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Horizon Air Turns 25 n celebration of Horizon Air’s 25th anniversary, the airline has painted one of its aircraft with a special anniversary design.
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The aircraft sports a paint scheme with the airline’s trademark colours, including the orange used in the airline’s early days to today’s red and burgundy. Ribbons and confetti extend across the fuselage and wind up with a brushstroked “25” on the tail.
Horizon chose its flagship aircraft, a 74-seat Bombardier Q400, to showcase its new paint scheme. The airline operates 20 Q400 aircraft, and has an additional 12 on order, expected to be in service by mid-2007. The unique paint scheme was created by Rob Lancaster of Lancaster Design Group, LLC, which designs liveries for commercial and private aircraft. “Horizon wanted the aircraft to be
Airport Chapel Thrift Store Seeks New Location
The Cirque du Soleil Cargo Challenge
ast year, the Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy (VAC) began a new mission: the operation of a thrift store in the Airside Centre building near the South Terminal. Items include unclaimed lost and found articles, abandoned carry-on objects and donations from airport staff. Since its opening in September 2005, the Chapel Thrift Store has become so popular with airport and Sea Island employees that it has outgrown its current location. As a result, Chaplain Layne Daggett is searching for new space (approximately 200-square-feet of space and preferably on Sea Island), to relocate the store. “I am most grateful for the support from all aspects of the airport community,” said Chaplain Daggett. “It has been gratifying and helped us to carry on our function of helping people in distress, particularly during the summer months when funding [for the Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy] is always low.” In preparation for the move, there will be an “Everything-Must-Go Sale” at noon on August 25 at Unit 314, 5400 Airport Road South, Richmond. Please contact Chaplain Daggett at (604) 303-3010 if you know of a suitable space for the store’s relocation.
By Adam Wickstead nyone who has ever attended a Cirque du Soleil performance will have some idea of the production’s enormity. A successful show requires big-top tents, theatre seating, scaffolding, staging, lightand-sound equipment, plus extensive wardrobe and support equipment. As part of Varekai’s North American tour, Cirque was in Vancouver from June 23 to July 23, before departing for its Australian tour. Cirque’s equipment required three Boeing 747400 freighters, secured from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airlines for transport, making the move in and out of YVR one of the year’s largest. International freight forwarder contracted Rock-it Cargo, Vancouver-based Pacific Overseas Forwarding Company to support the move-in and load-off of Cirque’s equipment, which required a large warehouse to house the show’s off-load. Adding to the challenge was the need to build air pallets to load Cirque’s more than 300,000 kilograms of equipment into the Boeing freighters in less than five days. A 2,000-square-metre hangar on
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distinctive and very celebratory for employees,” said Lancaster. “The goal was to capture the best of Horizon's traditions and personality while illustrating Horizon's changes through the years.” The Northwest's largest regional airline, Horizon Air serves 46 cities throughout Canada and the Western United States. Horizon offers daily service to Portland and Seattle from YVR. For more information visit www.alaskaair.com.
One of the many pallets of Cirque du Soleil equipment is loaded onto an Atlas aircraft.
Harmony Airways Signs Code-Share Agreement With China Eastern Airlines ancouver-based Harmony Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with China Eastern Airlines, giving passengers more travel options to and within each country. The code-share agreement, signed last month, will allow passengers to purchase Harmony or China Eastern tickets for travel from Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto through to Shanghai, as well as from Shanghai to Vancouver, Calgary, or Toronto. “We’re pleased to offer travellers a new central gateway into China,” said Gary Collins, president and CEO, Harmony Airways. “Shanghai is a thriving
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YVR Receives Top Honour In National Design Competition he Airport Authority’s 2005 Annual Report received the highest award in the Unisource National Annual Report and Corporate Brochure Competition, the Award of Excellence. The award marks the first time a B.C. entrant has received the top prize, which celebrates effective and innovative design. The 2005 Annual Report combined the A i r p o r t Authority’s annual financial reporting with its annual sustainability reporting. It included four booklets to provide readers with quick access to information related to the Airport Authority’s goal of sustainability in all areas of business: Governance, Economic, Environmental and Social. The Governance booklet includes information on the Airport Authority’s governance practice, planning process and its directors and executive. It also includes the 2005 Corporate Governance Report. The Economic booklet provides information on YVR’s economic impact, the Airport Authority’s corporate support program, customer satisfaction ratings, operational highlights and Unaudited Non-Consolidated
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HARMONY AIRWAYS, city that is fast becoming an international centre for finance, economics and trade. In addition, once Canada receives its approved tourism destination status from China, it will become even more popular with Chinese travellers. We’re pleased to provide them with more air travel choices and to provide travel agencies with more opportunities to organize tours.” Founded in 1988, China Eastern is one of China’s top three airlines, operating 67 international and 264 domestic routes. “Our cooperation with Harmony Airways, particularly on domestic routes within Canada, will help us improve our market performance in North America and develop our international business,” said Hu Zhenming, director of airline planning and international affairs, China Eastern
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Happy Birthday, YVR n July 22, 2006, Vancouver International Airport celebrated its 75th birthday. All of us at YVR have much to be proud of and reason to celebrate. Since 1931, YVR has grown from a small, one-runway airport into one of the world’s premier gateways. The airport’s opening year was also an important one for aviation; it marked the first non-stop flight across the Pacific Ocean, from Samushiro Beach, Japan, to Wenatchee, Washington. The trip took 41 hours in a Bellanca Skyrocket. Today, a trip from YVR to Japan takes less than 10 hours and there are more than 250 transpacific flights to and from our airport each week. Linking Asia with North America has always been a key part of the gateway strategy at YVR. In 1931, opening day leaflets proudly proclaimed Vancouver the “Hub of the World’s Air Trails,” and spoke of a future in trade with “the Orient and the countries bordering the Pacific Ocean.” Today, 75 years later, that vision has been realized. We are the closest point to Asia of all the airports on North America’s West Coast and we handle the second largest volume of international passengers. In 1931, about 2,650 people used the airport for sightseeing flights over Vancouver and another 500 or so passengers arrived on flights from other points. Today, we serve more than 16-million passengers a year and approximately 110 destinations. The impact of the gateway strategy on B.C. and our local commu-
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nities has grown with the airport. Airports are centres of tourism and trade, and by connecting businesses and people, they stimulate direct and indirect economic activity, the effects of which ripple into the surrounding communities, the region and the province. In 2005, InterVISTAS Consulting conducted a study to measure the economic impact of YVR and found that the airport generates $6.8-billion in total economic output. Sounds impressive, but what does it mean? In a word, jobs; 26,700 of them related directly to the airport. Pursuing a gateway strategy generates additional employment at YVR: every 1,000 origin-destination passengers generate 3,300 hours of employment, while every 1,000 passengers from Asia who connect at YVR generate 4,900 hours of additional employment as a result of the connecting flight. YVR is not only a significant employment generator in its own right; it also acts as a facilitator of provincial job creation. Many industries throughout the province depend on the airport to market, deliver goods and provide services to their customers. Looking to the future, the 10-year capital program now underway is expected to generate 5,200 person-years of employment and $525-million in direct GDP. In celebrating the airport’s 75th birthday, we can be proud of YVR’s important role in the local economy and the benefits it provides for the communities we serve.
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Airlines. “This agreement demonstrates our commitment to enhancing the China and North America aviation network and developing even more economic and cultural ties between China and other countries.” The agreement with China Eastern is the third code-share Harmony has signed in the last year. In June 2006, Harmony announced a partnership with CanJet that allows passengers to transfer between the two airlines in Toronto. In August 2006, Harmony implemented the first phase of a codeshare with Hawaiian Airlines, allowing Harmony to sell inter-island segments operated by Hawaiian. The second phase of the code-share, allowing Harmony to sell flights operated by Hawaiian to Sydney, is expected to be implemented in September 2006.
Marriott Goes ‘Smoke-Free’ At All Its North American Properties eginning in September, Marriott International properties in Canada and the United States will become 100 per cent smoke-free. Currently, more than 90 per cent of Marriott guest rooms are already non-smoking. With more than 2,300 hotels and corporate apartments and nearly 400,000 guest rooms under the Marriott banner, this represents the largest move to a non-smoking environment by the hotel industry.
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duty scale, 10 forklifts, 457 metres of plastic wrap, 3,048 metres of shrink wrap, more than 350 lower-deck and main-deck aircraft cargo straps and more than 120 cargo nets. A variety of pallets were built to accommodate the different sizes of cargo, ranging from 30 centimetres x 50 centimetres to 299-centimetres high. Following the show’s close in downtown Vancouver, equipment began arriving at the Sea Island hangar on Sunday July 23. More than 40 crew unloaded the trucks and built pallets under the direction and supervision of Pacific Overseas and Rockit Cargo. During the next three days,
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trucks continued to arrive with equipment, while pallets were built in round-the-clock shifts to meet the July 27 deadline of the first Boeing 747-400 freighter’s arrival. The second two freighters were scheduled for arrival on July 28. Pacific Overseas was fortunate to have three experienced loadmasters from Atlas, Air New Zealand and Qantas craft the load plan for each aircraft, all of which were filled to maximum capacity. When the final flight took off from YVR for Australia, there was a huge cheer for a job well done. Pacific Overseas and Rock-it Cargo would like to thank the Airport Authority, AMB Corporation, Securiguard, GlobeGround, Airco, Aeroground, Swissport, Pacific Coastal Airlines,
Airside Café and Flying Beaver for their assistance in completing this challenging project: Adam Wickstead is general manager of Pacific Overseas Forwarding. In business for close to 50 years, the Pacific Group of companies, which includes Davidson and Sons, is the Canadian agent for U.S.-based Rock-it Cargo. The Pacific Overseas team coordinates with production managers and tour management for clearance, collection and load–in, as well as providing on forward after the show on commercial airlines, container vessels and or dedicated trucks worldwide. For more information call (604) 535-4038 or email awickstead@ pacificoverseas.ca.
Helijet And Coulson Group Sign $9-Million Air Service Contract C’s two leading helicopter companies, Helijet International and the Coulson Group of Companies, have signed a four-year, $9-million air-service agreement, to continue joint service between Vancouver and Victoria, while expanding service to B.C. fishing lodges and oil, gas, and mining industries throughout the province. Last fall, Richmond-based Helijet and Port Alberni-based Coulson Group introduced a 25-seat passenger helicopter on the popular Vancouver-Victoria commuter route. The move increased Helijet’s Monday-to-Friday capacity by 400 seats per week, helping Helijet satisfy peak demands for service. When Helijet reintroduces the 35-minute service between the downtown heliports this fall, service will feature onboard DVD screens, beverage and snack service and newly appointed interiors. “As Coulson Group is a major world supplier and technical supporter of the Sikorsky S-61 model helicopter, extending this contract arrangement with Coulson just made good business sense,” said Danny Sitnam, president and CEO, Helijet. “Pairing our infrastructure, online reservation system and our 19-year flying history in this market with Coulson’s service and reliability proved to be a winning combination.” Helijet and Coulson recently
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introduced air service to new destinations and were awarded a $4.5million contract to shuttle fishing lodge guests within the Queen Charlotte Islands. Both companies are confident their upgraded air service will attract a growing number of fishing lodge clients. In addition, both companies are exploring oil, gas, and mining sectors as part of their plan to develop new markets within B.C. “We are very pleased to be part of Helijet’s ongoing success in the Vancouver-Victoria corridor and to be affiliated with such a strong marketing team,” said Wayne Coulson, president and CEO of Coulson Group. “Our company has been impressed with Helijet’s commitment to excellence and safety for each passenger and looks forward to building a longterm future around this four-year contract.” Helijet International, a Canadian-owned company, is North America’s largest scheduled helicopter airline and B.C.’s largest provider of air medical services. The company is nearing its twentieth year of operations and has won numerous awards for outstanding customer service and safety excellence. This fall, Helijet will offer up to 176 flights each week between YVR, downtown Vancouver and Victoria. Passengers can book online at www.helijet.com.
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YVR Fire Alarm Test, August 15 Emergency Management at YVR – Prevent · Prepare · Practice n Tuesday, August 15, 2006, the Airport Authority will be conducting a routine test of its fire alarm system. Throughout the afternoon, fire alarm bells and announcements will be heard throughout the terminal. The exercise is a test of the system only, and will have no impact on operations. Signs will be clearly posted, and staff and volunteers will be on hand to mitigate confusion and minimize any inconvenience.
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As part of its Emergency Management Plan, the Airport Authority is choosing one of summer’s busiest afternoons to test the system, to ensure alarm bells and announcements are audible in every corner of the building during peak periods. The Airport Authority wants to ensure that airport employees and passengers know what to do, should a real fire ever happen. It’s all part of the plan to keep YVR one of the best and safest air-
ports in the country. Your cooperation is appreciated. What to expect: From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2006, employees and passengers may experience: • Fire alarm and emergency evacuation announcements on the P.A. system; • Bells ringing intermittently on the P.A. system; • Visual strobe lights flashing; • “Exercise in Progress” signs stag-
gered throughout the terminals; and • YVR employees and Green Coat volunteers, dressed in brightly coloured vests, throughout the terminals. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has a comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to deal with a wide range of emergencies. Through an extensive drill and training program, YVR’s Emergency Management Plan is regularly put
into practice to ensure emergency personnel, employees, airlines, government agencies and tenants at YVR are prepared to respond at a moment’s notice to an emergency situation.
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Oneworld Makes Meet Debbie Jeiziner: Curbside Staff Member Group Travel Easier D By Artie Chumpol
ebbie Jeiziner’s job as a YVR curbside staff member (CSM) may be considered one of the toughest jobs on Sea Island. If you’ve ever been to the airport on a busy day, you may have seen CSMs hard at work juggling cars, queuing taxis and foot traffic, while answering questions from travellers in front of the main terminals. For Debbie, working as a CSM at YVR represents the opportunity of a lifetime. As a youth, she would persuade her friends to accompany her to the airport so she could talk to people from other countries and learn about their traditions and cultures. While Debbie found it fascinating to talk to people from around the world, she never thought her career would lead her to YVR. Debbie began working at the airport in May 2006, and now splits her days between the Domestic and International terminals. Although the two terminals are adjoined, she says there is a world of difference between them.
When working at the International Terminal, Debbie has to contend with cultural and language barriers; in order to overcome these challenges, she often gets creative with hand gestures and body language. On the Domestic side, the challenge involves meeting a variety of individual needs at the same time. “People need to get somewhere in a hurry and I have to get them taxis while providing directions for people looking for their bus or shuttle and answering questions about their friends’ or families’ flight status.” CSMs have to be quick on their feet and adaptable. Debbie credits her success in providing excellent customer service to her professional manner and empathetic nature. Though Debbie has only been at the airport a few months, she has already had her share of strange moments. One in particular stands out: a cement truck pulled into the parking area of the Domestic Terminal, with the driver planning to unload the cement where he was
Canada’s Iron Chef Joins Harmony Airways anada’s own Iron Chef North American champion, Rob Feenie, has become Harmony Airways new executive chef. Feenie, the restaurateur of Feenie’s bistro and Lumiere, voted Vancouver’s most popular restaurant by the Zagat worldwide restaurant guide, has created 12 menus of West Coast-inspired appetizers, entrees, deserts and wine pairings to be served on all routes in harmonyone business class. Culinary highlights include black and white sesame seed-crusted tuna tataki with cilantro oil and tobiko, squash and mascarpone ravioli with cream truffle sauce and smoked salmon and leek frittata with butter braised tomatoes. “Harmony Airways is proud of being a Vancouver-based carrier, and we try to reflect that in our business partners, staff, wine choices and especially our menu, said Gary Collins, Harmony Airways president and CEO. “With chef Feenie in our kitchen, we’ll be flying one of Vancouver’s best known culinary ambassadors to every one of our destinations.” Harmony Airways recently launched non-stop service from Vancouver to New York and San Francisco. The airline also offers scheduled service to Calgary, Toronto, Las Vegas and Hawaii from YVR.
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he oneworld airline alliance has extended three of its most popular individual fares to group bookings. Ticket types now eligible are oneworld Explorer fare and two versions of oneworld Circle fares. The Explorer ticket is one of the most attractive round-the-world fares available, with pricing based on the number of continents visited, rather than the exact mileage flown, thus allowing travellers a greater amount of flexibility in destination choice. Circle fares make planning multisector, intercontinental journeys both easy and affordable. Two versions are available—one for continents bordering the Pacific Ocean, the other for a visit to Africa and two other oneworld continents. Circle fares allow passengers to fly to the other side of the world and back without circumnavigating the globe. Oneworld Explorer and Circle fares are eligible for groups of 10 to 30 economy class passengers or 10 to 15 business class passengers. All three fares are available on flights through oneworld’s eight existing member airlines and their 12 affiliates, serving more than 600 destinations in some 135 countries. The network will be expanded by almost another hundred destinations in 2007, when three more airlines join the alliance. Bookings can be made through
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parked. Luckily, Debbie caught him before the cement was poured, thus averting a potentially messy situation. As it turns out, there was a miscommunication and the driver was in the wrong place. Each day, Debbie looks forward to coming to work because she loves working with people and knowing that, through even a simple interaction, she can make their experience at YVR a pleasant one. “I know that I can have an impact on someone’s impression of YVR, whether is it their first or fiftieth time here. With that in mind, I want to ensure everyone is receiving the highest level of customer service with a smile.” When not at work, Debbie enjoys relaxing with her husband and her golden retriever, or reading a book from her collection of inspirational tomes. In addition, she also likes to share a laugh with friends or fire up her motorcycle and hit the road.
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New Directors Join Airport Authority Board T wo new directors, Grayden Hayward and Carol Alter Kerfoot, have been appointed to the Vancouver International Airport Authority’s board. Grayden Hayward, appointee of The Vancouver Board of Trade, is the president and chief executive officer of Carrera Property Group, a Vancouver-based property development company. Carol Alter Kerfoot, appointee of The Law Society of British Columbia, is managing partner of Kornfeld Mackoff Silber LLP. “We are pleased to welcome such accomplished individuals to our community-based board of directors,” said board chair Graham Clarke. “The knowledge, experience and insight they will bring to the board will be great assets to the Airport Authority, our customers and the communities YVR serves.” Mr. Hayward has had a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, the latter his home for nearly 30 years. He served as the city administrator for the cities of Kamloops and Nanaimo and as an assistant deputy minister in Alberta and deputy minister in British Columbia. In the private sector, Mr. Hayward was the vice president of environment, government and community relations for Trans Mountain Pipeline Company Ltd. and executive vice president and chief financial officer for Bentall Corporation. He received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002. Throughout his career, he has been active in a number of community organizations and is currently a director of and secretarytreasurer to the Vancouver Board of Trade. As a member of the law firm of Kornfeld Mackoff Silber LLP, Carol Alter Kerfoot has worked on business acquisition and divestiture transactions, including real estate, sharehold-
ers’ disputes and corporate governance. A Vancouver resident for more than 35 years, Ms. Kerfoot has served as legal and strategic advisor to the task force for expansion of the Vancouver Convention Centre, as a director of several local non-profit organizations, and as a board member and chair of the Governance Committee of the B.C. Assessment Authority. She currently serves as vice president of the Vancouver Museum Commission. The predecessors to the two new directors were J. Thomas English, Q.C., and Robert Kadlec. “Our province benefited greatly from their vision and guidance for YVR as both a partner in our community and a premier global gateway,” said Graham Clarke. “On behalf of the airport and the community, we thank them for their many contributions to our airport and our community.” The Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia reappointed Rhys Eyton to the Board, and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia reappointed John Watson, P. Eng. to the board. For more information on the Airport Authority’s Board of Directors, visit www.yvr.ca, then click on Who We Are > Board of Directors.
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Cathay Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary With Bonus Asia Miles Offer n celebration of its sixtieth anniversary, Cathay Pacific is offering passengers flying from Canada to Hong Kong and beyond a chance to earn up to 12,000 Bonus Asia Miles when travelling in First or Business Class and up to 8,000 Bonus Asia Miles in Economy Class. Bonus Asia Miles are available with the purchase of a Cathay Pacific roundtrip ticket between Canada and Hong Kong and beyond for travel between September 1 and October 31, 2006. Bonus miles are offered on
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transpacific flights only, and are in addition to normal Asia Miles’ entitlement. There is no limit to the number of bonus miles earned, however travellers must reside in Canada, where travel must originate and tickets must be purchased and issued. To qualify, travellers must be an Asia Miles member and must register for this offer prior to travel. Asia Miles membership is free and travellers can register for this offer online at www.cathaypacific.ca.
Airport Chaplain And Red Cross Help Lebanese Evacuees ast month, the first flight of evacuees from Lebanon arrived at YVR. Since then, flights have been arriving almost daily. Evacuees are met at the airport by Canadian Red Cross staff and asked if they need assistance to sustain their immediate needs. “For many evacuees returning from Lebanon, Vancouver is their
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home, but for some this is an unfamiliar place and they are arriving with very little,” said Karen Miller, coordinator of disaster management, Canadian Red Cross. “The Red Cross is at the airport to meet the evacuees, assess their needs, and provide them with help if they need it.” The Israel-Lebanon conflict, that began last month, has displaced more than 1,000,000 people and disrupted normal life across most of Lebanon and the northern part of Israel. At YVR, airport chaplain Layne Daggett has been working closely with Red Cross staff to assist arriving evacuees. “We have been particularly grateful for the help provided by the airport chaplain,” said Miller. “He has graciously allowed us to invade the Chapel space and because of his airport connections he has been a tremendous help. For example, were it not for him, we would not have located an early morning flight that
Airport chaplain Layne Daggett (far left) and Canadian Red Cross staff prepare to meet Lebanese evacuees at YVR. had been diverted to the Esso Avitat hangar.” The Canadian Red Cross has launched a fundraising effort to support the work of the Lebanese Red Cross Society and the International Committee of the Red Cross (IRC). Funds are used for urgent medical needs and to provide food, water and temporary shelter for residents. “For the rest of my life I will
remember the Red Cross,” said one evacuee on arrival in Vancouver after a lengthy journey. “The Red Cross was there in Beirut, they were there in Cyprus, in Montreal and now in Vancouver. Thank you for helping me and my family.” The Red Cross is urging Canadians to help. Donations can be made by calling 1-800-418-1111 or online at www.redcross.ca.
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Dominica Offers ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Packages ominica, located between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean, is the largest and most mountainous of the Windward Islands. With its secluded beaches and pristine tropical rainforest, it is one of the best places in the Caribbean to scuba dive, snorkel, watch whales and dolphins, relax on the beach, or visit the waterfalls and hot pools close to its capital city, Roseau. With the release of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, the Dominican tourist association has seen an increase in travellers wanting to visit locations where the movie was filmed. Several hotels and attractions now offer specially tailored packages for those wanting a ‘pirate’ adventure. Among the packages available are: Garraway Hotel: A luxury hotel situated on Roseau Bay front. Its “Pirate Pearl Family Package” includes five nights accommodation in a deluxe room. Package rate is subject to availability and based on two adults and two children. Three Rivers Eco Lodge: Located on the edge of a rainforest in Eastern Dominica. See the set where the movie was filmed. A sevennight “Pirates of the Caribbean Package” includes tours of the Carib-Indian territories, food and airport transfers. Accommodation is not included. Anchorage Hotel and Dive Centre: Just minutes from Roseau, this is one of the island’s foremost luxury hotels. A five-night “Pirates Special Package” includes accommodations in the Sparrow’s Nest superior room and a half-day tour to Carib’s Leap, one of Dominica’s most popular dive sites, and Cannibal camp. Jungle Trekking Adventures and Safaris, Inc.: “Trailing the Pirates Treasures Tour” includes tales of the pirates’ era and their influence on the Kalinago (Carib-Indian) people of Dominica; the island is home to the last settle-
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ment of these Indigenous Peoples. The tour includes a Kalinago bonfire experience, a special barbeque, site seeing, river bathing and visits to film locations and local communities. Tamarind Tree Hotel And Restaurant: Visit all the film’s locations with the movie director’s driver, Gore Verbinski. The seven-day “Pirates Package” includes tours and excursions to some of Dominica’s most beautiful sites. Cabrits Dive Centre: With Cabrits’ “Pirates of the Caribbean Fifth Day Free Bounty Dive Special,” travellers can dive in historic Prince Rupert Bay, where the “Black Pearl” was anchored during the movie’s filming. See colourful marine life or search for pirate gold on a Spanish shipwreck from the 1500s, Dominica: rumored to be hidden in Facts at a Glance the Bay’s depths. Or try • Currency: The official currency of Cabrits’ “Pirates on Dominica is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$). The U.S. dollar is widely Location Tour Special accepted, but you may still receive Package,” which change in EC$. The exchange rate is perincludes five days of divmanently fixed at about EC$2.70 to each ing and a tour to the filmUS$1. ing locations of Indian • Language: English is the official lanRiver, Hampstead Beach guage, but Creole and French are widely and Vielle Casse. Both spoken. packages must be pur• Population: The island is home to chased before arriving in approximately 70,000 people, with more Dominica. than 66,000 visitors annually. Wacky Rollers • GDP Per Capita: The average per capita income is CAD$12,840. Adventure Park: This October, the rope-style
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bridge used in filming will be re-erected to span the Layou River, returning guests to the Park’s picnic area after crossing the river on a 60-metre zip line. The “Nature Island of the Caribbean,” Dominica was an ideal location for the movie with its natural heritage, unspoiled beau-
Dominica’s Hodges Beach is located on a lovely sandy bay that is protected by a ring of islands and coral reefs. The reefs make the waters calm and ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
ty, people and culture. The island continues to be recognized for its sustainable tourism efforts. Airlines flying direct from YVR, or offering connecting flights, include Air Canada, America West, American Airlines, Continental, US Airways and United Airlines. For more information on Dominica, visit www.dominica.dm.
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Support pillars in place at Arthur Laing Bridge location for overpass section of the airport section of the Canada Line.
(Right) Support pillars for elevated guideway, looking west from Grant McConachie Way towards the International Terminal Building.
Air Canada Passenger Loads Match 2005 Record ir Canada reported a load factor of 83.6 per cent in July 2006. According to preliminary traffic figures, the carrier flew 0.8 per cent more revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in July 2006 than in July 2005. Overall, capacity increased by 0.8 per cent, resulting in a load factor of 83.6
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July 2005, a decrease of 0.9 percentage points. System traffic, on a combined basis for Air Canada and Jazz, rose 3.3 per cent on a capacity increase of 3.7 per cent, resulting in a load factor of 82.7 per cent. North American traffic, on a combined basis, rose 6.5 per cent. “In July, Air Canada had an 83.6 per cent load factor, tying the record of July 2005,” said Montie Brewer, president and chief executive officer, Air Canada. “All market segments performed well, led by the Pacific with our expanding China service. The fact we are still operating at record levels demonstrates that we are managing capacity in line with demand, something we will continue to do as we move through the second half of 2006. At the same time, we will stay focused on performing well operationally and delivering superior customer service.”
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Boeing Unveils Its Newest Single-Aisle Airplane arlier this month, Boeing unveiled its new 737-900ER airplane before thousands of employees and guests at the company’s Renton, Washington manufacturing facility. Indonesian dancers escorted the newest member of the Next-Generation 737 airplane family along the south shores of Lake Washington. Employees, 737 supplier representatives, local and Indonesian government officials looked on with Indonesian launch customer, Lion Air. “This is a wonderful day for the Boeing team and 737 customers. The capability and value of the world’s most successful jet family continues to grow with the new 737-900ER,” said Mark Jenkins, vice president and general manager of 737 airplane production. “We are confident that the airplane’s unprecedented economic advantages and industry-leading reliability will enable our customers to be even more successful. That’s the hallmark of the 737.” Boeing launched the 737-900ER in July 2005 when Jakarta-based Lion Air ordered 30 737-900ERs. Lion Air also exercised purchase rights for 30 additional 737-900ERs in June 2006. Continental Airlines, GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) and Sky Airlines have also ordered the 737-900ER. Spain’s Futura International Airways and U.K. charter airline Excel Airways will begin operating 737-
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including nine per cent lower operating costs per trip and seven per cent lower operating costs per seat than the Airbus A321, which is more than 4,536 kilograms heavier. The 737-900ER joins the 737-600, -700 and -800 airplanes and will share the same industry-
WestJet Enhances Web Check-In estJet is now offering an enhanced Web check-in feature, allowing travellers to check in, select their seat and print their boarding pass from their own computer. Travellers can visit www.westjet.com up to 24 hours before their scheduled domestic departure. “Our Web check-in product has been extremely popular with our guests since we officially launched this feature over a year ago,” said Dale Tinevez, vice-president, airports. “We’ve heard what our guests are telling us and are pleased to offer
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flexibility and convenience by increasing our Web check-in window to 24 hours.” Up to 24 hours before a domestic flight, seats can be selected and a boarding pass can be printed, before arriving at the airport. At the airport, all travellers have to do is drop off their bags at the self-serve check-in baggage counter and board their flight. In celebration of this improved online feature, WestJet is featuring a “Web Check-In Contest.” Until the end of August, travellers will auto-
matically be entered to win when they check in on-line, each check-in equals one entry. The grand prize includes a business traveller’s mobile kit featuring a BlackBerry 7130e handheld, Jabra FreeSpeak 250 BT headset and travel mug. Ten WestJet WestJet/Samsonite durable 1200 Nylon three-piece luggage sets also will be awarded. For full contest rules and regulations visit www.westjet.com.
New Fashions For WestJet Employees ast month, WestJet revealed new uniforms for its 3,000 flight attendants, pilots and ticket agents.
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light Centre recently held its annual Year-End Ball to celebrate the achievements of its top travel consultants and support team. More than 500 people, including staff from throughout North America, partners and suppliers, attended the event, at Vancouver’s Commodore ballroom.
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Airbus announced its new twin-engine, medium capacity family of aircraft — the A350 XWB — at last month’s Farnborough International Air Show.
Singapore Airlines Orders A380 and A350 XWB ingapore Airlines has selected a large fleet of Airbus airliners to meet its future wide-body fleet requirements. The airline has ordered 20 Airbus A350 XWB-900s and nine additional Airbus A380-800s, with options on another 20 A350 XWB900s and six A380-800s. “The order for more A380s represents an enormous vote of confidence in the programme, whilst the selection of the all new A350 XWB reasserts Airbus’ determination to compete vigorously in the twin engine, wide-body market,” said Airbus president and CEO, Christian Streiff. “Singapore Airlines’ reputation for outstanding passenger service and consistent profitability rightly places it amongst the leaders of the global air transport industry. This makes it all the more gratifying for Airbus to have been once again selected to meet the airline’s demanding criteria for new wide-body aircraft.” The A350 XWB (extra wide-body) is the newest offering from Airbus and was unveiled at the Farnborough Air Show in the U.K. last month. It will have an entirely new 21st century design with a new and wider fuselage for extra space and passenger comfort. It will also be extra efficient, extra environmentally friendly and quiet and will feature advanced technologies. Singapore Airlines’ first A350 XWB will be delivered in 2012 and will be flown on the airline’s medium
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uled in 2009 and 2010. Airbus’ partnership with Singapore Airlines dates back to 1979, when the airline placed its first order for the company’s original wide-body, twin-engine aircraft, the A300B4.
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times walking in silence, we experience precious moments as fully as possible.” The tour includes walking through the tranquil Menji forest, an important Shinto shrine; visits to Senso-ji, Tokyo’s most sacred temple; and Sanzen-in, a 12th century Buddhist temple in Ohara, where Buddhist monks can be heard chanting as they have done for thousands of years. A Buddhist priest will provide instruction in Shakyo, an ancient meditative practice of copying sacred sutras (scriptures). Other highlights include Kyoto’s Fushimi-Inari shrine, dedicated to the
Senso-ji, the ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo. For centuries, pilgrims and tourists have shopped at the small stores there.
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Discover Europe’s Fall Festivals
Perguia, Italy, home of the annual EuroChocolate Festival. lanning a fall getaway to Europe? different flavour, and Burgundy Post-Labour Day, there are many rejoices with verve and gusto. Vuelta a España, Aug. 26 – Sept. exciting festivals taking place on the continent. If your trip includes a 17, 2006—Spain’s version of the Tour visit to France, Spain, Italy or de France, this high-profile cycling Scotland, here are some of the events race traverses the Iberian Peninsula and is celebrated in small towns and taking place: Vendange (Wine Harvest), Fall cities along the route. Doric Festival in Aberdeenshire, 2006—Autumn in the French countryside means crisp air, the earthy Scotland, Sept. 29 - Oct. 15, 2006— smell of soil, and purple-stained feet. Join Scots as they celebrate their lanEach region celebrates vendange with guage and heritage in villages across
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gods of rice and sake; the oldest Zen gate in Japan; the lakeside Golden Pavilion, famous for its 15th century rock garden and mysterious riddle; and Myoshin-ji, one of the best preserved temple complexes. “There will be a surprise element included in this tour,” says Helen Tomei, president of Sacred Earth
Journeys. “It involves a very special tea ceremony, but the exact details may not be made public.” The “Temples, Gardens and Spas Walking Tour of Japan” is scheduled to run from November 4 through 24, 2006. Tour leader Vasana Spogliarich is a member of the Institute of Complementary Medicine (UK) and
an Electro-Crystal Rebalancing practitioner. A resident of Canada, she has travelled and lived in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. For more information, please contact Helen Tomei at (604) 874-7922 or toll-free at 1-877-874-7922, e-mail Helen@sacredearthjourneys.ca or visit www.sacredearthjourneys.ca.
Aberdeenshire. Enjoy workshops on Ceilidh dancing, sea songs and storytelling, and concerts by Scottish music masters. EuroChocolate Festival in Perugia, Italy, October 20-29, 2006—This annual event attracts 300,000 sweet-toothed visitors, who devour 50 tons of decadent chocolate over nine days. The festival includes chocolate tastings, chocolate sculpture
exhibits, film screenings, nutritionist lectures, theme shows and workshops. Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration in Burgundy, France, November 16, 2006—Two months after vendange, the first wines uncorked in southern Burgundy are greeted with cheering toasts and dancing in the streets. Stake out a spot at a good bistro in Lyon or Dijon with a glass ready for the first barrel to be opened.
National White Truffle Show of San Miniato, Italy, November 2006—The white truffle is a fungus so rare and exquisite in taste that there’s a black market for the delicacy. The Tuscan town of San Miniato produces 25 per cent of the world’s white truffles, and the November Tartufo Show brings the hills alive with music, theatre, craft markets and, of course, truffles on local menus.
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River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC This year’s conference will focus on aircraft and passenger growth leading up to the 2010 Olympics. Panels and keynote speakers will focus on: airspace, operations and opportunity. Keynote speaker: John Furlong, president & CEO, VANOC Olympic Organizing Committee. Registration deadline: September 24. Register on-line at www.bcaviation.org, or (604) 278-9330.
October 11-13 CANADIAN AVIATION MAINTENANCE COUNCIL 15TH ANNUAL FORUM AND AGM: “EVOLUTION BY DESIGN” Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, MB The Annual Forum is one of the Canadian aviation industry’s foremost events, providing delegates with an opportunity to access leading-edge industry knowledge, expand their network and recognize peer contributions. This year’s theme is “Evolution by Design.” The Council will explore the importance of staying competitive and adapting. The CAMC also will host the Career Forum, now in its second year, and the prime networking opportunity for students, educators and employers in the
Canadian aviation industry. An Awards Banquet and Gala Evening will be held on October 13, at the Winnipeg Aviation Museum. Contact Gail Vent, marketing coordinator, at (613) 727-8272 ext. 223, 1-800-448-9715 ext. 223, or email gvent@camc.ca.
November 5-7 AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF CANADA: “72ND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND TRADE SHOW” Fairmont Empress Hotel and Victoria Conference Centre, 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC The ATAC annual general meeting and trade show attracts delegates from the Canadian air transport industry along with various government agencies, manufacturers and suppliers. Contact Barb Priestley, trade show coordinator, at (613) 261-5121, or e-mail barbp@rogers.com.
November 17 BRITISH COLUMBIA AVIATION COUNCIL: “BLACK AND BLUE JEANS BURSARY AUCTION” Vancouver International Airport, International Terminal Building, Departures Level, East Concourse (below the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel), Richmond, BC BCAC is seeking auction donations and sponsorships. Funds raised will be awarded to aviation students. For further information call (604) 278-9330, or e-mail rback.bcac@telus.net.
WestJet Leases Eight New 737 Aircraft
estJet has signed agreements with Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (SALE) for the longterm lease of up to eight new Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. The deal confirms four deliveries in late 2007 and early 2008, plus four later deliveries subject to reconfirmation. WestJet will lease two versions of the Next-Generation 737 from SALE, comprising up to six 737-700s and two 737-800s. All the aircraft will be delivered new from Boeing’s assembly line in Seattle. “As WestJet successfully executes its strategic plan, the delivery of these aircraft is key to our growth in the coming years. The foreseeable future indicates many opportunities for increasing frequency and expansion into new routes and new destinations,” said Sean Durfy, WestJet’s executive vice president, marketing, sales and airports. Robert Martin, managing director and chief executive officer of SALE, said that the deal with WestJet represented the largest multiple placement by the Singapore lessor to date. “WestJet is a fast-growing airline with all the right elements in place to ensure its future success. We are extremely pleased to be able to play a role in the airline’s fleet development plan and look forward to a long-term partnership between our two companies.” Marking its tenth anniversary this year, WestJet is Canada’s leading low-fare airline with scheduled service throughout a 33-city North American network. WestJet currently has a registered fleet of 57 aircraft.
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