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THOMAS COOK EXITS JAZZ AGREEMENT THREE YEARS EARLY
Jazz and Thomas Cook say they have reached a settlement for the termination of the flight services agreement, details remain confidential
The Canadian Press
Dean Moore
Dean Moore
Tour operator Thomas Cook Canada Inc. is making an early exit from its five-year agreement with Jazz Aviation at the end of this month due to market conditions. Jazz has been operating a small fleet of Boeing 757 jets for the British vacation company since 2010 to sunny destinations during the winter season. The arrangement had another three years to run but Thomas Cook has notified Jazz that it's quitting early. “We are very disappointed that the current market conditions require Thomas Cook to restructure its operations,” Jazz chief executive Joseph Randell said in a news release. “We enjoyed working with the Thomas Cook team and our employees can be proud of the solid operational... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
AIR CANADA PILOTS CAUSING CANCELLATIONS AND DELAYS
About 30 flights have been cancelled across the country amid another round of “sick-ins” from pilots
The Canadian Press
!!! AIR CANADA PILOTS CAUSING CANCELLATIONS AND DELAYS
Air Canada says an "illegal job action" by some of its pilots is causing cancellations and delays across the country. The airline issued a Canada-wide travel alert this morning, warning "airport disruptions" could affect flights all day and into the weekend. Spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
GLP LAUNCHES AFRICAN SAFARIS & LUXURY WILDLIFE CRUISES
Four cruise and safari adventures programs to destinations in Africa now available with GLP Worlwide
!!! GLP LAUNCHES AFRICAN SAFARIS & LUXURY WILDLIFE CRUISES
GLP Worldwide is now offering Africa and launching its first African Safaris & Luxury Wildlife Cruises brochure.  The 28-page brochure is now available for agents and all package prices are in Canadian currency.  The brochure highlights a number of safari and luxury cruise adventures beginning in the summer of 2012 and through 2013. GLP Worldwide, the Canadian representative for AMA Waterways, is now offering Africa with cruise and safari adventures. GLP Worldwide is offering four programs to destinations including South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Botswana.  The three programs are Stars of Africa... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
TRANSAT HOLIDAYS & NOLITOURS ANNOUNCE FAMILY FIESTA PROMOTION
Kids fly and stay free for bookings made by Apr. 30 with Transat Holidays & Nolitours new Family Fiesta promotion
!!TRANSAT HOLIDAYS AND NOLITOURS ANNOUNCE FAMILY FIESTA PROMOTION
Transat Holidays and Nolitours have announced the Family Fiesta Promotion on sun destinations. The promotion is valid for new bookings made by Apr. 30 and children can fly and stay for free or for $99. The promotion applies to a selection of over 30 family-friendly, all inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean for one child sharing a room... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
GOWAY INTRODUCES TRAVELLERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR PERU
Travellers Assitance program includes medical expenses, medical transfers and more
!!! GOWAY INTRODUCES TRAVELLERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR PERU
Goway has introduced a Travellers Assistance program to globetrotters headed for Peru. If required, the Travellers Assistance program includes up to two house or hotel calls by English speaking doctors, emergency medical expenses of up to $1,000, medical transfer coverage of up to $700, prescriptions valued at $300, luggage... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
LOT OFFERS SPECIAL GROUPS FARES
Groups from 10 to 30 people travelling from Toronto to Europe and the Middle East can do so at a special fare with LOT Polish Airlines through to Oct. 31
!!! LOT INTRODUCES SPECIAL GROUPS FARES
LOT Polish Airlines has introduced a special round-trip economy class fare from $450 (excluding all taxes) for groups of 10 to 30 people travelling from Toronto to Europe and the Middle East. All group bookings must be requested through the online Group Request Form. Offer applies to new bookings only through Oct. 31, 2012, for travel... [Full text and pictures]
 
 

 

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