and wooden staff and enter the Kingdom." "Just a minute," says the minister..."that man was a pilot and he gets a silken robe and golden staff. How can this be?" "Up here - - we work by results," says Saint Peter, "while you preached, people slept; while he flew, people prayed."

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The NetLetter #883


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Since Oct/95 - "Over 2,234 AC retirees served"	May 1, 2005

Number 883

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	Dear NetLetter, Correction to last weeks NetLetter - It was pointed out by Gordon Woida (the Vancouver District Director for Pionairs) that the Pionairs BC mail list which started in September was actually in place before the NetLetter. It was the BC Pionairs mail list that most likely prompted the Pionairs National to adopt the same format. As he says, "I just wanted you to know I was paying attention". We now estimate that the NetLetter is read by over 2700 retirees when counting our email distribution and those that print the NetLetter and give them out to their friends. To get in touch with either the Editor/Pilot or Co- Pilot our email address is still This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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 in similar to the following image. (The image below doesn't work but your links at the bottom will). Thank you

Nice to Know...
	Pionairs Helping Pionairs - Two very good reasons to belong to the Pionairs - Recently, two entirely different situations presented themselves to Pionairs. First, it came to our attention a Widow in Winnipeg misplaced her final separation cheque some 18 years ago. A few weeks ago while sorting out these papers, she discovered the cheque. When she contacted Pension and Estates it seemed unlikely she could get compensation for the almost $2,000.00 dollars involved. Pionairs took on the task and within a week she had her cheque reissued for the full amount. Pionairs say Thank You, Air Canada. In another incident a Widow from Western Canada had her car broken into while returning from a Winter trip to the U.S.A. It seems her home insurance was due in October just as she was leaving for this Winter stay. Upon seeking compensation for a couple of laptop computers which were stolen, she quickly learned her home insurance had been cancelled last October. It seems her neighbour, who picked up her mail, signed for a Registered Letter and dropped it into her mailbag thinking nothing in particular about it. Upon her return and the claim to the insurance company ( after some 14 years ) they said -- No you don't have insurance. They went on to say we don't want your business since you didn't pay your premium. An application was made to Johnson Inc. for home insurance and because she had failed to pay her last policy on time, Johnson refused. Pionairs were contacted April 15th, 2005 and today we are happy to hear Johnson Inc., has reconsidered and has accepted her as a new customer. Pionairs say, Thank You, Johnson Inc.

Air Canada News
	After an intense competition with two European- based organizations, Jeppesen has won the chart and electronic aeronautical data business for both Air Canada and its regional airline subsidiary, Air Canada Jazz.

Reader Feedback
	The 4TH Annual Crew Schedulars get together Will be held: July 23rd - 1400HRS 619 Rive Boisee Pierrefonds, QC RSVP Allan Nellis This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: (514) 624 7324 or - Mike Tritt - (514) 697 8975 - Lois Cadman (514) 694 0276 - Don Pooles (514) 695 9019 - Tom Brown (514) 695 3780 Not just another aviation book. I'm a retired member of the ACFamily and have just published a book called "The Big Dipper Route". In the book I recount some of the frightening, amusing and exhilarating experiences I had when I was a young DC-3 Captain for Great Northern Airways in Whitehorse and Inuvik during the late sixties. I tried not to make it just another aviation book but rather an account of how I matured as a pilot and as a man through learning the hard way. I also tried to describe the Arctic in all its beauty and danger plus the interaction between the people who inhabit the north, both First Nations and Whites. Readers can surf over to the website, www.BigDipperRoute.com for further information about the book. Thanks, Danny Bereza This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Help wanted - Betty Morgan sends this plea Just wondering if anyone who reads this would remember the presentation film used way back in th '60's called "Mr. Barnaby Sleeps in The Sky" - I would love to get a copy so I could give it to Jack for his 85th birthday. He recalls going to meetings on PEI of the IODE or little church groups and trying to sell them on flying with that film. Your help would be wonderful. Thanks. Betty Morgan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Accommodations in N. Ireland I am interested in finding reasonable accommodations in N. Ireland (on the coast), in the vicinity of Belfast. My wife and I are planning a trip to Ireland in September 2005. We will be traveling with two other couples, and we will be in Ireland for approximately two weeks. We could also stay in the Irish Republic, as long as the accommodations are close to the border. Any help from members would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much. Cleve Beeler This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Correction notice#2 With regard to the 24 April Netletter the information on the disposition of DC-8-63, Tail No. 879 Registration (FIX), I believe it was FTIX as all of the DC-8's.from DC-8-41 Tail No. 801 C-FTGA thru to Tail No. 879 C-FTIX, all were C-FT and so on. It was a pleasure for me to fly DC-8's from 1962 to 1979, they were all good aircraft but the 63 series were finest. I was flying 747's when the Company was using the 70 series DC-8's. I look forward to receiving the "Netletter". Keep up the good work. Ray Nelson - (Retired Capt.)

Shuttle Skuttle
	--> UP AND AWAY WITH THE SHUTTLE CREW NASA has constructed an electronic press release for its upcoming launch of the space shuttle. It is narrated by Scott Bakula, of Enterprise. The interactive presentation features the crew, the shuttle itself, and the mission. It's pretty good. See it at: www.nasa.gov/externalflash/rtf_flash/start.html SPACE CAPSULE LANDS SAFELY A spacecraft carrying three astronauts from the International Space Station has touched down in Kazakhstan, Russian officials say. FULL STORY: www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2005/04/24/space- return050424.html

Other News!
	Airbus First Flight Of A380 April 22, 2005 The first flight of the world's biggest airliner, the Airbus A380,as final tests are run on the massive doubledecker with room for over 800 passengers. Secrecy and a slight delay have fuelled rumours of fires, collapsed landing gear and plots to spirit away the plane to a deserted German air base as anticipation mounts among enthusiasts lining the fences at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, southern France."We've heard them all. There's no truth in any of it," said an Airbus spokeswoman, who reiterated that plans called for flying the plane by the end of the month.The most closely watched debut since the supersonic Concorde first roared down the runway in 1969, the A380 will fly straight into the history books as the first airliner bigger than the Boeing's 747 jumbo, which debuted four decades ago."It's a great milestone in the history of the project," said a spokeswoman for Virgin Atlantic, one of the airlines waiting to take delivery of the plane.Virgin founder Richard Branson, who wants gyms and private double beds on his A380s, had the words "Mine's bigger than yours" written on the side of Virgin's first Airbus A340- 600 in 2002 and is expected to have similar fun with the A380. followup HUGE NEW JET TESTED IN FRANCE Maiden flight of Airbus A380. The first flight of the world's biggest airliner, the Airbus A380, was successfully completed Wednesday, April 27, 2005. The aircraft took off from its production site in Toulouse with a crew of six and about 20 tonnes of test equipment, and landed safely after a test flight of approximately four hours. The massive double- decker has room for over 800 passengers and Airbus gave the first plane playfully gave the first plane the registration F-WWOW.
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Terry's Travel Tips
	Hot Flash - Infinity Alaska Cruise May 16 LIMITED CABIN SPACE - Interline World Vacations NO PROCESSING/BOOKING FEE CELEBRITY ALASKA HOT FLASH PRICES ==================================== Celebrity - Infinity - May 16 - 12 Nights Alaska Return from San Francisco Starting in San Francisco with stops in Victoria, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Hubbard Glacier (Cruising), Sitka, Ketchikan, Inside Passage (Cruising) Inside from $600 USD Oceanview from $800 USD Balcony Concierge Class from $1050 USD limited cabins available ----------------------------------------------- All cruise prices quoted per person based upon double-occupancy in USD. Port Changes Included. ----------------------------------------------- *PORT CHARGES INCLUDED. Government taxes extra. Rates are capacity controlled and are subject to change without notice. All prices are in US dollars, based on double occupancy for new bookings only and apply only to eligible Airline Personnel and their certain family members. Proof of employment and/or relationship to employee required. Certain terms and conditions may apply -For information and reservations, please call INTERLINE WORLD VACATIONS AT 1-866-279-8480 toll free or (604) 279-8482 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The NetLetter #884


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Since Oct/95 - "Over 2,234 AC retirees served"	May 7, 2005

Number 884

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	Dear NetLetter, Happy Mother's Day! Be sure to see the story below entitled "Not just a Mom". Air Canada seems to have made a slight change in their ETS website address that is causing some concern for many retirees. It seems they have changed the ETS (Employee Travel Site) web address from https://travel.aircanada.ca that a lot of people had bookmarked to http://travel.aircanada.com The first link gives a security error while the second link is OK. (Now you know). We now estimate that the NetLetter is read by over 2700 retirees when counting our email distribution and those that print the NetLetter and give them out to their friends. To get in touch with either the Editor/Pilot or Co- Pilot our email address is still This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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 in similar to the following image. (The image below doesn't work but your links at the bottom will). Thank you

Must know...
	A change in the way employees and retirees contact Employee Services (North America only). As many of you are aware, on June 6, a number of administrative functions carried out by People Services and other Employee Relations departments will be outsourced to Hewitt Associates, however, the development of new programs and policies will continue to be managed by Air Canada's Employee Relations team. Trained to provide you with personal service in a highly secure environment, Hewitt's service associates will be available from Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in all time zones in North America. To ensure your personal information is protected and to confirm your identity when calling the Employee Services Contact Centre, later this month, a letter containing a unique four- digit password will be sent to the home address of all active and retired employees based in North America.

Nice to Know...
	From the http://travel.aircanada.com web site - When booking your travel, keep to one priority - We understand that travelling on standby can be nerve wracking when the flight loads are full or almost full. However, this is one of the prices we pay for the privilege of being able to travel so easily and at a significant saving. It's come to our attention that there has been an increase in the number of employees listing themselves with different priorities for the same flight and date (i.e.: C2/Y10 plus a C1/J10). Registering yourself under two separate priorities is NOT permitted. The final selection of your priority status for personal travel must be completed prior to your arrival at the airport. Airport agents will not make changes to your priority once you are at the airport. Please remember, one of the first rules of employee travel is to ensure the operation is not negatively affected by your travel arrangemen

Not Just a Mom
	Pulled from the ACFamily Network Not Just a Mom A woman named Emily renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. "What I mean is," explained the recorder, "do you have a job, or are you just a..."Of course I have a job," snapped Emily. "I'm a mother." "We don't list 'mother' as an occupation... 'housewife' covers it," said the recorder emphatically. I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like, "Official Interrogator" or "Town Registrar." "What is your occupation?" she probed. What made me say it, I do not know... The words simply popped out. "I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations." The clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair, and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly, emphasizing the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire. "Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest, "just what you do in your field?" Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply, "I have a continuing program of research, (what mother doesn't), in the laboratory and in the field, (normally I would have said indoors and out). I'm working for my Masters, (the whole darned family), and already have four credits, (all daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money." There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door. As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants - ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern. I felt triumphant! I had scored a beat on bureaucracy! And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than "just another mother." Motherhood...What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door. Does this make grandmothers "Senior Research Associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations" and great grandmothers "Executive Senior Research Associates"? I think so!!! I also think it makes Aunts "Associate Research Assistants". Author Unknown

Reader Feedback
	Help wanted by Byron Dale Over the past 40 years (28 on active service) I have flown hundreds of times, including 64 other airlines, visiting 5 continents and 45 countries. My desire is to create an historic document for the family. I have lots of boarding cards, flight coupons, expense accounts, etc. to accurately complete the document. I want to have a relational data base, with pull-down menues of: a) Airports including 3 letter codes, for departure and arrivals, b) Cities and countries for company business beyond airports, c) Calendar, available for different "fields" inserts, d) Airlines - some now defunct. e) mileage between airports ?? All those sub-programs have already been written so its a case of a programmer importing them into the database. There will be an "Entry card" where the information can be initially entered. Are there any colleagues out there who could create such a relational data-base for me? Probably other Pionairs would want the program as well. Byron Dale - R20903 - General Claims. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Obituary
	Obituary of an ex coworker (YYZXNAC) of mine and a long time NetLetter reader. Vesta. GARY J. ROBERTSON Suddenly, on April 28, 2005 in his 58th year. Dear son of the late William and Vera. Loving father of Karen, Suzanne and Graham. Dear brother of the late Wayne. Beloved husband of Pauline for 32 years. Gary will be forever loved and fondly remembered by his many friends and family.

Star Alliance News
	Lufthansa is in no hurry to replace its fleet of 60 737- 300s/-500s even though the aircraft have an average age of 14 years. Lufthansa will make an offer on Wednesday to the small shareholders of Swiss International Air Lines, which it is taking over

Other News!
	Flight attendants and mechanics at United Airlines both threatened to engage in strike action if the carrier's agreement to terminate its pension plans is approved by the US Bankruptcy Court at a May 11 hearing. Bankrupt US Airways on Wednesday said it took a USD$91 million charge in its recently reported first quarter related to the termination of three benefit pension plans. Singapore Airlines confirmed reports that delivery of its first A380 will be delayed from the original target of May 2006 All 18 air controllers on duty at Tokyo's Haneda Airport forgot a runway was shut for construction and one of them told a plane to land there, officials said, but the aircraft was safe as the stretch was clear.

Terry's Travel Tips
	Before you check out of your hotel, carefully examine your bill to make sure you were billed the quoted rate, particularly when your stay spans both a weekend and weekday, which are often billed at different rates. Mistakes are common (which is a good reason to avoid the express checkout service). ==================================== ALASKA CRUISES ==================================== Royal Caribbean - Radiance of the Seas - May 14 - 7 Nights Alaska - Vancouver Roundtrip Starting in Vancouver with stops in Inside Passage (Cruising), Juneau, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier (Cruising), Ketchikan. Inside: $649 USD, Oceanview: $699 USD, Balcony: $799 USD Norwegian - Norwegian Dream - 10 Nights - May 19 Alaska Return: Vancouver to Seattle Starting in Vancouver with stops in Cruise the Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Cruise Hubbard Glacier, Anchorage, Cruise Gulf of Alaska, Sitka, Prince Rupert, Seattle. Inside: $599 USD, Oceanview: $699 USD Balcony: $1299 USD, Suite: $1999 USD Norwegian - Norwegian Spirit - May 14- 7 Nights Alaska - Vancouver to Seattle Starting in Vancouver with stops in Cruise the Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Cruise Sawyer Glacier, Seattle. Inside: $299 USD, Oceanview: $399 USD, Balcony: $499 USD Celebrity - Mercury - May 20 - 7 Nights Alaska - Vancouver to Seattle Starting in Vancouver with stops in Juneau, skagway, Hubbard Glacier (Cruising), Ketchikan, Inside Passage (Cruising), Seattle. Inside: $400 USD, Oceanview: $500 USD, Balcony: $750 USD Norwegian - Norwegian Spirit - May 21- 7 Nights Alaska Return - Seattle Roundtrip Starting in Seattle with stops in Cruise the Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Cruise Sawyer Glacier, Skagway, Prince Rupert. Inside: $399 USD, Oceanview: $499 USD, Balcony: $599 USD Norwegian - Norwegian Star - May 22- 7 Nights Alaska Roundtrip - Seattle Roundtrip Starting in Seattle with stops in Cruise the Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway,Cruise Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, Victoria. Oceanview: $499 USD, Balcony: $599 USD Norwegian - Norwegian Spirit - May 28- 7 Nights Alaska Return - Seattle Roundtrip Starting in Seattle with stops in Cruise the Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Cruise Sawyer Glacier, Skagway, Prince Rupert. Inside: $499 USD, Oceanview: $599 USD, Balcony: $699 USD Princess - Regal Princess - May 28 - 10 Nights Alaska - San Francisco Roundtrip Starting in San Francisco return with stops in Victoria, Sika, Tracey Arm, Juno, Ketichikan. Inside: $949 USD, Oceanview: $999 USD Norwegian - Norwegian Star - May 29- 7 Nights Alaska Roundtrip - Seattle Roundtrip Starting in Seattle with stops in Cruise the Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway, Cruise Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, Victoria. Oceanview: $599 USD, Balcony: $699 USD All cruise prices quoted per person based upon double-occupancy in USD. Port Changes Included. For information and reservations, please call INTERLINE WORLD VACATIONS AT 1-866-279-8480 toll free or (604) 279-8482

Smilie
	While flying into Cheyenne one spring day the tower anounced to pattern traffic... Tower: Piper 1234 be aware of a flock of birds off of runway 12. Piper 1234: Tower, we have birds in sight off our right wing. Tower: Piper 1234 can you deternime what kind of birds they are? ...Geese? Cessna 567: Tower we have a flock of cranes off of our left wing. Tower: Cessna 567, can you tell what kind of cranes? (pause) Piper 1234: They appear to be ... unlit cranes. Unidentified:... Had that one coming.

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	Dear NetLetter, In Memory Of the late Pete de Wolfe. It is with great sadness that I relay the news that Peter DeWolfe, passed away on March 18th, 2005 in Florida. A mass of remembrance celebrating the life of Peter was held on April 26, at 2005 at St Dominic Parish, Oakville. Pete retired from Air Canada after 35 years of service. For our new readers We now estimate that the NetLetter is read by over 2700 retirees when counting our email distribution and those that print the NetLetter and give them out to their friends. To get in touch with either the Editor/Pilot or Co- Pilot our email address is still This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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 in similar to the following image. (The image below doesn't work but your links at the bottom will). Thank you

Must know...
	"Friends of Front St" (FoFS) - (those former C&SS'rs) - have a website that is frequently updated with new pics. If anyone is interested in having a look they can simply click on http: //imageevent.com/fofs/fofsreunions The site has 4 different Albums which can be accessed by a drop down menu at the top of the screen." The Pionair's Annual General Meeting for 2006 will be held in Quebec City, Quebec. Watch this space for more details as time goes by. When in Rome ........... Bob Muldoon sends us this information - For those people flying out of Rome FCO. Terminal "C" is for International - North American Carriers. Terminal "B" is for International - European Carriers. After a frustrating 45 minutes waiting, in terminal "C", for the counter number to show up for the Air Canada flight we again checked with the Information counter and were told that the computer does not come up with an Air Canada counter number as AC is handled by Lufthansa out of terminal "B", (normally out of counter 228). Bob Muldoon

Nice to Know...
	TOUR THE USA WITH GOOGLE SIGHTSEEING Three guys in Scotland have put pictures from the United States on the Internet. That would be no big deal, except these aren't just any pictures. They are taken from satellites and airplanes. The pictures come from Google Maps, and they show an astonishing array of things. As I write this, the most recent pictures are of the Carowinds theme park outside Charlotte, NC; the IMAX theater in Little Rock, AR; and a B-2 Stealth bomber at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The Scots started the site out of curiosity about the United States. Google Maps plans to start showing pictures from Britain. So, Americans will be able to return the favor. Check it out at: http://www.googlesightseeing.com To view your roof, or the top of anything else, click the Satellite link at: http://maps.google.com

Air Canada News
	Air Canada New Portal Information May 12, 2005 The following is some of the latest information released on the new Air Canada Portal, still expected to begin on June 06th, 2005 It now looks like some aspects may be available before the above date. Additional updates will be sent as they are received from Air Canada. Letters to be sent to the home address of North American active employees and retirees: You are invited to access ACaeronet once they have received your User ID and password. We should encourage the use of ACaeronet as it contains a lot of information. You are invited to look at the news on the homepage and to visit the different NEIGHBOURHOODS, such as the PEOPLE (Human Resources) neighbourhood. Please note you will have access to ACaeronet upon receipt of their User ID and password: You are not required to wait until June 6th. Should you have technical problems when accessing ACaeronet, you may contact the IBM Help Desk: North American toll- free 1-866-274-5444 or in Montreal 514-422-4357. You are also reminded that the same User ID and password to log in to ACaeronet will be used to log in to the Employee Self-Service (ESS) tool available as of June 6th. A 2nd letter will be sent the week of May 23rd providing the Employee Services Contact Centre password. Effective June 6th, when calling the Employee Services Contact Centre, active employees and retirees will be prompted for: User ID: AC 6-digit employee ID number (e.g. AC012345 - to type "AC" , use on touch phone: "22" and then follow with 6-digit ID number) And, the password: the letter will contain this 4-digit randomly generated password. Upon the first call at the Employee Services contact centre, caller will be invited to change it. It may be changed to any other password, such as the same password used to access ACaeronet. The password should be between 4 to 20 numerical characters. Should the caller forget the password, s/he will be able to speak with an Employee Services contact centre associate through the Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) system menu. Caller will be asked security questions to authenticate identity You are invited to visit our ACaeronet page to find out more about the new Employee Services. What can I do on the new Portal ? ? Effective June 6th, North American employees and retirees will have access to the Employee Self Service (ESS) online tool. This tool enables you to view and / or update your personal information, including: Phone Numbers, Home Addresses, Emergency Contacts and View Pay Statements , in the near future. in the first phase, this will only be available to employees and paid retirees based in Canada. Changes made using ESS will automatically and almost immediately update your central electronic personal file in Peoplesoft.

Reader Feedback
	For all who worked in the Winnipeg C&SS Department - There is a reunion planned for Friday September 9, 2005. Place: Viscount Gort, Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Merry Monarch Room Cost: $20.00 per person (includes buffet, tax and tips ), Cash Bar Time: 4:30 to midnight Please send cheques in the amount of $20.00 to: Theresa Dudar 228 Kingston Row Winnipeg,Manitoba R2M 0T4 tel: 204 235 1320 email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please include your email address and or your mailing address and phone number. If you have any old pictures please include these with your name on the back of the picture. These will be returned to you on the day of the event. As space is limited - it is first come first served. Spouses are invited to join us at or after 8:00 p.m. As food is to be ordered the deadline for your registration is: September 1. 2005. We must have all names in by this date so please don't delay.

Remember when...
	As you sit in your seat on a no-frills flight, we thought you might enjoy this - In 1980, Wardair was a predominant Canadian charter airline. Here is a sample of their Inflight service on flight 231 during the summer of 1980 Honolulu to Vancouver to Calgary - Welcome aboard We trust you will enjoy your flight today and to ensure your comfort, we will be offering the following services: HONOLULU TO VANCOUVER THIRST-QUENCHER-Once all passengers are settled in their seats. a refreshing Malahini fruit cocktail will be served. CANDY TRAY-Just before take-off, you will be offered a selection of fruit-flavoured candies. On both ascent and descent. The candy helps ease the discomfort of pressure build-up in your ears. INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT -For your musical listening pleasure. complimentary headsets will be distributed by our flight attendants. You will find a guide to the eight channels of recorded music. which ranges from popular to classical. listed in our inflight magazine. 'Wardair World:. We will also be offering a selection of current magazines. and for the children there are magic slates. story and comic books. COCKTAIL HOUR -Once we are in flight and as you bid farewell to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. you are invited to our - ':Aloha Happy Hour:. A selection of canapes will be offered with your favourite beverage. Choose from: Fruit juices - apple, orange, grapefruit, tomato. Soft drinks - Coke, ginger ale. 7UP, bitterlemon, soda, tonic Liquor-rye, rum, scotch. gin. vodka. beer Beverages-tea. coffee. milk DlNNER-Service of your leisurely dinner will begin about one and a half hours after take.off Commencing with the first course. a garden-fresh salad you will be offered a choice of vintage red or medium-dry white wine. Our red Selection du Chevalier, is a velvety Bordeaux made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec grapes. The white. La Flute Enchantee, has a heritage that dates back to 1791. Clear and crisp. it calls to mind the snow capped mountains of Austria. Your second course, a steak entree, will be served to you hot from our ovens. We cook our steaks rare, medium or well-done, so please request your preference from the flight attendant. Wine will be served throughout the meal and extra rolls and butter are available if you would like them. The last course is a selection from our tempting dessert trolley. with a choice of Black Forest cake. cheese cake, fresh fruit or cheese. While you are enjoying this, tea, coffee or milk will be served. CHILDREN's MEALS -if you would prefer to have your children served before you. please mention this to your flight attendant BABY FOOD-Canned baby food is available and we are equipped to heat baby bottles, although we are not able to provide formula. LlQUEURS- The perfect final touch to enjoy with your ':After Eight" chocolate mint Choose from our selection of Drambuie, Brandy, Kahlua. or Creme de Menthe. FRESHEN UP-After your meal, your flight attendant will offer you a refreshing hot towel. PILLOWS will be offered for your total relaxation and comfort and blankets are readily available throughout the flight REFRESHMENTS-Our complimentary beverage service continues. FLORAL MEMENTO-For the ladies, a beautiful Antherium to remind you of your island holiday: CANDY TRAY-Before a brief stop to disembark passengers. your flight attendant will offer you the selection of hard candy: Vancouver to Calgary. CANDY TRAY -As the aircraft prepares to take-off on the final lap of your journey. choose your favourite from the candy tray: SANDWICH TRAY- You will be offered a light snack of assorted sandwiches and a french pastry. with your choice of coffee, tea or milk CANDYTRAY-Prior to landing, you will again be offered your choice of candy crystals.

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	The largest passenger bridge in the world has been opened at London's Gatwick Airport. The air bridge, which spans a taxiiway, is high enough for a Boeing 747 to pass underneath and links the airport's North Terminal with a passenger pier. It will soon be cheaper to travel by taxi instead of paying them!!! The International Air Carrier Association, which groups 35 airlines, called on European Union finance ministers on Wednesday to abort the idea of a tax on airline tickets to raise money for poorest nations. The United States said on Monday it would be too harsh on airlines to tax emissions of heat-trapping gases from their planes, even though the European Union reaffirmed it was considering measures. The Air Transport Assn. has reacted strongly to a proposal by House Aviation Subcommittee Chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) to double the $2.50-per- segment federal security fee in order to fund the purchase and installation of explosive detection systems for in-line baggage screening at 64 US airports and install reveal technology at a further 376 airports over the next three years. With effect from 1 June 2005, Doha International Airport will be introducing a maximum weight limit per piece of baggage of 32kg for all airlines operating in and out of the airport.

Star Alliance News
	Star Alliance marks 8th anniversary. On May 14th., Star Alliance turned eight. Over those eight years, the alliance has consistently proven its value to the 16 member carriers. Revenues directly related to Air Canadas involvement in the alliance rose three per cent in 2004 over 2003. Lufthansa continues to be Air Canadas most valuable revenue partner, generating a 10 per cent increase for Air Canada over 2003. On any given day, some 4,200 Air Canada passengers connect either to or from a Star partner, with most of those connections occurring in Frankfurt. United leads the way with passenger connections, supplying some 67 per cent of all codeshare passengers Air Canada carries.

Other News!
	Bmi, Britain's second-largest full-service airline, plans to launch a daily service between London and Mumbai in October that will help take on rivals British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Members of the union representing mechanics at bankrupt United Airlines have given a lukewarm reception to a tentative deal that would cut their wages by 3.9 percent Strike Threats Muddy United's Outlook May 6, 2005 Bankrupt United Airlines, close to shedding one of its heaviest financial burdens, remains dogged by threats of potentially devastating labor strikes that some lawyers say may be illegal. Just a day after receiving approval to terminate its pension plans UAL Corp., parent of United Airlines, reported a staggering $1.07 billion net loss for the first quarter ended March 31 including $768 million in one-time reorganization items primarily related to the termination of its pension plans and the rejection of aircraft.

Terry's Travel Tips
	CANADIAN ROCKIES LODGING COMPANY LAKE LOUISE - ALBERTA The Lake Louise Inn is a modern mountain resort comprised of 232 guest rooms and located just minutes from the base of the Gondola at Lake Louise Mountain Resort. The resort features an indoor swimming pool, restaurant and lounge. Your package includes: 1 night lodging - standard room Lake Louise Summer Gondola - Lunch Ride and Dine From CAD$59/USD$50 per person based on double occupancy plus taxes. Valid from May 15 to May 31, 2005 Interliners must quote RRLL4948 to obtain this package. Proper ID will be required at check- in. KIMBERLEY ALPINE RESORT The elegant Trickle Creek Residence Inn by Marriott is located in the heart of Kimberley Alpine Village and features fully equipped studios, one and two bedroom suites. Home to Kelsey's Restaurant and Lounge, Trickle Creek Residence Inn by Marriott offers an outdoor heated pool, 2 outdoor hot tubs, fitness room and a daily hot continental breakfast. Your Golf Package includes: 2 nights lodging - one bedroom suite Daily hot continental breakfast 2 rounds at Trickle Creek Golf Resort including cart - one round any time during day - 2nd round afternoon - after 12PM Pre-booked tee times From CAD$259/USD$219 per person based on double occupancy plus taxes. Valid to May 27,2005 Prices may vary based on availability Interliners must quote RRKK4948 for this package. Proper ID will be required at check in. FERNIE ALPINE RESORT Riverside Mountain Lodge is located along the Elk River just minutes from Fernie Alpine Resort. A full service property featuring luxury chalets, restaurant, lounge, hot tubs, indoor pool and waterslide, make for a fun vacation location. Your package includes: 3 nights lodging - 2 bedroom/2 bath chalet 1 round at Fernie Golf and Country Club including cart Full day exciting Elk River Canyon whitewater rafting trip including lunch From CAD$219/USD$184 per person based on quad occupancy plus taxes. Valid to Jun 30, 2005 Interliners must quote RRFF4948 to obtain this package. Proper ID will be required at check in. FRASERWAY RV SPECIALS Fraserway's "SomeDay Oneway Special!" VANCOUVER - CALGARY - $99.00 for 4 days! CAD! Your Vancouver to Calgary Adventure includes: 1,200 kilometers! YVR to YYC is just 900 kilometers so you have loads of room on the odometer! Preparation Kits! Includes all bedding, pots n' pans etc...Basically just pack your toothbrush! CDR with 500 deductible! Insurance! Link to http://www.startrips.com for these and other deals.
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Smilie
	Overheard on approach to MCO... TWR: Traffic 12 o'clock, 2 miles, an Airbus. Airliner: Traffic in sight. (pause) And he'll be happy to know his rudder is intact. .

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The NetLetter #886


The NetLetter
Since Oct/95 - "Over 2,234 AC retirees served"	June 6, 2005

Number 886

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