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*Andrea J.* · 08-28-2008, 10:59 PM

although air canada does not fly to aruba,
i felt this little blurb of interest to our community forum.
andrea

AP) Air Canada's regional carrier, Jazz, is removing life vests from all of its planes to save weight and fuel.

A Jazz spokeswoman says Canadian regulations allow airlines to use floatation devices instead of life vests as long as the planes remain within 50 miles of shore.

Safety cards in the seat pockets of Jazz planes now direct passengers to use the seat cushions as floatation devices.

Jazz is a transcontinental carrier that doesn't fly over the ocean. The planes do fly over the Great Lakes and along the Eastern seaboard. But the company says all of the flights are within 50 miles from shore and the number of its flights that fly over water is minimal.

qlaval · 08-29-2008, 01:49 AM

Air Canada does fly to Aruba but only during high season.

*Andrea J.* · 08-29-2008, 09:06 AM

i never knew that!
i learn something every day.
thanks
andrea

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Originally Posted by qlaval

Air Canada does fly to Aruba but only during high season.

purestone2004 · 08-29-2008, 10:56 AM

as confirmed yes AC flies to Aruba from Toronto in the high season, however Air Canada Jazz doesn't.

Randi · 08-30-2008, 12:42 PM

Air Canada Jazz flies smaller planes and generally do short haul flights. Air Canada flies Toronto- Aruba (two flights) on Saturdays. There are a few other carriers that fly from Toronto and Montreal to Aruba. Those flights are on Fridays and Sundays and are run through charter companies.

qlaval · 08-30-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Randi

...There are a few other carriers that fly from Toronto and Montreal to Aruba...through charter companies.

Sadly not anymore...they have decided to abandon service this summer...

Randi · 08-30-2008, 01:23 PM

I think Sky Service out of Toronto is still operating?? (during the winter months), the other one was Canjet through Montreal, not sure about that one...

qlaval · 08-30-2008, 05:37 PM

Canjet has stopped servicing Aruba...

As for Skyservice I'm not sure but will check them out next winter, thanks for that one.

Randi · 08-30-2008, 06:50 PM

My friends have booked Sky Service already for Xmas as their schedules come out in the summer. Check it out soon if you have your dates in mind.

Too bad about Canjet, their inargural flight was last Xmas vacation Montreal-Aruba!

qlaval · 08-31-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Randi

My friends have booked Sky Service already for Xmas as their schedules come out in the summer...

Do you know with whom?
SkyService website don't give that option.

08-28-2008, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
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08-29-2008, 01:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
qlaval Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 718	Air Canada does fly to Aruba but only during high season. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Pierre

08-29-2008, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
purestone2004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 111	But not Jazz as confirmed yes AC flies to Aruba from Toronto in the high season, however Air Canada Jazz doesn't. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-30-2008, 12:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Randi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,483 Images: 9	Air Canada Jazz flies smaller planes and generally do short haul flights. Air Canada flies Toronto- Aruba (two flights) on Saturdays. There are a few other carriers that fly from Toronto and Montreal to Aruba. Those flights are on Fridays and Sundays and are run through charter companies. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Randi Next Aruba trip in

08-30-2008, 01:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Randi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,483 Images: 9	I think Sky Service out of Toronto is still operating?? (during the winter months), the other one was Canjet through Montreal, not sure about that one... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Randi Next Aruba trip in

08-30-2008, 05:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
qlaval Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 718	Canjet has stopped servicing Aruba... As for Skyservice I'm not sure but will check them out next winter, thanks for that one. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Pierre

08-30-2008, 06:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Randi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,483 Images: 9	My friends have booked Sky Service already for Xmas as their schedules come out in the summer. Check it out soon if you have your dates in mind. Too bad about Canjet, their inargural flight was last Xmas vacation Montreal-Aruba! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Randi Next Aruba trip in