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Delta and Northwest merger creates premier global airline
Earlier this year, Delta Air Lines took delivery of the first of eight Boeing 777-200LR Longer Range jets scheduled to enter its fleet by early 2009.
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elta and Northwest Airlines
difficult
economic
environment
surcharges. Effective immediately,
ticket
have merged, creating a
around the world and this merger
Delta will eliminate the $25-$100
Canada and the U.S. The surcharges
Reduction of Reservation Sales Direct Ticketing charges. Delta has
travel
originating
from
global airline with service
gives Delta increased flexibility to
fuel
for
were instituted earlier this year
to nearly all of the world’s major
adapt to the economic challenges
SkyMiles and WorldPerks award
by both airlines in response to
travel markets. The new airline,
ahead,” said Delta CEO Richard
called Delta and headquartered in
Anderson. “With much of the work
Atlanta, will serve customers in
to bring our airlines together well
66 countries and more than 375
under way, the new Delta will be at
worldwide cities—more than any
the front of the pack in achieving
other airline.
the benefits of consolidation and
The transaction is expected to
is well positioned to navigate the
generate US$2-billion or more in
tough waters ahead in a difficult
annual revenue and cost synergies
economy.”
from
more
effective
aircraft
To
surcharges
assessed
Flu shots ‘on the fly’
unprecedented fuel costs.
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his fall, passengers and airport employees can keep sniffles at bay and work and travel
plans on track by getting a flu shot ‘on the fly’ at Vancouver Airport
ensure
a
seamless
Medical Clinic.
and
utilization, a more comprehensive
consistent
experience
Located on Level 1 of the Domestic
and diversified route system, and
during the integration of the two
Terminal, Vancouver Airport Medical
reduced overhead and improved
carriers, Delta has already invested
Clinic
operational efficiency. The company
significant resources to ensure a
immunization clinics every Monday
expects to incur one-time cash costs
seamless transition for customers
and Thursday until November 27.
not exceeding US$600-million to
some of which are as follows:
Experienced registered nurses will
of $30.
a.m. - 2 p.m.
be on hand to administer a flu shot
Flu shot clinic dates and times
Thursdays until November 27, 8:30
quickly and conveniently, for a fee
Mondays until November 24, 10
a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
integrate the two airlines. “The airline industry faces a very
customer
Elimination of SkyMiles and WorldPerks
award
ticket
fuel
will
operate
special
flu
The Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic is located on Level 1, Domestic Terminal.
YVR’s medical clinic has been
YVR launches free WiFi service
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n November 1, 2008, YVR became the first major Canadian airport to offer free wireless Internet access (WiFi) throughout all of its terminal buildings. Thanks to 70 WiFi antennas, or Access Points, throughout
the airport, WiFi is available in the International, Domestic and South Terminal buildings. Whether it’s at the gate or before security, passengers can access the
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inside:
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Internet free whenever and wherever they want at YVR. When passengers and employees start their Internet browser, they will be presented with a YVR-branded Welcome Page and with a single click required to link to YVR.ca or surf the Web. Access to WiFi service has been available at YVR for several years as a paid service.
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YVR is pleased to be the first major airport terminals.
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in Canada to offer free WiFi throughout its
* YVR is the international aeronautical designation for Vancouver International Airport.
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