That would certainly be something to bring to Nanci's attention in the future. Lanalee -----Original Message----- From: CagGra To: WALFLWR2; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 14:48:09 -0400 Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] US AIR This is awesome and lends me to believe that possible FUTURE negotiations with airlines may be at least possible. I can understand airline's concerns over flying so many dogs or animals of any kind. However, if they were willing to do this, maybe at times various airlines would be willing to work around other National weeks. ??????? Jeff -----Original Message----- From: walflwr2@xxxxxxx To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 14:19:41 -0400 Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] US AIR -----Original Message----- From: walflwr2@xxxxxxx To: CROSSTIMBR@xxxxxxx; board@xxxxxxxxx Sent: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 14:10:55 -0400 Subject: Re: US AIR Nanci; You are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO awesome!!! What a great asset you are to this club! Lanalee -----Original Message----- From: CROSSTIMBR@xxxxxxx To: GreyPines@xxxxxxx; board@xxxxxxxxx Sent: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 13:56:41 EDT Subject: US AIR US AIRWAYS Nanci Nellis, National Show Chairman National Show Dates Ocotber 28 through November 6, 2005 Concord, NC Many of you have contacted me about the US AIRWAYS ban on carrying dogs as cargo or excess baggage after October 31, 2005. This is a critical blow to our National Specialty exhibitors and handlers. I have been in serious negotiations with US AIR executives and management for the past 72 hours. I explained to them the hardship this would place on our members since one of the reasons we chose this site was because it was a US AIR hub whose policy it was to carry animals. They have come through for us in an unbelievably grand manor. They even increased the weight allowance just for our GSD. I am pleased to report to you the following: YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE STEPS In order to book reservations and arrange for transportation of your dogs on US AIR call 877-874-7687 press prompts 2 and 1 refer to GOLD FILE 89683535 Travel is valid ONLY into Charlotte or Greensboro, NC Accompanied weight of dog and crate is extended to 125 lbs IF OVER 125 lbs or unaccompanied, call CARGO at 888-300-0099 and refer to the GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF AMERICA Valid for travel OCTOBER 27 through NOVEMBER 8 ONLY AND ONLY FOR GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS This message will go out to ALL airports and ALL reservationists so there will NOT be a problem when you check in at the departure airport with your dog. This is a phenomenal exception for a large airline to allow. PLEASE BOOK WITH US AIRWAYS EVEN IF YOU ARE TRAVELING WITHOUT A DOG! They have been exceptionally accommodating and gracious. Have a safe and pleasant trip Regards, Nanci WEBSITE: CrossTimbers Home Page ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================