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YVR & MEXICO CITY CONNECT WITH AC
Air Canada introduces new service between Vancouver and Mexico City; to begin November 6
Air Canada announced yesterday that beginning in November it will increase service between Mexico City and Canada with the introduction of a new flight to and from Vancouver. On November 6, Air Canada will begin weekend service (Saturday and Sunday) between Vancouver and Mexico City that will increase to daily service starting December 1. All flights will be operated with Airbus A319 aircraft featuring Executive Service, individual seatback entertainment systems, the ability to collect Aeroplan miles and lounge access for qualified customers. The flights are also timed for convenient local and international connections. [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
CLIA ANNOUNCES EARLY ENROLMENT
Beginning now, agents affiliated with CLIA can enrol for individual membership for $99
Beginning today, September 1, travel agents seeking to gain from all the benefits of CLIA membership can enroll for individual membership through 2011 for the yearly rate of $99, potentially enjoying four months free. September 1, 2010 also marks the official opening of the renewal season for 2011 travel agency membership featuring a broad range of new benefits and enhancements, ranging from a new CLIA website, integration of video content, social media access, and new CLIA training programs. [Full text and pictures]
 
 
CITC WARNS OF INTERNET SCAM
CITC warns travellers of internet scam when registering with the ESTA; says many fake sites steal personal and credit card information
A recent press release sent out by CITC is warning travel agents to take caution in the midst of a Consumer Threat Alert published by McAfee. CITC's statement release reads as follows: Bill Clark of Clark & Company recently forwarded a scam that had appeared in the August 27 edition of Global Travel News, which picked it up from a Consumer Threat Alert published by McAfee, the internet security firm. The scam is similar in nature to... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
SUNSPOTS' ORLANDO SEAT SALE
Sunspots announces seat sale to Orlando from Calgary & Vancouver; book by Sept. 5

Sunspots Holidays is having a seat sale to Orlando when booked between now and September 5, 2010, for travel up to December 31, 2010. Prices from Calgary to Orlando are $386, plus $110 in taxes; from Vancouver to Orlando the sale is $560, plus $113 in taxes. For more information, visit sunspotholidays.com.
 
 
SUNQUEST EXTENDS NO TAX PROMO
Sunquest extends Pay No Tax promotion; agents can now play to win up to $200 until Sept. 15
Sunquest has extended its Pay No Tax promotion for another week. Now available until Sept. 7, 2010, the offer is valid on new bookings only, for travel between Nov. 1, 2010 and Apr. 30, 2011, and applies to all of Sunquest’s gateways across Canada and to both adults and children. Guests will receive a free upgrade to Sunquest’s new Silver Service (now available to book online) for all Thomas Cook Canada flights... [Full text and pictures]
 
 

 
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