Air Travel Complaints Commissioner

Welcome to the Canadian Transportation Agency Complaints - Home The Agency's Role Jurisdiction of the Agency Types of Complaints General Consumer Information Canadian Air Carrier Customer Service Departments On February 23, 2005, Finance Minister Ralph Goodale announced, in connection with the Budget, that the position of Air Travel Complaints Commissioner would be eliminated, but the Canadian Transportation Agency would retain responsibility for the air travel complaints program. If you have unresolved issues with your air carrier, you can rest assured that there is a place you will be heard. The Canadian Transportation Agency is available to deal with specific complaints about your travel experiences. As the economic regulator of the air transportation industry in Canada, we administer the Canada Transportation Act . We aim to ensure that Canadian and foreign airlines meet their obligations under the law. The Canadian airline industry has seen major changes, and therefore our role has become more important. That role includes handling consumer complaints, monitoring air fares and addressing violations of the Act in these and other areas. Quality of Service If you have been unable to resolve an issue with your airline, you may bring your complaint to the Agency, which will try to resolve complaints on issues such as quality of service either directly with you and the airline or in cooperation with other government bodies. Terms and Conditions of Carriage Canadian and foreign air carriers must publish and make available the terms and conditions that apply to your flight and they must comply with them. For example, carriers must establish policies to address such concerns as lost baggage, involuntary denied boarding (bumping), and the transportation of persons with disabilities and minors. These terms and conditions must be reasonable and not unduly discriminatory. If you think such terms and conditions were not met or are unreasonable you can complain to the Agency. Air Fares and Cargo Rates On routes within Canada served by only one carrier and its affiliates, we investigate complaints to determine that fares and rates are reasonable, and that carriers are offering an adequate range of fares and rates to travellers and shippers. Accessible Transportation We resolve complaints and work to ensure that air carriers remove undue obstacles to the mobility of persons with disabilities. Last Updated: 2005-10-24 [ Important Notices ]

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Taiwan Travel

Taiwan Travel, Tourism home publications events committees membership living in Taiwan yellow pages advertising -- about us contact Travel and Tourism: 2003 Issues Upgrade Taiwan's tourist industry Promote inbound tourism Link Taiwan to Greater China travel itineraries The ECCT Travel and Tourism Committee addresses issues concerning Taiwan's travel, tourism and hospitality industries and aims to help attract more visitors from Europe and raise the number of annual visitors to the island to six million as outlined in Taiwan's Challenge 2008 plan. While the issues raised in this position paper are focused on the business side on travel and to developing Taiwan's travel infrastructure, the ECCT wishes to point out that drawing more Europeans to Taiwan will help to improve understanding among Europeans of the island's people and their position in the world. The committee is happy to note that some progress has been made on issues raised in last year's position paper. With regards to the issue of immigration facilities at CKS International Airport, the committee welcomes the government's recent announcement to allow ARC holders that are members of the ECCT, and the American and Japanese chambers of commerce, to use the APEC-member immigration line. Although the committee would have preferred the adoption of its proposal to follow the Hong Kong model, where ID cardholders are not required to fill out any paperwork and are allowed to use a separate and speedier entrance and exit, the new measure is expected to significantly speed up immigration time for our members. Furthermore, progress has been made on the issue of female staff working at night. Although the penalty for infringements of Article 49 of the Labor Standard Law (which restricts women from working at night) has been reduced from a jail sentence to a fine, the committee urges the government to abolish this restriction, as it results in unfair discrimination against women, additional contract bargaining, and raises costs and reduces the competitiveness of firms operating in Taiwan. Upgrade Taiwan's tourist industry The Ministry of Transportation and Communications allotted NT$6.5 billion for upgrading the tourist industry. It is unclear how European companies, either as local branches or foreign entities, can apply for these preferential loans on equal terms with their Taiwan counterparts. Recommendation The committee proposes that investment by European companies be allowed and encouraged in all areas and that they have full access to the government funds and that any regulatory barriers to entry and operation of tourism entities are removed. Promote inbound tourism The Tourism Bureau has a larger promotion budget than ever before and this is a positive step in boosting visitors. Recommendations Attract more European visitors with incentives to foreign travelers and overseas and local Taiwanese tour operators. Allocate more of the Tourism Bureau's resources to attracting Europeans to Taiwan, rather than to mature markets where Taiwan is already well known. Japan is getting the lion's share of the promotion budget, with Hong Kong and Singapore taking up most of the remainder. Devoting more planning and funding to promote Taiwan systematically in Europe would reduce Taiwan dependency on a few sensitive sources. Publication of a tourism marketing plan would help European operators understand the government's strategic position and lead towards a quality tourism market. Cooperate with city government efforts to attract international tourists. Provide sufficient signage and information in English. Taipei has started to rectify this problem on bus signs, but not at bus stops. Bus maps and tour information for major cities and nearby areas should be published in foreign languages, and promoted both in and outside Taiwan. We offer our assistance in distributing this information. We also urge city and central governments to apply the Hanyu Pinyin system, which is taught in Europe for translating Chinese into foreign languages, and for use in addresses, on street signs, in government literature and elsewhere. Provide drug, weapon and quarantine information to travelers more discreetly. The lengthy and stern warnings provided during landing preparations give the passengers, the vast majority of whom are law-abiding, a "death penalty" image of Taiwan, as do posters at the international airport. The committee recommends that drug, weapon and quarantine information be provided together with visa application forms or landing cards and at tourist information outlets abroad. Promote specific aspects of Taiwan to Europeans. As a large number of current European visitors are traveling alone and are in Taiwan on business, attractions that would best be promoted to encourage them to extend their stay would include night life, museums, shopping (for IT and other products) and weekend trips to nearby mountains, hot springs, beaches and historic venues as well as to outlying islands. Our committee is ready to assist in supplying expertise from Europe to help develop these segments. Link Taiwan to greater China travel itineraries The committee encourages the promotion of Taiwan as a leading destination in greater China itineraries in support of the government's plan to operate direct flights between both sides of the Taiwan Strait in the near future. Technical preparations should be started soon, as trips between Taiwan and China now generally require combinations of tickets sold only in Taiwan or greater China at unpublished special prices, with a transfer most commonly in Hong Kong or Macau. Making matters even more bothersome, certain "agents" buy tickets outside Taiwan from mainland carriers for local resale, often without proper reservations or support. This raises the cost and complexity of organizing a tour to greater China including a stopover in Taiwan by European and local operators. Recommendation The committee proposes that to stimulate support and investments in the travel industry by European travel companies, efforts be made to regulate and upgrade this travel segment to international industry norms and provide tools to bring more ease and transparency to tour pricing and airline fares for European tourism via Taiwan to greater China. This would be helped by initiating Billing Settlement Plan membership and proper representation of mainland airlines, and by facilitating correct and full display of local and mainland flights and fares with unrestricted Global Distribution and airline reservation systems' access to the Taiwan market. © ECCT

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japan travel - international travel - japanese culture - tokyo japan  You are here: About > Travel > Japan for Visitors Travel Go Japan Essentials Clickable Map of Japan Japan Pictures Japan Travel Tips Japanese Geisha Japan 101 - Fact about Japan Articles & Resources Japan Maps Picture of Japan / Web cams Best of Japan / Attractions Hotels/Accommodations Tokyo / Cities / Regions Japanese Translators Japanese Culture Etiquette / Living in Japan Japan Weather / Geography Japan History / Samurai Japanese Penpal / Chat Plan Your Trip to Japan Air Travel / Train Travel Restaurants / Japanese Food Japanese Gift / Japan Books Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Japanese Gifts Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Japan for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Japan for Visitors Map of Japan Various maps of Japan. Includes regional Japan maps that show locations of Japanese cities and geographical features. Japan Hotels Accommodations in Japan - Japan hotels and Japanese inns. Japan Photos/Clip Art/Video Beautiful and interesting pictures of Japan and Japanese clip art - includes video streaming of Japan: Japanese culture, cities, nature, and traditional photos. Japan Live Cams - Japanese live cameras Live views of Japan - from cameras in Tokyo, Kyoto, Mt. Fuji, Japanese castles, Japanese volcanos, and more. Japanese Pen Pals/Community in Japan Places to chat or exchange information about Japan with other travelers to Japan - Penpals in Japan. Japanese Translators and Dictionaries Links to sites which help you find Japanese translators and Japanese interpreters and online Japanese dictionaries. Transportation in Japan - Train, airline A selection of various means of transportation in Japan. How to travel with Japanese trains, air lines, buses, subways, and more. Japanese Etiquette - Etiquette in Japan Tells you how to be polite in Japan - essential for being a good traveler. Includes table manners and lots of other etiquette manners. Weather in Japan - Climate/Earthquakes The typical Japanese weather and forcasts in Japan. A good thing to know before you go to Japan! Includes earthquakes in Japan. Living in Japan - Housing and Tips A list of informative sites to make living in Japan as easy as home - features tips on driving, financial and housing matters, and more. Festivals/Events/Holidays in Japan Japanese festivals, and Japanese holidays, and events in Japan. Japanese Culture/Art Japanese culture, Japanese gardens, Japanese arts, kimono, geisha, Japanese tattoo, futon, ninja and more - traditional Japan. Japanese Food and Drinks - Japan Recipe Japanese Food and Drinks - includes Japanese recipes and table manners in Japan. Japan History Japan history and Japanese historical eras - includes feudal Japan and the world war. Kyoto Travel Guide Kyoto Travel Guide - accommodations in Kyoto, Kyoto sightseeing, dining in Kyoto, and more. 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Helps you in planning the routes and means of your travel to Japan - includes Japan visa information and Japanese translator information. Japanese Travel Agencies Links to Japanese travel agencies. They will help your travel planning - including tickets, accommodations and guided tours in Japan. Japan Guided Tours - Tokyo and Kyoto Find guided tours in Japan/to Japan - low airfare and tours in Japan. Shopping in Japan/ Japan Books Where to buy and what to buy in Japan. Lists both online shops and real-world shops in Japan. Also lists Japan books. Japanese Sports/Outdoor Sports in Japan, including Japanese martial arts, karate, sumo, pro wrestling, baseball, and Japanese outdoor information - camping in Japan. Japanese Movies and Japan News and Media Japan news, Japanese movies, news video streaming, Japanese television, Japanese newpaper, and radio links. Jobs in Japan/Teaching Lists employment classifieds which help you find jobs in Japan. Includes internship programs and teaching English in Japan. Japan Travel Planner Great resources for planning your trip to Japan. Japan Article Archives Japan travel and Japanese culture features - traveling and living tips in Japan. Internet in Japan How to view Japanese in your computer, Japanese search engines, and internet service providers in Japan. Japanese Government A list of homepages of Japanese government offices. Travelogue Learn from people who visited Japan. Interesting stories and photos. Japanese School and Business in Japan Helpful links related in Japan business and schooling in Japan - Japanese organizations, Japanese company, and Japanese schools.        Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. 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Europe Travel Blogs - European Travel Web Logs  You are here: About > Travel > Europe for Visitors > Europe Travel Planning > Travel Blogs Travel Go Europe Essentials European Vacation Planning Map Europe Travel 101 - Before you Go European Distances The Best of Europe European Photo Gallery Articles & Resources Europe Travel Planning What to do In Europe Lodging - Hotels and More European Travel Maps Sex and Nudism Travel Photography Transportation Benelux Countries France Germany Austria Switzerland Greece Italy and Malta Travel Info Scandinavian Travel Spain and Portugal United Kingdom and Ireland Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Italy Travel Guidebooks Europe Travel Guidebooks German Travel Guidebooks Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Europe for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Europe for Visitors Europe Travel Blogs - European Blogs Day by day descriptions of travel are possible through blog (web log) software that allows European travelers to write of their experiences almost as they happen from anywhere they are in Europe. Here are some of the best European travel blogs and travel blog lists. Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent Keeping a Journal While you Travel. Are Temporary Web Logs the Answer? Web Logs or "blogs" are a great way to let your family and friends keep in touch with you while you're on your European vacation. Some even offer storage for your pics and video. Combined with Internet Cafes along the way, you may never need to buy a stamp for a post card again. Blogarama Click on "Travel" to find some interesting travel blogs. Blog Search Engine - Travel Blogs Travel and adventure blogs are found on this page. Ciao Samin Making it in Italy without the subjunctive is the subtitle of this blog; it's from Tuscany. A Fistful of Euros Group blog on Europe and the European economy. 8 more Articles & Resources below More Categories Up a category Free Travel Blogs (3) Articles & Resources more from your guide Gridskipper Lively travel stuff from folks "Scouring the world for discount flights, chic hotelsand pretty people." London Blog Get the inside view from this London blog. Living in Europe - Blogzine Interesting news from all over europe from "a new community blogzine produced by a cooperative of bloggers and writers with a focus on ... Living in Europe." Mad About Madrid Alun John's interesting and fact-filled blog on Madrid. Get tips from an insider on the little places in a big city. Highly recommended for visitors planning a trip to Madrid. Nomadig Nomadig is billed as the safe harbour for the wanderers of the world. Travel from all over the world, including reviews, but especially good on Scandinavia. ro.blog - A diary of Idiotic Rants from Abroad Good stuff from far places. Vote to let ro know where he should go next. Veniceblog Interesting blog from a former resident of Venice, with excellent pictures. Zoomata - Italian Culture from Italy News and commentary from Italy, first person accounts from people who've moved there, travel tips and more. Excelent site in English.        Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Power Adapters Noord-Holland - Delights of North Holland Travel Visiting Pompeii Italy Guidebooks Naples - Getting There Headlines Antwerp Pictures Antwerp is a fashion and diamond center for Belgium and... Like to Travel Well? Follow the CIA! I really should have paid attention when the CIA came... Tapas from Cans? Ok, so you wander into one of Barcelona's most celebrated... North Holland: Noah's Ark Redux A pious north Holland businessman took out a 300 000...