May 2012

Air Canada flight AC8902 inaugurated service between Toronto Pearson and John F. Kennedy International Airport, making the airline the only carrier serving all three major airports in the New York City region from Canada. With the new route, existing service to Newark Liberty International Airport and an additional daily flight between Toronto and LaGuardia Airport  that began May 1 to bring that service to hourly, Air Canada will operate up to 38 non-stop return flights a day between Canada and New York City this summer.

“New York is popular destination and Air Canada is very pleased to offer our customers three-times daily service to John F. Kennedy International Airport and now hourly service to LaGuardia from Toronto Pearson in addition to our Newark service. These added flights mean Air Canada is providing customers the most frequencies, widest choice of airports and greatest convenience of all airlines flying between New York and Canada. The flights are timed to enable customers to easily connect at our Toronto hub to other destinations in our extensive domestic and international network, such as Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. All eligible customers will also be able to collect and redeem Aeroplan miles,” said Ben Smith, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer at Air Canada.

The new Toronto-JFK service is operated by Air Canada Express using a 50-seat CRJ regional jet. The JFK flights, operating out of Terminal 7, will have early morning, mid-day and evening arrivals and departures. With the new services, Air Canada will operate a total of up to 38 return flights a day to the New York metropolitan area from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver.

Air Canada’s New York service, with hourly flights, is ideally-suited for business travelers. Customers will have a choice of three airports across the New York City region, the option to purchase flight passes, access to Maple Leaf or Star Alliance partner lounges at all airports with priority ground services where applicable. In addition, Air Canada flights to LaGuardia and Newark feature Executive Class; the only Canadian airline offering business class service.

Starting on May 7th, Richmond-based Orca Airways launched flights out of Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport.

The airline will operate a twice-daily service six days a week to Vancouver International’s south terminal.

Flights will operate daily, except for Saturday departing Nanaimo at 08h00 and 17h30, arriving in Vancouver 20 minutes later.

The return service will depart Vancouver on the same days, at 07h15 and 16h45.For more details visit flyorcaair.com

Westjet is ready for summer with new destinations and schedules, including Chicago, New York (LaGuardia) as well as Aruba , Kingston (Jamaica) and Whitehorse. The schedules will operate as follows:
•  Chicago: Effective May 14, the airline will introduce daily non-stop flights from Vancouver and Calgary
• New York via LaGuardia: Seven non-stop flights each business day from Toronto and starting July 12, increasing to eight non-stop flights each business day from Toronto
.• Toronto to Aruba: a non-stop flight each week, effective May 6
• Toronto to Kingston, Jamaica: three non-stop flights a week, effective April 30.
• Vancouver to Whitehorse: daily flights, effective May 17.

Extended services, from seasonal to year-round between the following cities, start May 5 with one flight every week: Vancouver to Kona, Vancouver to Kauai, Toronto to Santa Clara, Cuba and Toronto and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Other cities returning to Westjet’s schedule are: Deer Lake/ Corner Brook, Windsor, Sydney, Nova Scotia, New York via Newark and San Francisco.

American Airlines took the next step in its fleet modernization plan – to ensure that its customers are flying onboard one of the most modern fleets in the industry. Today's progress includes the redesign and refresh of the airline's international widebody aircraft – a demonstration of the forward movement of the company's business plan, which includes the investment of several hundred million dollars per year in enhancements to the customer experience. As part of this redesign, American's entire fleet of 777-200ERs will have fully lie-flat Business Class seats with aisle access for every seat, international Wi-Fi, in-seat entertainment throughout all cabins, and Main Cabin Extra seating offering more legroom. The 767-300ERs will have fully lie-flat Business Class seats with aisle access for every seat, and Main Cabin Extra seating.

"This redesign will comprehensively improve our future international widebody experience through fully lie-flat all-aisle access seats, inflight entertainment and Wi-Fi, and will place our product among the industry leaders. This is something our people are excited to see as we work toward a new and modern American Airlines," said Virasb Vahidi, American's Chief Commercial Officer. "Our decision to invest in our international widebody aircraft demonstrates significant forward progress, consistent with our plan, and paints a picture of the future for our customers and people."

Boeing 777-200ERs
American's entire fleet of 777-200ERs will be redesigned to a two-class cabin configuration to better match capacity and demand. The aircraft cabin will feature unique mood lighting and a dramatic archway and ceiling treatment to create a feeling of spaciousness similar to the 777-300ERs, the first of which American plans to receive later this year. A Business Class walk-up bar stocked with snacks and refreshments is for premium customers. International Wi-Fi will also be available inflight.

Up to 45 new fully lie-flat Business Class seats will provide customers among the largest living spaces of any 777 Business Class seat offered by U.S. airlines. The new seat will be an industry leader giving travelers up to two times more living space than American's current 777-200ER Business Class seat. Seats will feature a large tray table, a work surface, and every component of the seat – including the seatback, head rest and leg rest – can be individually adjusted using intuitively designed, simplistic seat controls.

Direct aisle access from each Business Class seat will allow customers to easily move about the cabin without impacting other customers. In-seat entertainment will feature more than 700 hours of on-demand audio and video entertainment, which gives customers an enormous selection during their flight. Up to 120 movies, 180 TV programs, 350 audio selections and 30 games will be available on a 15.4-inch HD-capable touchscreen monitor positioned in each Business Class suite. A premium handset will serve as a remote that will allow customers to easily select programming without touching the monitor. Also, every seat will feature individual 110-volt universal AC power outlets and USB jacks for charging personal electronic devices.

Throughout the Main Cabin, new seats will provide increased knee room and improve overall customer comfort. American's retrofit will include installation of up to 45 Main Cabin Extra seats and up to 170 Main Cabin seats. The Main Cabin Extra seats, located in the forward portion of the Main Cabin, will offer four to six inches more legroom than the standard Main Cabin seat, allowing greater personal space and convenient access when boarding and deplaning.

Every Main Cabin seat will have universal AC power outlets, USB jacks and HD-capable touchscreen monitor – nearly 9 inches – loaded with up to 120 movies, 180 TV programs, 350 audio selections and 30 games. Once redesigned with the new Inflight Entertainment, the 777-200ERs will have more than nine times the number of entertainment options that are currently available in the Main Cabin on today's 777-200ER.

The 777-200ER is intended to fly mid- to long-haul international markets in Europe, Asia and South America.
"American will be among the first in the industry to offer the combination of fully lie-flat seats with all-aisle access, international Wi-Fi, and top-of-the-line in-seat entertainment," added Vahidi.

Boeing 767-300ERs
American intends to retrofit up to half of its existing 767-300ER aircraft. Those that are redesigned will operate the new configuration with fully lie-flat Business Class Seats and all-aisle access. The remaining 767-300ERs that are not redesigned will be retired over time.

Customers will enjoy an enhanced onboard experience with the installation of up to 28 fully lie-flat Business Class seats, each with aisle access. The Business Class seats will offer individual tray tables with a work surface, and universal AC power outlets. Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 devices will continue to be available for customers seated in Business Class, offering access to a wide variety of movies, TV programs and audio selections.

The retrofitted 767-300ERs will also feature 14 Main Cabin Extra seats with four to six inches more legroom than a standard Main Cabin seat. The Main Cabin of the retrofitted 767-300ERs will have 167 seats.

The airline intends to use retrofitted 767-300ERs on flights to existing markets.

The redesign is slated to begin in early 2014. American is currently working to determine the installation timeline and will have more details on anticipated completion dates in the future.

As part of its international widebody strategy, American anticipates taking delivery of 10 Boeing 777-300ERs beginning at the end of 2012 through 2013. The 777-300ERs will be configured as three-class aircraft and include fully lie-flat First and Business Class seats, Main Cabin Extra, and Wi-Fi capability to keep customers connected while traveling internationally.

Not only is American's anticipated aircraft delivery and redesign part of the company's network focus and international network plan, it is a tangible opportunity for customers to experience American's focus on modernization and innovation when they travel.

Vancouver Airport has become the first airport in Canada to participate in creating and delivering an automated approach to border processing.

James Moore, Senior Minister for British Columbia, on behalf of Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, has announced the expansion of the Automated Border Clearance (ABC) pilot project at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

ABC is a new initiative that uses self-service, automated technology to process Canadian travellers returning to Canada.

Canadians will experience shorter wait times, less congestion, and faster processing at the airport.

The self-service kiosks are easy to use and do not require pre-registration by travellers or payment of any membership fees.
Travellers are advised to have all necessary documents on hand when they approach the kiosk, including the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) E311 Declaration Card, their Canadian passport or Canadian permanent resident card, and all receipts for purchases made abroad.

To use the kiosk, the traveller places their passport or permanent resident card in the document reader, inserts their completed E311 Declaration Card in the kiosk and follows the instructions on the screen.  Once the transaction is complete a receipt is issued.

The traveller then reports to a Border Services Officer for verification of their identity and visual authentication of their passport or permanent resident card.  The ABC kiosk allows up to four travellers residing at the same address to be processed in a single transaction if they are all identified on the same E311 Declaration Card. Building on the success in Vancouver, the pilot project will be moved to full program status and expanded to other international airports across Canada, starting with Montréal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in June.

Travelers needing to travel in a hurry should apply for a passport in person at a Passport Canada office.

For an additional fee the process can be expedited. The passport office may also require proof of travel such as:
•    An airline, bus or train ticket
•    A travel itinerary showing proof of payment.
•    A written statement, if travelling by car (acceptance is at the discretion of the Passport Officer).

The table below shows the expedited services available to obtain a passport. In addition to the regular passport fee, the following fees will apply.

Expedited services
Service                                 Additional fee    Processing time
Urgent pick-up*                   $70                24 hours
Express pick-up**                $30            2 to 9 business days
Standard pick-up**              $10               10 business days
Same day, out of regular      $220                 Same day
hours of service       

*Urgent service is not available at:
•    Canada Post and Service Canada receiving agents; or
•    Passport Canada offices in Pointe-Claire, Whitby, Brampton, Calgary South, Kelowna and Richmond.

**Standard pick-up and Express services are not available at:
•    Canada Post and Service Canada receiving agents; or
•    the Pointe-Claire Passport Canada office.
•    You may apply for pick-up or express service at the Passport Canada offices in Whitby, Brampton, Calgary South and Richmond, but you will be required to pick up your passport at another location to be confirmed when you submit your application.

Abroad
If you are outside of Canada and need a passport in exceptional circumstances, contact the nearest Government of Canada office.

Now Accepting Reservations for Stays Beginning October 1, 2012!

The city that launched the Four Seasons brand has now redefined its own hallmark hotel with the opening of the new Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Reinvented to be sleeker. Reimagined to be bolder. And redesigned to be more stylish and inviting. Your new favorite place to mix and mingle will undoubtedly be the trendy Café Boulud and bar by international restaurateur and Chef Daniel Boulud. And your new favorite pastime? How about a blissful escape to the city's largest luxury hotel spa? At your doorstep, fine galleries, charming shops and haute couture boutiques await you. And at your service, our exceptional staff ready to anticipate your every need. After all, when it comes to Four Seasons, some things will never change.

Book your stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto with Vision 2000 Travel and receive:
• Daily full American breakfast for two
• Food and beverage credit of USD100 once during stay
• Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in (excluding signature suites)
• Complimentary high-speed Internet access for all suite bookings

With the Club Med Family Plan, book a 7-night all-inclusive escape from $575*/person.

Book now! This offer ends June 26.

Details of the vacation deal:
•    Available at Club Med all-inclusive resorts in Florida, the Caribbean and Mexico
•    Travel between now and December 21, 2012
•    Book before June 26

Book your 2012 Oceania cruise and receive up to $3000 in Bonus Savings plus so much more!

Book now with Vision 2000 Cruises & Vacations and Oceania Cruises and receive
- 2 for 1 Cruise Fares
- Free Airfare (select cities)
- Up to $3000 Bonus Savings per stateroom
- 2 for 1 Deposits
- Reduced Business Class Upgrades
Our 6 Favorite Sailings - More Available with this Special Offer

Venice to Athens | 10 Days aboard the Regatta
Departs August 8, 2012
- Oceanview fares starting at $3433 p.p.
- $3000 BONUS SAVINGS*
- $999 Business Class Air Upgrade
- Vision 2000 Exclusive $700 Shipboard Credit

Barcelona to Copenhagen | 16 Days aboard the Nautica
Departs May 24, 2012
- Oceanview fares starting at $6061 p.p.
- $1500 BONUS SAVINGS *
- Vision 2000 Exclusive $250 Shipboard Credit

Roundtrip London | 12 Days aboard the Marina
Departs June 6, 2012
- Oceanview fares starting at $5933 p.p.
- $1000 BONUS SAVINGS*
- Vision 2000 Exclusive $250 Shipboard Credit

Barcelona to Istanbul | 15 Days aboard the Riviera
Departs July 19, 2012
- Oceanview fares starting at $5208 p.p.
- $4000 BONUS SAVINGS*
- $999 Business Class Air Upgrade
- Vision 2000 Exclusive $450 Shipboard Credit

Athens to Istanbul | 10 Days aboard the Marina
Departs October 22, 2012
- Oceanview fares starting at $4284 p.p.
- $3000 BONUS SAVINGS*
- Vision 2000 Exclusive $450 Shipboard Credit

Istanbul to Dubai | 21 Days aboard the Nautica
Departs November 15, 2012
- Oceanview fares starting at $6758 p.p.
- $3000 BONUS SAVINGS*
- Exclusive $600 Shipboard Credit
 

All fares are per person, in US Dollars, based on least expensive category available.  Fares include air from select cities only.  Bonus Savings are reflected in prices stated.  Onboard Credit & Bonus Savings are per stateroom.  For full terms and conditions please contact your Vision 2000 Travel Advisor.

The only way to discover the Canadian Rockies, Rocky Mountaineer. Enhance your Rocky Mountaineer vacations with up to $500 in Added Value.

This year, discover the majestic Canadian Rockies on the luxurious, award-winning Rocky Mountaineer rail journey. Between May 7 and June 29, 2012, book a qualifying Rocky Mountaineer vacation package of 4 nights or more, and receive up to $500 per adult in added value with this Vacation Plus offer.
 
GoldLeaf and GoldLeaf with Fairmont Deluxe: $500.00 per adult credit
SilverLeaf: $400.00 per adult credit
RedLeaf: $300.00 per adult credit

When you’re onboard the Rocky Mountaineer in the Canadian Rockies, everywhere you look you are guaranteed a great memory. From stunning natural scenery to abundant wildlife to the delicious food served onboard. Let Rocky Mountaineer whisk you across plunging gorges and over high mountain passes, through Jasper and Banff National Parks. Tavel between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies during daylight hours only, so you won’t miss a single breathtaking sight along the way.

Use your credit to enhance your vacation with your choice of the following options:

• Whistler Sea to Sky Climb rail journey
• City Stops
• Tours (choices include: Victoria Day Trip with Butchart Gardens, Deluxe Vancouver City Tour and more)
• Additional hotel nights in any Rocky Mountaineer destination
• Meals and meal plans
• Transfers
• Activities
• Rocky Mountaineer Rail and Cruise packages
• And more

Offer is valid on new bookings made between May 7 and June 29, 2012. This offer is applicable to any Rocky Mountaineer vacation package with a land tour portion of four or more nights from the 2012 Rocky Mountaineer brochure. Cruise is not included in the number of qualifying nights. Offer must be requested at the time of booking and is valid for adults only. Travel during the Rocky Mountaineer 2012 summer season between May and October. Qualifying packages can be purchased in any class of train travel (GoldLeaf, SilverLeaf, or RedLeaf) and the credit amount varies by class of service. Credits can only be used toward the cost of additional services booked with Rocky Mountaineer - the credit cannot be used to upgrade rail service or against the price of the core package. Credited option must be selected at the time of booking and can only be added to a Rocky Mountaineer package. Not available in conjunction with any other offer and not applicable to two day rail-only bookings or Group Tour bookings. Offer has no cash value and is non-transferable. US guests - credit values are expressed in CAD and will be converted to USD at the exchange rate used at the time of booking. US guests must pay in USD. Offers are capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn or amended without prior notice. Additional conditions apply. VP12-NATA

For a limited-time, Holland America is offering special fares to Canadian residents! Don't be disappointed, book now for the best fares!

Here are just a few of the Voyages available on this special offer - call for a complete list of voyage to your desired destination

ALASKA
7 Day Glacier Bay Discovery | September 2 2012
Vancouver to Seward onboard m.s. Zaandam
Inside stateroom fares starting at $699 per person
Obst. view stateroom fares starting at $799 per person

ALAKSA CRUISE TOUR
12 Day Classic Denali | June 10 2012
Vancouver to Fairbank onboard m.s. Statendam
Obst. view stateroom fares starting at $899 per person

EUROPE
12 Day Mediterranean Romance | June 17 2012
Venice to Barcelona onboard m.s. Noordam
Obst. view stateroom fares starting at $899 per person
Verandah stateroom fares starting at $1,199 per person
Suite fares starting at $2,999 per person

14 day Scotland & Norway | June 2 2012
Roundtrip Rotterdam onboard m.s. Rotterdam
Inside stateroom fares starting at $999 per person
Obst. view stateroom fares starting at $1,199 per person
Suite fares starting at $1,999 per person

HAWAII, TAHITI AND SOUTH PACIFIC
34 Day Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas | September 30 2012
Vancouver to San Diego m.s. Westerdam
Inside stateroom fares starting at $3,499 per person
Obst. view stateroom fares starting at $3,999 per person
Verandah stateroom fares starting at $4,999 per person
Suite fares starting at $8,399 per person

18 day Circle Hawaii | October 23 2012
Vancouver to San Diego m.s. Zaandam
Inside stateroom fares starting at $2,699 per person
Obst. view stateroom fares starting at $1,799 per person
Suite fares starting at $2,999 per person

CANADA & NEW ENGLAND
7 Day Canada & New England Discovery | September 15 2012
Montreal to Boston onboard m.s. Veendam
Inside stateroom fares starting at $899 per person
Obst. view stateroom fares starting at $999 per person
Suite fares starting at $2,199 per person

PANAMA CANAL
19 Day Fall Panama Canal | September 23 2012
Vancouver to Ft Lauderdale onboard m.s. Statendam
Inside stateroom fares starting at $1,799 per person
Obst. view stateroom fares starting at $1,999 per person
Suite fares starting at $3,699 per person

HOLIDAY
10 Day Southern Caribbean Seafarer Holiday | December 17 2012
Roundtrip Ft Lauderdale onboard m.s. Noordam
Inside stateroom fares starting at $1,399 per person
Obst. view stateroom fares starting at $1,499 per person
Verandah stateroom fares starting at $1,799 per person
Suite fares starting at $2,599 per person
 



Fares are in Canadian dollars and based on promo RM. Offer is applicable to Canadian residents only. Offer is valid on select sailings and cruisetours and applicable to new bookings only. Offer is applicable to groups, Onstage Alaska & Cruise Nights. Offer is not combinable with any other promotion including upgrades, reduced air, air credits, shipboard credits, bonus commission or CAA MAP

Book your 2013 Europe or Russia Viking River Cruise now and take advantage of the Viking River Cruise 2013 Early Booking Discount!

2013 Early Booking Discount with 2 for 1 cruise plus up to 2 for 1 air!  Hurry - offer expires May 31 2012

EUROPE - 2 FOR 1 CRUISE PLUS $1000 OFF AIR PER COUPLE
GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR — NEW SHIPS
15 days Amsterdam to Budapest
Brochure Fare starting at $6,699 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $3,462 per person
ROMANTIC DANUBE — NEW SHIPS
8 days Budapest to Nuremberg
Brochure Fare starting at $3,199 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $1,656
DANUBE WALTZ — NEW SHIPS
8 days Passau to Budapest
Brochure Fare starting at $3,199 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $1,656
TULIPS & WINDMILLS — NEW SHIPS
10 days Roundtrip Amsterdam
Brochure Fare starting at $3,599 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $1,872
PORTUGAL’S RIVER OF GOLD — NEW
10 days Roundtrip Porto, plus Lisbon
Brochure Fare starting at $5,799 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $2,956
EUROPEAN SOJOURN — NEW
23 days Amsterdam to Bucharest
Brochure Fare starting at $9,998 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $5,167
RHINE GETAWAY — NEW SHIPS
8 days Amsterdam to Basel
Brochure Fare starting at $2,399 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $1,256
ELEGANT ELBE
10 days Berlin to Prague
Brochure Fare starting at $4,899 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $2,506
PORTRAITS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE
8 days Chalon to Avignon
Brochure Fare starting at $4,199 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $2,156
PARIS & THE HEART OF NORMANDY
8 days Paris – Rouen – Paris
Brochure Fare starting at $2,599 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $1,356
FRANCE’S FINEST
15 days Paris to Avignon
Brochure Fare starting at $6,998 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $3,611
CITIES OF LIGHT
12 days Paris to Prague
Brochure Fare starting at $5,799 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $2,956
PASSAGE TO EASTERN EUROPE — NEW SHIPS
11 days Budapest to Bucharest
Brochure Fare starting at $4,599 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $2,356
RUSSIA & UKRAINE - 2 FOR 1 CRUISE PLUS UP TO 2 FOR 1 AIR!
WATERWAYS OF THE CZARS — FULLY REFURBISHED SHIPS
13 days St. Petersburg to Moscow
Brochure Fare starting at $7,499  2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $3,846
FOOTSTEPS OF THE COSSACKS
12 days Kiev to Odessa
Brochure Fare starting at $4,199 2-FOR-1 Fare starting at $2,188



Cruise fares listed are for cruise and cruisetour only in U.S. dollars, per person and fares/discount offers are based on double occupancy. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. & Canadian residents only. Cruise ship fuel surcharge may apply. 2-for-1 fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities and service fees, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract. 2013 Early Booking Discount: 2-FOR-1 cruise and up to 2-FOR-1 international air (on Russia & Ukraine itineraries from BOS, EWR, NYC, PHL or PIT; all other gateways slightly higher) are considered a single offer. Europe itineraries receive $500 off per person on international air. Air does not havecto be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. Must request offer 2013 EBD at time of booking, book and pay in full by May 31, 2012. Offers valid on new bookings only as of 4/1/12, subject to availability and may not be combinable with any other offers except Past Guest Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Air promotion applies to economy, roundtrip flights only from select Viking River Cruises North American gateways and includes airport-to-ship or hotel transfers, air taxes and air fuel surcharges. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Prices are based upon lowest price point and category at time of print and are subject to change without notice. Additional terms & conditions apply. For Passenger Ticket Contract and offer restrictions, see your travel agent for complete details. Offer expires 5/31/12.