Bringing back fish on Air Canada - a question

[Slipstream]

Youd be surprised, i think they said that they had a 180% increase in passenger volume last year.. They added something like 200 extra flights, to 10 new destinations, wouldnt be surprised if they fly to Rupert regularly some time this year.

[trilinearmipmap]

Originally Posted by Slipstream

Youd be surprised, i think they said that they had a 180% increase in passenger volume last year.. They added something like 200 extra flights, to 10 new destinations, wouldnt be surprised if they fly to Rupert regularly some time this year.

Actually their business model makes them stick to one aircraft (737) and an aircraft of this size needs to service a town that has enough population to fill the seats. So unless they change their business model, they won't fly to all one-horse towns out in the middle of nowhere.

[trilinearmipmap]

As predicted here is my inane response from Air Canada including the requisite cut-and-paste platitudes:


Dear Mr. xxxxxxx,

Thank you for your email outlining your concerns regarding our recent decision to no longer accept pets as checked baggage.

We review all our policies, procedures and services on a regular basis to ensure that our product offering responds to customer demand while keeping pace with industry standards and economic realities.

As you are aware, effective July 15, 2007, we will no longer accept pets as checked baggage, this policy applies to live fish as well.

You may still transport your fish through Air Canada Cargo, who have a specialized “live animal travel” program and are able to plan the best flights for your fish to travel on. More information is available at: http://www.aircanada.com/cargo/en/services/ac_live.html

Sincerely,

xxxxxxx xxxxxxx
Customer Relations

[Slipstream]

We should all start sending them messages of how we are very dissapointed in them, and how we arent going to fly with them anymore.. LOL

[Nicole8ca]

Well I'm not going to fly with them regardless, but I'll definately send an email for kicks.

Did you ask about corals in your email or did you specify fish? I can't help but notice they didn't address corals.

[trilinearmipmap]

I thought I would ask them if it was OK to bring live lobster, if they say yes, then how can they refuse other live inverts or fish, especially if we claim we are going to eat them.

[Slipstream]

Its messed up, but thats Air Canada, so its almost expected.