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| FLash | Cathay suspends 4 Boeing 777 300 jets after engine part falls in flight
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. has suspended 4 of its 10 Boeing 777-300 jets after an engine part fell off one of them and smashed onto a car as the plane flew over Thailand last week. The Dec. 1 incident, in which a section of an engine duct plummeted to the ground, forcing Flight CX751 bound for Mumbai to turn back to the Thai capital, Bangkok. There were no casualties, but the falling debris destroyed the windshield and roof of a Nissan parked near Bangkok's international airport. At a news briefing, Cathay said it has since checked all of its 10 Boeing B777-300s and found problems with engine ducts in 4 of them. |
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| Jetsgo launches major Western Canada expansion |
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| Michel Lelbanc | Jetsgo today announced details of its full Western Canada expansion program that extends its discount service to four new cities, moves two cities from seasonal service to year-round, and adds 46 new city pairs to its schedule. New service rolls out Jan. 10, making Jetsgo the only discount airline serving all 10 Canadian provinces. "The new Jetsgo cities are Prince George, Kelowna, Fort McMurray and Saskatoon," said Michel Leblanc, President and CEO of Jetsgo. "Victoria and Abbotsford will now receive year-round service and, in addition, we've created a significant number of new connections and options through Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg.
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| Transat A.T. Inc. Updates its Non-Canadian Ownership Level |
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Transat A.T. Inc., which owns 100% of air carrier Air Transat A.T. Inc., advises that, as of the close of market on Monday, December 6, 2004, based on the statements filed representing approximately 99.99% of its outstanding common shares, the non-Canadian ownership level of Transat common shares was approximately 23.57%. This represents a net decrease of 481,080 common shares or a 1.39% decrease in non-Canadian ownership of Transat's common shares since our last press release dated December 3, 2004.
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| Air Canada Reports Eighth Consecutive Month of Record Load Factor in November |
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Air Canada reported a system load factor of 74.6 per cent in November 2004, the highest ever for November. The mainline carrier flew 3.9 per cent more revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in November 2004 than in November 2003, according to preliminary traffic figures. Overall, capacity decreased by 3.6 per cent, resulting in a load factor of 74.6 per cent, compared to 69.2 per cent in November 2003; an increase of 5.4 percentage points. In the domestic market, capacity decreased by 8.5 per cent while traffic increased 2.6 per cent resulting in a domestic load factor of 76.7 per cent - an 8.3 percentage point increase year over year.
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| Recovery on track for tourism industry |
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Toronto's tourism industry has recovered from the devastating blows of 2003, as indicated by hotel occupancy and employment figures released today. The industry's economic renewal strategy is now focused  on restoring tourism in Toronto to pre-2001 levels. Jim Bradley, Ontario Minister of Tourism and Recreation, and Bruce MacMillan, President and CEO of Tourism Toronto, joined Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) President Rod Seiling in providing a status update on the recovery program. "Efforts to revitalize Ontario's tourism industry are clearly working," Bradley said. "We still have a long way to go, but it is encouraging to see the progress being made in this crucial economic sector."
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| Winter Is “For the Birds” In Southeastern Arizona’s Graham County |
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Now that temperatures are dropping in the U.S. and Canada, southeastern Arizona is beginning to see its annual influx of winter visitors. And they’re not just coming in their RVs. Some are flying here – using their own wings. For years southeastern Arizona has been regarded as one of the nation’s top birding areas from spring through fall, when migrants pass through on their way to warmer or cooler climates, depending upon the season. But winter in the region holds special birding treasures.
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| Ecotourism Cruises And Sport Fishing In The Amazon |
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Manaus based Yanna Ecofishing welcomes passengers from all over the world to experience nature’s greatest spectacle - the Amazon. Operating Ecological Cruises and Fishing Expeditions for small groups, Yanna Ecofishing offers state-of-the-art technology and the highest level of comfort and attention to detail available in the Amazon. Offering the adventure of a life time and a feast for nature lovers, Ecotourism Cruises are available in two, three and four night packages.
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| FLash | U.S. set to start fingerprinting foreign visitors at Canadian border
Border guards in International Falls, Minn., and other busy northern crossings will start fingerprinting foreign visitors by the end of the year as the Department of Homeland Security clamps down on the Canadian border. Technology including motion-detecting sensors and land- and air-based surveillance of deserted stretches will also improve security, Asa Hutchinson, undersecretary for border and transportation security, said at a conference of law enforcement officials from eight Midwestern and western states and Canada. Most Canadians won't be subjected to the scans because they don't need a visa to enter the U.S. |
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| FLash | American Airlines and American
Eagle Announce Great Low
Fares for Winter Travel
to/From Canada
Just in case Americans and Canadians have been thinking they don't get to see enough of the "neighbors" anymore, American Airlines and American Eagle have just the ticket – at a terrific price! American and American Eagle are offering great low fares for travel in January and February between Canada and select destinations within the United States. Combined, the two carriers provide non-stop service to six points in Canada, including Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. The Canada sale fares are effective for travel Jan. 4 through Feb. 28, 2005. Tickets must be purchased no later than Dec. 17, 2004. Other restrictions apply. |
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| FLash | Boeing Delivers Special-Livery
747-400 to China Airlines,
Featuring Signature Interior
The Boeing Company delivered to China Airlines a unique 747-400 featuring a distinctive blended paint design and the Boeing Signature Interior. The exterior of China Airlines' 14th 747-400 combines the airline's plum blossom tail image with Boeing's new blue commercial airplane livery. The award-winning interior is designed to make passengers as comfortable as possible on intercontinental flights. The cabin features ambient lighting and larger overhead stowage bins that open downward for convenient loading. It also has a high ceiling that provides passengers a roomier, open environment. |
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| FLash | VRX Named Official Online Content Provider of Couples Resorts
VRX Worldwide Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary VRX Studios Inc. (VRX) has been appointed the "Official Online Content Provider" of Couples Resorts, a popular chain of refined all-inclusive resorts located in Jamaica ("Couples Resorts"). |
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