Note, the following links are a collection of websites related to Travelling. The IAM 764 Retirees Association does not recommend or endorse any of the following Companies or Organizations. The list is provided only for assistance to members in finding Travel Resources.

Members are encouraged to check out a company here in North America using the BBB (Better Business Bureau) which is an unbiased organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. Businesses that earn BBB accredited business status contractually agree and adhere to the organization’s high standards of ethical business behaviour. BBB provides objective advice, free business Reliability Reports and charity Wise Giving Reports, and educational information on topics affecting marketplace trust. To further promote trust, BBB also offers complaint and dispute resolution support for consumers and businesses when there is difference in viewpoints. The first BBB was founded in 1912. Today, 128 BBBs serve communities across the U.S. and Canada, evaluating and monitoring more than 3 million local and national businesses and charities.
For Consumers
Canada http://www.bbb.org/canada/consumers/  or USA http://www.bbb.org/us/consumers/ 

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• Go to the LINKS Page on the Lodge 764 Home page http://www.iam764.ca/Links.aspx for a list of useful Websites or directly to the Air Canada Family Network Website http://www.acfamily.net/  for links to sites such as the Employee Travel Site, Pionairs and others.
• Air Canada Vacations: Holidays, Tours, Car rentals, Activities & more http://www.aircanadavacations.com/
   
• Airline Safety and Security Information http://www.airsafe.com/
   
• Airline Employee Discount Travel, Interline Vacation Experiences http://www.perx.com/
   
• ASU Travel Guide http://members.asu.com/
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• Aviation Consumer protection and enforcement (USA) http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/index.htm
   
• Best Senior Travel Websites (according to them) http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/travel/senior/KeyWebSites.shtml
   
• Canadian Transportation Agency provides an informal process that attempts to resolve travellers' complaints about air carriers in a manner consistent with the carriers' tariffs, the Canada Transportation Act and related regulations and, where applicable, international conventions (the carrier's legal obligations). http://www.otc-cta.gc.ca/doc.php?sid=1061&lang=eng
   
• Cheapfares.com is a travel Internet company that offers a vast selection of really cheap travel products. We provide our customers with powerful, but easy to use tools via our web site that allow them to find great values. Cheapfares.com was founded in 2000. We have sold hundreds of thousands of airline tickets and tens of thousands of vacation packages, as well as individual hotel and car reservations. Millions of customers visit our site annually.Cheapfares.com offers over 65 million airfares from over 400 airlines. Customers can book reservations on our site to over 60,000 hotels and 50 car rental companies worldwide. We also offer specially priced vacation packages to thousands of the worlds most popular destinations. http://www.cheapfares.com/  About them:- http://www.cheapfares.com/aboutUs.aspx
   
• NEW! Senior airfare  http://www.cheapflights.ca/travel-tips/senior-airfare/
  How and where senior travelers can save
  
  While senior airfare discounts are not as common as they used to be, many airlines still offer seniors travel deals.
  We’ve compiled a list of Canadian airlines that currently offer a fixed percentage off their published ticket price,
  as well as non-Canadian airlines with savings opportunities to consider. Note: Some of Canada’s major airlines –
  Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz and WestJet – do not offer any senior airfares. (added Dec 16, 2011)
   
• CheapTicketsCanada.com - Your #1 Travel Resource for Cheap Airline Tickets & Travel Deals Online! http://www.cheapticketscanada.com/
   
• Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Consular Affairs Bureau, Government of Canada  "Consular Affairs, Information and Assistance for Canadians Abroad" http://www.voyage.gc.ca/contact/offices-list_liste-bureaux-eng.asp
   
• eTourist Network http://etourist.ca/  is dedicated to promoting Canada to the travellers of the world as well as to other Canadians. Our company focus is to provide a network of online tourism guides which are designed for ease of use and functionality to benefit both our online visitors and our advertisers. With this focus we believe that our online visitors will better be able to find the information they are looking for without having to sort through endless pages of irrelevant information and advertisements. This focus also benefits our business associates who advertise on our network in being more visible and therefore more accessible to their potential customers.
   
• Expedia.ca http://www.expedia.ca/daily/enc4105/home/default.asp  provides one-stop shopping for airline tickets, hotel room reservations, rental cars, package vacations, activities, attractions and insurance. We also offer award-winning travel news and in-depth destination information.
   
• Flight Centre travel agency for vacation packages, airline tickets, cheap flights to Europe, tours, discount travel deals, hotels, holidays and cruises. http://www.flightcentre.ca/
   
• Flight Availability, Flight Upgrades, Frequent Flyer Information - ExpertFlyer.com. Find flight availability, upgrades, etc. Flight availability online. http://www.expertflyer.com/  (Small fee required to use)
   
• FLYZED http://www.flyzed.com/zedapplication/zedapp?previousAction=none&action=mainframe  can be used by airline employees and their eligible dependants. You can list yourself directly or you check schedules first. (user & password required, see help on page) (June 6, 2007)
   
• Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada http://www.travel.gc.ca  (CDN Government)
   
• i Flight Search - Compare Cheap Airline Tickets and Discount Flights with http://www.iflightsearch.com/ Simply the easiest way to get to the prices from all of the online travel websites with one simple search
   
• Lonely Planet Travel guides and guidebooks. Travel advice, tips and destination information to inspire you. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/us
   
• Passport Canada http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/index.aspx?lang=eng
   
• Red Tag Vacations http://www.redtag.ca/  Search for cheap flights, airline tickets, last minute vacations packages and discounted cruises
   
• Excess Luggage? Skyluggage.ca offers air service for all your unaccompanied excess luggage to over 200 countries and over 5,000 cities worldwide, Skyluggage.ca is a proud member of the Global Pack N Ship Plus INC group of companies and one of Canada’s leading shippers of Domestic & International Removals, Household Effects and Excess Baggage to worldwide locations. http://www.skyluggage.ca/
   
• Senior Tours Canada is the largest Canadian tour operator specializing in fully escorted worldwide group tours for the mature traveller age 50+. With over 100 destinations and cruises to choose from, our tours offer the traveller choice, interesting itineraries, flexible pacing, good value and quality. http://seniortours.ca/
   
• Signature Vacations, http://www.signaturevacations.com/svec/ApplicationSentry?Comp=100  one of Canada's leading tour operators for package holidays. Today Signature is a proud member of Sunwing Travel Group, Canada's leading integrated vacation company
   
• Single Friendly Trips CSTN is a not-for-profit, international organization of individuals interested in sharing going-solo tips, news about single-friendly trips, and in promoting hospitality and good will among solo travelers everywhere http://www.cstn.org/
   
• The world's largest Airline and Airport review site - over 670 airlines and 700 airports. Passenger trip reports, flight reviews, airline seat and lounge Reviews. Check airline standards in the Airline Star Ranking guide http://www.airlinequality.com/
   
• The single senior's travel dilemma http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice/the-single-seniors-travel-dilemma.html?id=1594328
   
• Travelocity.ca: Find Travel Deals, Cheap Airline Tickets, Cheap Vacations and Discount Hotels: http://www.travelocity.ca/ca
   
• Travel Health - Public Health Agency of Canada Monitors, verifies, and disseminates travel health information. Produces recommendations for international travellers and health professionals. http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/index-eng.php  (CDN GOV)
   
• Travel Reports & Warnings (CDN Government) http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/menu-eng.asp
   
• Travel Info & Worldwide Travel Information http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/main/travel_destinations/cat-8/travel_and_leisure/    Travel & Leisure Guide provides users with travel advice, travel information, cheap travel and online travel deals. This Travel & Leisure guide also reveals the best travel destinations in the world, Asia Travel and where you can find the best travel vacations, cheap hotel rates, adventure travel and student travel packages. For those looking for airline reservations, this guide provides resources on finding cheap one way airline tickets among others.
   
• Travel Ticker (TM) by Hotwire finds insider travel deals you won't see on other sites, special limited-time offers, small hotels that don't usually sell online, exotic locations for those in the know. You'll find all of the best travel deals on Travel Ticker, because we talk to all the right people. Sign-Up to receive the latest flight, hotel, car rental, cruise, and package deals. http://www.travel-ticker.com/
   
• TripMama http://www.tripmama.com/  Looking for a one stop shop for all your travel needs? TripMama allows you to compare cheap airfares & airline tickets. Search numerous top brand travel sites on TripMama to find exclusive deals. Whether you´re looking for cheap flights, discount hotel rates or cheap car rentals, our motto is "Mama knows best". Our powerful search engine allows you to compare hundreds of travel sites simultaneously, so you can choose the cheapest deals, and save money and time.
   
• TripAdvisor features reviews and advice on hotels, resorts, flights, holiday rentals, holiday packages, travel guides, and lots more. http://www.tripadvisor.ca/
   
• USTravAbility.org is a project of Travelers Aid International, the association for member Travelers Aid programs. We want to empower travelers with links to resources that will provide advance information to help ease the journey for millions of Americans with a disability. http://www.ustravability.org/
  
• USA International Travel Information http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_1168.html
   
• Weather Network travel information http://www.theweathernetwork.com/travellers/index/?ref=topnav_homepage_travellers
   
• Westjet Airlines:- http://www.westjet.com/guest/en/travel/index.shtml
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• BUS
  
  ******* BC Transit http://www.bctransit.com/
  ******* Bus Lines of the British Columbia is a list of bus lines that serve British Columbia, Canada. http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/planner/bustrans.htm
  ******* Greyhound Canada http://www.greyhound.ca/HOME/en/TicketsAndTravel/TicketsAndTravelInfo.aspx  is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in Canada,  serving nearly 1,100 locations. It has become an icon of bus travel, providing safe, enjoyable and affordable travel to 6.5 million passengers each year
  ******* TransLink is Metro Vancouver's regional transportation authority. We are responsible for regional transit, cycling and commuting options as well as AirCare and Intelligent Transportation System programs.  http://www.translink.ca/
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•  RAIL
  
  ******* Eurostar Train Find out how Eurostar is continuing to change the way people travel. Eurostar can connect you with over 100 destinations across Europe, find out how by visiting http://www.eurostar.com/dynamic/index.jsp
  ******* VIA Rail Canada operates the national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada. An independent Crown Corporation established in 1977, the company provides Canadians with safe, efficient and environmentally responsible public transportation. http://www.viarail.ca/en
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• AUTOMOBILE (Including Recreational Vehicles)
  
   Vehicle Rentals:-
  
  ******* Alamo Rent A Car. https://www.alamo.ca/
  ******* Avis Rent A Car car rental. http://www.avis.ca/car-rental/avisHome/home.ac?mpch=ads
  ******* Budget's guaranteed lowest rates. http://www.budget.ca/en/?mpch=ads
  ******* CarRentals.com offers cheap car rentals in thousands of cities http://www.carrentals.com/
  ******* Discount Car and Truck Rentals has over 300 convenient locations to serve all your rental needs in Canada and Australia. http://www.discountcar.com/English/
  ******* Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Rental cars include luxury car rental, economy car rentals, cargo vans and more. http://www.enterpriserentacar.ca/car_rental/home.do
  ******* Hertz car rental and get a great rate online. http://www.hertz.ca/
  ******* National Car Rental Find car rental specials and discounts on airport and business rentals in Canada. https://www.nationalcar.ca/
  ******* Thrifty car rental locations throughout the United States, finding great rates on great car rentals is easy. Visit http://www.thrifty.com/  to reserve the rental car you want today. 
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  Recreational Vehicles ( Roadside Insurance, and related information )
  
  ******* The British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) Roadside Insurance http://www.bcaa.com
  ******* Visit the Good Sam Club to learn why we are the world’s largest RV Club. We offer information on RV parks and RV camping, plus campground discounts, RV travel resources and an active online RV  community. http://www.goodsamclub.com/Default.aspx
  ******* British Columbia Camping Guide to Camping in British Columbia (BC), Canada http://www.bc-camping.com/
  ******* British Columbia Lodging and Campgrounds Association http://www.lodging.bc.ca/
  ******* BC Parks http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/
  ******* National, Provincial & Regional Parks in British Columbia http://www.britishcolumbia.com/ParksAndTrails/Parks/
  ******* Recreation Sites and Trails BC http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/
  ******* RV News, RV Information & Travel Advice http://www.rvtravel.com/
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• GPS unit for your trip?
  
  ******* Garmin http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us
  ******* Magellan http://www.magellangps.com/
  ******* TomTom http://www.tomtom.com/index.php?Lid=22&gclid=CL2uq9WbvaYCFRBzgwodCgSQJA
  ******* Other than Retail locations such as the Future Shop, Best Buy, Costco, these two site are worth a look:- GPS Central:- http://www.gpscentral.ca/  and GPSCity:- http://www.gpscity.com/
   

Retirees Travel Info Webpage updated Jan 19, 2011 (added health issue list)