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UNIGLOBE Geo Travel
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KAMLOOPS, VANCOUVER & VANCOUVER ISLAND

January 2010

Keep Your Profile Information Current To Ensure Top Quality Service

UNIGLOBE Geo Travel provides exceptional customer service by using a detailed profile system to hold relevant customer information. One extremely important piece of information we hold is your contact information.

Should there be a last minute schedule change or cancellation of your flight, your telephone number and email address is provided to the airline so they can contact you with the revision details.

Should there be an after hours question from your travel consultant relating to a booking they are making for you, they will be able to reach you.

For these reasons alone, it is extremely important that you update us with your new contact information if there are any changes. Please ask your UNIGLOBE Geo Travel consultant to review the current contact information we have on file for you and they will update it if necessary.

Official Warning:

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Haiti.

On January 12, 2010, a strong earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck close to Port-au-Prince. Reports indicate that the earthquake caused extensive damage to infrastructure. Power and telecommunications are severely disrupted. Health services remain limited, as a hospital in Port-au-Prince has collapsed. The Airport in Port-au-Prince is also currently closed to all commercial flights, and roads leading to the Dominican Republic are currently impassable.

For more information, click here.

Mexico - New Passport Requirements

Because there are expected imminent changes to the passport requirements for Canadian and American citizens traveling in and out of Mexico we would like to advise you to refer to passport Canada’s website for the most current info should you be traveling to Mexico.

http://www.ppt.gc.ca/planification/local.aspx?lang=eng

“I am flying to the United States, what can I carry on?”

Click here for details regarding what you can and cannot carry on the plane with you (last updated Jan 8/10).  Carry On Restrictions

Please be advised that your name on your passport must match your name on your Aeroplan program exactly for redemption.

For more information on redeeming your Aeroplan points, click here to contact our Corporate Team

"Our Lowest Airfares Ever" Seat Sale

In preparation for the Winter Olympics, Pacific Coastal Airlines has announced the launch of  their “Our Lowest Airfares Ever!” seat sale. 

Come to Vancouver and be part of an once-in-a-lifetime experience or, for Vancouverites, take advantage of these prices and get out of the city to avoid the hustle & bustle.

These prices are available for purchasing from Monday, January 11th to March 18th for travel between January 14th and March 21st. These fares require a 3-day advance purchase. Standard rules apply.

Here are some highlighted one-way fares on sale as of Monday, fees & tax are extra :

Vancouver South Terminal and:
Victoria International -  from $39
Powell River/Campbell River/Comox -  from $59             
Trail/Castlegar/Cranbrook/Port Hardy/Williams Lake -  from $79
Bella Bella/Bella Coola/Anahim Lake -  from $99
Masset/Sandspit  -  from $109

World's Largest Airline Merger

After a year of seeking approvals, the US government has just officially approved Delta and Northwest operating as a single carrier, the process will be completed in the first quarter of this year.

Delta and Northwest predictably see smooth skies ahead and suggest the merger’s impact on passengers will be minimal. Various comments made regarding the merger:
 
Buying a ticket will involve only one carrier by mid-year. Check-in and gate locations for most airports served worldwide are being combined under the Delta brand.
 
Existing itineraries and reservations should not be impacted by the merger, at most airports customers should check in at a Delta kiosk or with a Delta-uniformed agent. Check-in and gate locations for most airports Delta and Northwest serve worldwide have been combined under the Delta brand.

Choosing Your Seat

BA now charges for pre assign seats, $90.00 each way for Business and $30.00 for Economy, unless they check in 24hrs prior and then it is free.

The Argentine Immigration Office is implementing an Argentine Reciprocity Fee, for Canadian, US and Australian National arriving in Argentina.

The fee, applicable immediately is:

    * $ 70 US, for Canadian Nationals; valid for one entry 
    * $ 131 US, for United States Nationals; valid for ten years
    * $ 100 US, for Australian Nationals; valid for one entry 

Payment on arrival in Cash, ARS, USD, credit card or travellers cheques; booths will be positioned in the immigration arrivals hall.

At this time the fee is only applied at Buenos Aires Airport.

Exempt are:
-        Flight Crew 
-        Canadian, Australian , US citizens with legal residence in Argentina
-        Canadian, Australian, US citizens holding passports with an Argentine consular visa
-        Canadian, Australian, US citizens holding official or diplomatic passports

Full Service: Flights, Customized Online Registrations, Banquet & Meeting Planning (Inbound and outbound groups).

For more information on incentive travel or conference planning, contact:
Jeannette at (780) 424-8310- ext 839 or JNovak@Geo.ca
or visit GeoConnect.ca

Winter is here! Brighten the winter days by experiencing a Voluntourism holiday.

Conserve the Galapagos Islands, work with Lions in South Africa or travel to Vietnam and brighten a child’s day. There are many Voluntourism style holidays that are available all year round for singles, students, couples, families and groups.

For more details on how you can get involved or to arrange an information session for your employees, students or for a special interest group, please contact
Amanda Arbour
AArbour@Geo.ca
1-800-661-2454 ext. 878

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