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Airlines’ Latest Innovations
Photo: Brian Losito Q: What are the best recent innovations in the commercial airline industry? Annie Theriault, Nelson, B.C. One very useful recent innovation is CPDLC (Controller Pilot Data Link Communications), an air-to-ground data link system that allows constant communication between pilots and air… Source
Large or Small?
Photo: Brian Losito Q: What’s more fun to fly: a large aircraft or a small one? Michael Brown, Ottawa As captain on the Airbus A320, it’s reassuring to know that 65 departments are working behind the scenes to ensure that everything goes smoothly. When I flew small single-engine airplanes, I… Source
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Photo: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Location Whistler’s Upper Village is home to this hotel with ski-in / ski-out access to Blackcomb Mountain lifts. Highlight Watch the sunrise while doing pre-breakfast laps in the heated outdoor pools with views of snow-covered mountains. Dining Try the Pacific halibut… Source
Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip
Photo: Four Seasons (Four Seasons Macao, Cotai Strip) Location Located on the Cotai Strip, this hotel is a 20-minute drive from the high-speed ferry terminal that takes you directly to Hong Kong International Airport. Highlight It’s a discreet oasis in Las Vegas-inspired surroundings, only without the… Source