B6-Sunday News, January 27, 1980 WONDERFUL. WORLD OF TRAVEL — By ED MacPHERSON The oil giants have been accused of applying price increases to fuel already held in their reserves and the price boost has deterred thousands from taking their winter vacation. The frustrated traveller, — caught in the maelstrom of soaring air fares, is backing off in big block numbers from such sunny climes as Hawaii, Mexico, Florida and . the West Indies. , We feel it is only fitting to record this documented confrontation because few daily journals and other major news outlets appear to ignore such an issue that eventually may force the aviation industry to drastically reduce its ser- vices. GOUGING CHARGE The Canadian Travel News reports from Manila and the annual general meeting of the world’s aviation governing body that CP Air’s chairman lan Sinclair said the world’s oil companies were charging price imereases for oil already held in stock. The story said Sinclair asked whether this resulted in. a windfall companies. profit for oil His questions, which drew enthusiastic response from more than 300 delegates, were directed at an in- ternational aviation sales manager for one of the world’s largest oil com- panies. Sinclair pointed out that airlines must raise their prices whenever oil com- panies raise their rates and he asked how soon an in- crease is passed on to airlines once it has been announced. The oil salesman said his company passed on the increase immediately. He justified their action by saying that supplies already in stock must be replaced by the oil company at the new prices. The- oil salesman believed the practice was fair. “You wouldn't be = sur- prised that some people disagree with you?” asked the Canadian industrialist. Sinclair’s point was sup- ported by Sir Lennox Hewitt, of Quantas Airways, who said the practice placed a “further burden on our industry and passengers”. The oil executive said it did not seem practica! for airlines to sell seats at less than they are really worth. ‘Drain swamp ’ say residents A brief by residents of the 2300 block, Mountain Hwy., complaining of basement flooding from a nearby swamp was received by North Vancouver District council Monday. Council has called for a staff report on the matter and will set a date when the residents concerned can be heard in council. The brief, initiated by Mr. and Mrs. C. Gillingham, 2337. Mountain Highway, and supported by eight other property owners in block, asks council to take immediate action to eliminate the swamp located on the District property known as Kirkstone Place. Residents experienced bad flooding on both December 17.and January 11. Kirkstone Place is part of the new residential area . known as Lynn Valley _ Triangle which is now : largely built-up. 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