Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/07/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On our recent family trip we took the train (Via Rail) from Montreal to Quebec City and from Quebec City to Ottawa. After three days in Ottawa we got back on the train and returned to Montreal. Our trips from Calgary to Montreal and return were via Air Canada. Comparatively, we all agreed we much preferred the train to flying when the train trip was of six hours duration or less. I don't know about Amtrak but the Via service we received was much superior to the service we received from Air Canada which quite frankly stunk. To summarize: Via: on time service, lots of space for luggage and for you to stretch out, good food and no x-rays of film. Train stations in or near city center. Air Canada: almost on time service, cramped space, mystery meat meal, x-rays of film, etc.. Also, Montreal's airport is run by descendents of Rhine River Pirates who demanded $60.00 so the four of us could pay for "airport improvements". Regards, Greg - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html