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said Minister Lapierre. “Canada and the People’s Republic of China can be proud of the benefits this agreement will have for the travellers, shippers and airlines of both countries.”

The new entitlements under the agreement for airline operations include possibilities for additional passenger, all-cargo and code-sharing air services by Canada and Chinese airlines. A higher permitted frequency of weekly flights has been put in place to accommodate growing demand in the bilateral air travel market.

“Expanding air services to China gives Canadians and Canadian business new doorways through which they can increase their presence in

Vancouver International Airport Authority Welcomes Rent Relief From Ottawa ttawa’s announcement of a reduction in rent paid

by Canada’s airports to the Government of Canada is being welcomed by Vancouver International Airport Authority.

“The announcement is very good news for Vancouver International Airport,” said Larry Berg, president and CEO, Vancouver International Airport Authority. “We have been asking Ottawa to provide a more equitable rent formula for a number of years, and we’re pleased the Federal Government has responded. We appreciate the efforts of Transport Minister Jean Lapierre, Industry Minister David Emerson and the B.C. Liberal Caucus in advocating this initiative on our behalf.”

Between 1992 and 2003, the Airport Authority paid more than $600-million in ground lease pay-

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this dynamic market,” said Minister Peterson. “Canadian businesses have said they want better access to the Chinese market, and we are listening. This is a concrete example of the importance Canada places on our emerging market strategy.”

Because of these improvements to the bilateral air transport arrangements, Air Canada, Cargojet and Harmony Airways intend to introduce new air services.

As the major West Coast airport closest to Asia, Vancouver International Airport has a significant competitive advantage as the ideal gateway connecting the AsiaSEE CANADA/CHINA AGREEMENT, CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

Matches And Lighters Banned On U.S. Flights he U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has added lighters and strike-anywhere matches to its prohibited items list.

Effective immediately, these items—including butane, absorbed-fuel (Zippo-type), electric/battery-powered and novelty lighters—are prohibited in carry-on and checked baggage on all U.S.-bound flights. Passengers carrying lighters or strike-anywhere matches will be asked to surrender them, return them to their vehicle, or leave them with someone who is not travelling.

Travellers may still carry disposable lighters onto aircraft flying within Canada or to foreign destinations other than the United States.

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Scouring For FOD Photo: Jim Jorgenson

anadian Transport Minister JeanC. Lapierre and International Trade Minister Jim Peterson concluded a new and expanded bilateral air transport agreement with the People’s Republic of China last month.

The new agreement provides for a three-fold increase in permitted passenger and cargo flights to be operated by more airlines, between more city pairs, and under more flexible operating conditions than under the previous agreement. It also contains strong aviation safety and security provisions.

“Given the rapid growth in air travel between Canada and China, this new agreement is very timely,”

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very year, more than 100 volunteers from the Airport Authority, airport businesses, and BCIT staff and students gather in the pre-dawn hours to scour the airport’s runways, taxiways, aprons and nearby fields for Foreign Object Debris (FOD).

FOD includes any object that can potentially cause damage to an airplane or airport equipment, or injure airport personnel. Objects such as loose hardware, pavement fragments, broken pieces of luggage and even plastic bags can cause serious damage to planes as they take off and land at hundreds of kilometres an hour. According to the aerospace

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industry, FOD-related damage costs the industry approximately $4-billion a year.

YVR’s annual FOD Walk is one element of the Airport Authority’s program to keep FOD away from aircraft operational areas and raise awareness among workers about the importance of keeping the airfield FOD free.

In addition to the annual FOD Walk, airport staff sweep and clean the runways on a daily basis to ensure all FODrelated material is removed.

Through its FOD-free programs, YVR has achieved more than 10 consecutive years of runway operations without a FOD-related incident.

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Harmony One Step Closer To China Service ith the conclusion of China and Canada’s new bilateral air agreement last month, Harmony Airways is moving forward with plans to introduce daily passenger service to China.

Harmony has applied to Transport

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Canada for designation to fly to China. Once designation is granted, the carrier could start daily service as early as summer 2006. In the meantime, Harmony is working on cooperative agreements with Chinese-based SEE HARMONY, PAGE 3

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“This new air agreement provides opportunities for a significant increase in capacity and the number of destinations served by airlines of either country,” said Airport Authority president and CEO Larry

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Berg. “In the near-term, we are looking forward to adding Guanzghou to destinations served by YVR. And within a few years, we hope to add at least two more Chinese destinations and see service by additional Chinese and Canadian air carriers.”

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ments. Rent currently consumes more than 25 per cent of Vancouver’s total revenues, and is the single biggest cost of operating Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

For Vancouver, the new rent formula translates into a 54 per cent reduction. Over the next four years, rent paid to Ottawa by Vancouver will be reduced by approximately $90-million.

Between 2006 and 2020, the savings will total approximately $1.1billion.

Berg said the savings will go towards reducing airline charges and contributing to the Airport Authority’s capital program to ensure that YVR continues to be a

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premier global gateway and economic generator for the Province of British Columbia.

“We had a lot of support in the community for this initiative,” Berg added, “particularly from the Provincial Government, the cities of Vancouver and Richmond, the Vancouver Board of Trade, the B.C. Business Council, the GVRD, the Greater Vancouver Gateway Council and many others. We are very grateful for their continued support.”

For Vancouver, the new rent formula effectively achieves the 50 per cent reduction that the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) put forth in a proposal to Ottawa.

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carriers to introduce service on a code-shared basis. Code sharing allows passengers to conveniently connect from Harmony to other partner carriers using one ticket and a single, through fare.

In anticipation of receiving designation, Harmony is in discussions with both Airbus and Boeing about acquiring long-range aircraft.

“The bilateral air agreement is good news for Harmony Airways, and we want to thank both the Canadian and Chinese governments for making

this happen,” said Gary Collins, president and CEO. “In our application to Transport Canada, Harmony has asked for immediate designation for seven flight frequencies in 2006, and a further seven in 2008. We’re looking at various new aircraft, and we’re looking at a number of new routes in China and elsewhere in Asia.”

Launched in November 2002 as HMY Airways, an acronym for Harmony, the airline currently flies Boeing 757 aircraft on its scheduled service routes.

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER

By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer

Planning For Sustainability ustainability issues have become today’s headline news. And while sustainability may mean many things to many people, at the Airport Authority, we think good planning and sustainability are one and the same. Our long-term planning process looks 20 or more years out to ensure the choices we make today support a vibrant and vital airport tomorrow, benefiting our province and the communities we serve.

In November 2004, we began public consultation on our 2007-2027 Master Plan by opening a dialogue with influential business and community leaders about the future of the airport. Our goal was to generate discussion about YVR’s role in a sustainable future for our region, our province and our country.

Last month, we expanded the discussion by inviting 18-30 year-olds from around the province, leaders of B.C. communities served by YVR, and the airport’s neighbours to join us at three additional forum events.

At each of the forums, delegates were presented with a number of future development options, including various configurations for future terminal expansions, an additional runway, and ground transportation enhancements for a larger, busier YVR of the future.

The framework of sustainability was used to stimulate discussion about future development options. We asked delegates to consider the airport’s economic and social contribution to the region, as well as potential environmental impacts. We added governance to the sustainability framework to recognize the importance of local accountability for all of these issues. The

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forums proved highly successful; the input we received has helped us identify the most important issues to take forward to the community during the consultation process.

Over the next 18 months, the Airport Authority will hold meetings and consultations with community and industry groups, stakeholders and the airport’s neighbours to seek additional input on future development options.

Seeking public consultation on our 2007-2027 Master Plan is another way we remain accountable to our stakeholders. We are committed to engaging stakeholders and providing open, honest and timely communications about sustainability issues and our future plans.

The Airport Authority’s 2004 Sustainability Report, available on our website at www.yvr.ca, represents the evolution of previous sustainability reporting through the Community and Environment Report, last issued for 2003, and Annual Reports. It reports on our governance, economic, environmental and social performance in 2004 and represents the next step in our quest for continual improvement.

So, while sustainability issues may be today’s hot topic, here at YVR they’ve long been on our mind.

Thoughtful and prudent planning with public input and a focus on sustainability will ensure YVR remains a premier global gateway, a major economic generator for the province and the region, and a source of pride for British Columbians.

Your Airport Community Newspaper MAY 2005 ISSUE • VOL. 12 • NO. 7 YVR SKYTALK, the official newspaper of the Vancouver International Airport, is owned and published monthly by Westco Marketing Ltd. for the more than 26,000 people who make up the airport community at YVR. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in whole or part without the written permission of the publisher.

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Roberto Roberti, Liquor Specialist, the Nuance Group oberto Roberti exudes passion when talking about his job as a liquor specialist. Since June 2004, Roberto has worked with the Nuance Group, one of the world’s top airport retailers, as a liaison between the airport’s duty-free outlets and liquor vendors, and as support for the company’s sales team.

A Diverse Past A native of Venezuela, Roberto moved to Canada 10 years ago to study film production in Vancouver.

While attending school, Roberto began working for the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, marking the start of his YVR career. Since then, he has worked as a retail assistant manager with HMS Host, and with the Nuance Group, managing YVR’s three Tastefully Canadian stores.

Prior to coming to Canada, Roberto was a television producer, covering everything from politics to popular culture, and interviewing everyone from Ricky Martin to the president of Venezuela. He also has extensive experience in advertising

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and marketing, having worked with global advertising giants BBDO and J. Walter Thompson.

Subtleties and Nuances In less than a year, Roberto has acquired an impressive understanding of liquor. From aging to blending, learning about the technical and subtle differences between products has proved to be an exciting aspect of his job. Strict rules and regulations govern the branding and packaging of liquor, such as the wide range of whiskies. For example, did you know a whisky can only be called bourbon if it’s produced in Kentucky?

As a liquor specialist, Roberto ensures that products are appropriately displayed, assists with promotions, coordinates vendor visits to YVR, maintains stock, and helps support the team through training. Another component of Roberto’s job is sampling; the team recently finished a threeweek promotion featuring Johnnie Walker Blue Label.

Challenges include coordinating the delivery and purchasing of large volumes of products, the ability to understand the local market (with a predominately Asian market at YVR,

certain concepts and products will be more successful here than in airports with higher European traffic), and remaining price-competitive with outside markets.

Perks of the Job With thousands of passengers passing through the terminal each day, Roberto thrives on the variety life at YVR offers, and the energy of his staff. With more than half a dozen stores scattered throughout the terminals, success requires a dedicated and cohesive team.

Extroverted and curious, Roberto enjoys meeting passengers from around the world. At YVR, Roberto has encountered celebrities such as Tom Cruise and Susan Sarandon, and recalls Goldie Hawn, an apparent chocoholic, rushing in to buy chocolates just as the store was closing.

Other career highlights include a tour through the Canadian Club distillery, and the chance to meet the master blender of Chivas Regal.

Known as “The Nose,” master blenders are renowned for their ability to judge a blend, and through their

acute sense of smell, ensure a perfect outcome.

A World of Opportunity As the airport expands, and Vancouver’s status as a world-class tourist destination continues to grow, YVR’s duty free is evolving. Future

plans include the opening of a B.C.only wine section and an improved selection of premium brands, such as a $6,000 bottle of L’Esprit de Courvoisier, a very rare cognac packaged in a Lalique crystal decanter.

Outside of work, Roberto enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, baking pastries (his specialty), and enjoying a glass of scotch. Scotch whisky and single malt are his favourite drinks, and future travel plans include a trip to Scotland to visit the Glenfiddich distillery.

Passionate about politics, Roberto lists Paul Martin as the person he would most like to meet.

Delivery Of Final 757 Ends Chapter In Aviation History oeing has concluded the 23-year run of the 757-series passenger airplane by delivering the final one to Shanghai Airlines last month.

The 757 is one of seven commercial models that have sold more than 1,000 airplanes, with 1,030 of the 757s remaining in service.

“The fact that more than 1,000 757s were selected by 55 customers and [the aircraft] remain in service today is a great tribute to the imagination and skill of the Boeing employees who designed and built them,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and chief executive Alan Mulally. “The 757 holds a special place in aviation history for its efficiency and environmental responsibility, and we continue that

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Continuing the 757’s legacy of innovation, the final airplane delivered to Shanghai Airlines is the first 757 certified and delivered as a Chapter 4 airplane, meaning it meets noise limits scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2006.

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Air Canada Selects Boeing 777s And 787 Dreamliners To Modernize Its Fleet ny of Air Canada. “No other carrier in North America is in a position to order the latest and most capable variants of the 777, the 200LR, the 300ER and the 787. The superior customer comfort and operating economics of these aircraft will put us in the company of the leading European, Middle East and Asia Pacific carriers.”

The order is subject to several conditions, including final documentation, with Boeing and Air Canada expected to finalize the agreement by mid-year.

The Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner and 777-200LR Wordliner airplanes will be part of Air Canada’s fleet renewal plan. ir Canada has announced a fleet renewal plan that includes the addition of up to 36 Boeing 777s and 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to modernize its existing fleet, improve operating efficiencies, and create one of the world’s youngest and most simplified airline fleets.

The wide-body renewal plan includes firm orders for 18 Boeing 777s, plus purchase rights for 18 more, in a yet-to-be-determined mix of the 777 family’s newest models: the 777-300ER, the 777-200LR Worldliner (the longest range airplane in the world), and the newly announced 777 Freighter. Air Canada’s 777 deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2006, with the arrival

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of three 777-300ERs. The carrier’s first 777-300ERs will operate its Vancouver-Tokyo service.

The renewal plan also includes firm orders for 14 ultra-efficient new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, plus options and purchase rights for an additional 46 airplanes. Air Canada’s first 787 is scheduled for delivery in 2010.

“Our decision to modernize our fleet with the 777 and 787 Dreamliner will move Air Canada into a clear leadership position among North American international carriers with the world’s two newest and most efficient twin-engine, long-haul airplanes,” said Robert Milton, chairman, president and CEO of ACE Aviation Holdings, the parent compa-

“The timing of Air Canada’s decision is critical for locking in rapidly disappearing early delivery positions for the 787, which is essentially sold out through 2010,” said Alan Mulally, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO. “Air Canada also has secured three of the very few remaining near-term delivery slots for the 777.”

The 777 and 787 are uniquely suited to meet Air Canada’s current route structure and growth plans, which include long-range, non-stop routes for both passengers and cargo, with an increas-

B.C.’s Youth And Community Leaders Gather To Discuss YVR’s Future ast month, Vancouver International Airport Authority kicked off another round of public consultation and dialogue on future development of the airport with two day-long forums that allowed young British Columbians and community leaders from across the province to share their vision of B.C. and the airport 40 years into the future.

The Airport Authority organized the forums to seek community and stakeholder input on potential development options that would support the some 45 million passengers, 500,000 aircraft take-offs and land-

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The forums were part of the Airport Authority’s public consultation for its 2007-2027 Master Plan and resulting land use plan. A sustainability framework is being used to integrate social, environmental, economic, and governance considerations into the planning process.

“I’m excited that we have the community leaders of today and tomorrow participating in our longterm planning,” said Airport Authority president and CEO Larry Berg. “Their perspective will help us ensure that YVR continues to be developed to meet the needs of all British Columbians, and maintains its role as a major economic generator for our province.”

Future YVR development possibilities discussed at the forums included an additional runway, various configurations for new or expanded terminals, ground transportation enhancements, and site options for a larger, busier YVR able to support the vital travel, trade, and tourism of tomorrow.

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Enjoy our full breakfast menu from 5-11am, or a Teen Burger along with our famous Onion Rings and Root Beer for lunch and dinner.

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Hudson News International & Transborder Newsstands Hudson News offers a wide variety of current magazines, pocket books and newspapers for one to read while travelling the globe from Vancouver International Airport.

Hudson News also carries a large selection of travel accessories and regionally themed gifts. Our regional gifts range from Maple-flavoured food products, and West Coast salmon food items, to locally designed Native gifts and Canadian-themed items.

Travel accessories include voltage converters, luggage locks and straps, along with film and batteries. And of course, Hudson News carries a large selection of chocolate bars, candies, chips, snacks and water.

We at Hudson News want to make your flight a little bit more enjoyable by offering those extras or items one may have forgotten to pack!

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Menu choices range from sushi and bento boxes to rice bowls, noodle soups and delicious Chinese dishes.

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The Mighty Douglas DC-8

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By Henry Tenby

he story of the development of the DC-8 has been detailed in numerous publications, with 556 “eights” rolling off the Douglas Aircraft, Long Beach, California assembly line between 1958 and 1972. Over the past 45 years, the DC8 has enjoyed a long and prosperous career in Canada, and at one time was a common sight at YVR. Both Air Canada and Canadian Pacific (CP) Airlines flew DC-8s in the early 1960s.

From its Vancouver base, CP Air operated DC-8s on its long-haul domestic and U.S. routes and on all points in its overseas network before switching to DC-10s in the early ‘80s.

Air Canada also used DC-8 variants on its long-haul domestic routes, high-traffic U.S. destinations, and various points in Europe.

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fuel-thirsty passenger DC-8 fleets in the early 1980s, although Air Canada kept a small number in service for another decade to provide dedicated cargo capacity.

The venerable DC-8 soldiered on in Canadian skies until the mid1990s, operating for many of the start-up Canadian charter companies, which have now ceased operations.

CP Air’s DC-8 fleet was acquired

by Toronto-based Worldways, which operated the fleet until the early 1990s, when they were replaced by L-1011s.

Worldways operated summer charters from YVR to points in Europe.

The other large Canadian DC-8 operator was Nationair, whose operation was similar to Worldways’— Europe in the summer, sunny points south in the winter.

Both Worldways and Nationair ceased operations in the mid-1990s.

In the mid-‘80s, Quebecair operated stretch DC-8 summer charters to

YVR, taking tourists to London, sometimes with a return fuel stop in Goose Bay, Nova Scotia.

In the late ‘80s, following the lead of Nationair and Worldways, Vancouver-based Points-of-Call operated a single DC-8-50 on charters.

Another late-‘80s newcomer to the DC-8 charter scene was Calgarybased Holidair, which operated several DC-8-50s, providing charter services from Vancouver and Alberta for a few seasons.

In the early ‘90s, two U.S. airlines, Hawaiian Air and Trans-Continental, operated a short-lived series of YVRto-Hawaii flights using DC-8s.

Today, there are no commercially operated DC-8 passenger aircraft.

The remaining DC-8s are used as cargo aircraft, mostly in Africa.

Those old enough to have seen a DC-8 at YVR will remember it as an aircraft with lots of noise and smoke.

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Three Freddies For Alaska Airlines

or the third year in a row, Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan has received the Freddie Award for Program of the Year. Widely viewed as the frequent traveller community’s answer to the Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy awards, the Freddies recognize the best loyalty programs in the world.

Named after Sir Freddie Laker, who is celebrated for his pioneering marketing ideas within the travel industry in the 1970s, the Freddies are among the most prestigious awards in the travel industry.

At this year’s 17th annual ceremony, held in New York City on April 28, 2005, Alaska Airlines also received a Freddie for Best Website and Best Member Communications.

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Sponsored by InsideFlyer magazine, Freddie Award balloting is conducted entirely online. The voters—315,000 frequent flyers—rate the hotels’ and airlines’ programs in nine categories. The winners are determined by ‘value voting,’ a system in which voters rate their choices on a scale from one to 10. The Freddie in each category is awarded to the program with the highest average score that gained at least one per cent of the popular vote in its category.

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Capilano Suspension Bridge Wins Top Award he B.C. tourism industry has awarded the Capilano Suspension Bridge the Outside of the Box tourism award, marking this West Coast attraction’s fifth key award in recent years.

Held in conjunction with the 12th annual B.C. Tourism Industry Conference at the Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina in Vancouver on February 24, the sixth annual British Columbia Tourism Awards honoured individuals and organizations leading

B.C.’s rebounding tourism industry.

Tourism British Columbia and the Council of Tourism Association of B.C. established the Outside of the Box award to recognize forwardthinking companies that introduce innovative new tourism products that lead to business success and benefit the tourism industry.

Capilano Suspension Bridge received the award for its Treetops Adventure, the first attraction of its kind in North America. Launched in May

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For example, a novel compression system safely secures each tree’s observation platform using only nine kilograms of force per square inch, about the same amount of pressure exerted by pressing a thumb firmly on a tabletop. Combined with custom-engineered steel cables and regular inspections and adjustments, this system does not damage the three-hundred-year-old Douglas fir trees in any way.

Built 115 years ago to span Capilano Canyon, Capilano Suspension Bridge is one of Vancouver’s most popular visitor destinations. Since the opening of the forest walkway and eco-tourism experience, Capilano Suspension Bridge has enjoyed a 40 per cent increase in admissions.

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Sitting next to someone in a confined space for a long period of time may not seem enticing to even the most relaxed of travellers, but you never know how one trip could alter the course of your life.

For Andrea Phillips, a painfully nervous flyer, a trip from Toronto to Vancouver proved fateful. An unseasonable October snowstorm in Ontario had halted traffic, causing her to almost miss her flight. Luckily she made it, because that trip, which she had been dreading, would mark a pivotal point in her life—the man seated next to her would become her fiancé just six months later.

As Andrea said, “when I sat down on the plane the last thing I was thinking about was meeting someone. But after speaking to Justin, I knew something special was happening.”

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Travel can help you determine how someone handles stress, and, in some cases, how lack of sleep affects their mood. If someone can be charming while travelling, chances are they’re even more charming under different circumstances.

Whether it is a business contact, a romance, or even just a way to pass some time, on your next flight take the opportunity to get to know your neighbour. You never know what impact the person sitting next to you could have on your life.

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This month’s Readers’ Choice special insert lists participating sponsors, all of whom are providing weekly draw prizes. All weekly winners are also eligible for the grand prize draw for a trip to Britain, courtesy of Zoom Airlines, which will be awarded at the end of this month.

March winners, Gillian and Ed Thompson from Burnaby, took home a fragrance gift basket and a Pepsi 12-pack.

(Left) Weekly prize draw of an A&W Root Beer bear was awarded to Marc Raymond.

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Monasteries Offer Heavenly Vacations European vacation doesn’t have to be expensive if you’re like one of thousands of travellers who have discovered the centuries-old tradition of staying in a monastery. Rates for accommodation range from a voluntary donation to an average of $25 per night, often including meals.

In Europe, monasteries abound in both Italy and Spain, which according to the World Travel Organization are two of the top three travel destinations in the world.

Two new books from award-winning travel author Eileen Barish explain how to make a trip to Spain or Italy a memorable and inexpensive experience. “The Guide to Lodging in Italy’s Monasteries” and “The Guide to Lodging in Spain’s Monasteries” are extensive compilations of accom-

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modations from Andalucia to Valencia, from Assisi to Venice. The books contain detailed descriptions and photos of monasteries, amenity information and accounts of nearby towns, attractions, and local history culled from in-depth interviews and research.

“Staying at a monastery is a remarkable travel experience based on a deep-rooted custom of hospitality,” said Barish. “You can visit centuries-old castles and explore miles of hidden beaches while enjoying the comfort and care of welcoming monks and nuns.”

The books not only provide a comprehensive list of available accommodations, but also include detailed instructions on how to make reservations at more than 500

Italy’s Conventio di Santa Maria del Soccorso is a 16th century convent that houses exquisite paintings and a beautiful cloister.

monasteries, convents and casas (bed and breakfast or guest-house accommodations) across Italy and Spain. Each book contains a sample reservation letter in either Spanish or Italian to make booking a reservation simple.

The monasteries detailed in the

books are open to travellers regardless of religious denomination, and the books contain all the information necessary to plan a trip, including rates, address, telephone, fax, e-mail address and website where available, contact person and descriptions of accommodations.

The Voyages Camel Cup, held every year in Alice Springs, is undoubtedly one of the quirkiest Australian events.

Auckland’s unique Minus 5 ice bar has sent a chill through the spine of more than 30,000 locals and tourists.

a ‘beach’—an annual event since 2002. The ‘beach’ comes complete with white sand, palm trees, sun beds and parasols.

Ice diving in the French Alps Tignes in the French Alps is better known for its ski slopes than its diving opportunities. However, professional ice divers will accompany qualified divers on a truly unforgettable underwater experience through a hole in the ice in Tignes Lake.

Auckland ice bar Minus 5 offers a unique bar experience in Auckland. The entire bar, including walls, sculptures, seats and glasses, are made of ice. People are offered warm jackets and given a 30-minute tour, which includes a drink of vodka.

Sleeping underwater in Dubai Leading the way with underwater hotels, the five-star Hydropolis, opening in December 2006, is billed as the world’s first underwater hotel. It will feature 220 suites divided into three elements: a landing station, a tunnel to the submarine area, and the submarine hotel, where guests will sleep in underwater suites.

Imprisoned in Bolivia Prison inmates operate San Pedro prison in La Paz, Bolivia as a cooperative venture. The guards allow

tourists in for a few dollars, and, once inside, visitors are left on their own for a highly unusual tour among the prisoners.

Camel racing in Alice Springs This event pays homage to the great cameleers who opened up the Australian outback. The Voyages Camel Cup has been an annual event since 1971, taking place this year on July 9 with a series of races that include up to 20 camels in each race.

In the “Honeymoon Handicap” novelty race, grooms race their camels half way around a track and have the camels kneel beside their waiting brides, who then climb on and charge back to the finish line with their grooms.

Cape Town face lift Guests at the Twelve Apostles Hotel in Cape Town can choose a new nose or tummy surgery from the hotel’s team of qualified plastic surgeons, at prices that are competitive with centres worldwide.

Cooking in China For those who want to experience more than just the sights and sounds of the cities and countryside of China, there are tour options that include learning the cooking skills behind the perfect Chinese meal.

Unusual Travel Activities lmost all areas of the world boast must-do activities for visitors.

When in Rome, visit a museum. In Paris, climb the Eiffel Tower. Touring Australia, visit the Sydney Opera House. However, with increased travel and greater accessibility to more locations, there are a variety of novel worldwide activities, designed to pique the interest of even the most jaded traveller.

Carole Cooper, of Flight Centre travel agency, recently shared some of the top picks of unusual activities being offered around the globe in a variety of destinations.

Surfing in New York Tourists and residents are now able to surf legally at the recently

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opened Rockaway Beach location in Queen’s, New York. Previously, surfing at the city’s beaches or stretches of water had been outlawed.

Skiing in Dubai People will soon be able to cool off from Dubai’s 48-degree Celsius heat at a faux indoor mountainside dubbed “Ski Dubai.” The area will offer skiing and snowboarding trails, mugs of hot chocolate and log fireplaces, all designed to help visitors forget the soaring outdoor temperatures.

Sunbathing on the River Seine The months of July and August will once again see a 3.2-kilometre stretch of the River Seine turned into

Illanaaq, The Face Of Vancouver 2010 Olympics nveiled during a live nation-wide television broadcast last month, the Vancouver 2010 emblem is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional inukshuk, a stone sculpture used by Canada’s Inuit people as directional landmarks across the snow-and-ice covered northern Canadian lands.

Named Illanaaq—the Inuit word for friend—the emblem features five stone-like formations depicted in vibrant colours found in both the natural features of the Vancouver-Whistler Games host region and across Canada. Green and blues represent coastal forests, mountain ranges, and spectacular islands. The red is for Canada’s signature maple leaf and the gold

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“Ilanaaq above all is a team player,” said John Furlong, chief executive officer of the Vancouver 2010 Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). “As VANOC relies on partnerships and a shared vision to deliver the Games, so does our emblem. Each stone relies on the other to support the whole. Together, the result is a symbol of strength, vision and teamwork that points us all in the direction of excellence and it will welcome the world to Canada in 2010.”

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Boeing Delivers First New 737-800 To WestJet UpcomingEventsUpcomingEvents ast month, WestJet took delivery of its first new Boeing NextGeneration 737-800 aircraft. The airplane is configured for 166 passengers and is the largest in WestJet’s fleet. The 737-800, which is equipped with blended winglets, will be used on the airline’s longer-range routes. Blended winglets increase lift, which improves fuel efficiency, lowers emissions, and reduces enginemaintenance costs.

“We are thrilled to be extending our family of Boeing 737 aircraft,” said Tim Morgan, WestJet’s executive vicepresident of operations. “By integrating Boeing Next-Generation 737-600

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Join a dozen security agencies, including the RCMP, Coast Guard, Canada Border Services Protection, and U.S. Customs and Immigration, for a one-day Police Week event in the International Terminal Building. Coast Guard dive equipment and Emergency Response extraction equipment will be on display inside the terminal near the Haida Gwaii statue, and an antique ambulance and other Emergency Response vehicles will be outside on the curb. and 737-800 models into our current fleet, we will be able to better serve numerous markets of varying distance with seasonal fluctuations in demand.”

WestJet will acquire five more

737-800s, seven 737-700s, and three 737-600s during 2005. The airline has also exercised options for an additional three 737-600s for delivery in 2006.

CIFFA Western Division Annual Golf Tournament

Thursday, July 14 Green Acres Golf Course, 5040 #6 Road, Richmond Shot Gun Start 1:00 p.m./Rain or shine; Cash Bar 5:30 p.m.; Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: Advance sales only. 144 golfers maximum. Golf & dinner $115 per person (incl. GST) Contact Craig McKay (604) 273-8611, or (604) 232-1043.

Airport Community Tsunami Relief Benefit Nets $10,000

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The event was a success, with approximately 350 people in attendance, and raised $10,000 for World Vision Canada Relief Fund.

Sharmaine Shultz and Gary Eng of Summit Customs Brokers, and Craig McBride of the Richmond Hotel and Convention Centre, hosted the event, which included Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie as Master of Ceremonies.

The band “Wager” performed for the enthusiastic crowd, who were treated to line- and break-dance performances.

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