Air Canada launches New York Weekender Pass for Western Canada

Air Canada is making it easier for Western Canadians to experience the excitement of New York City with its multi-trip New York Weekender Pass special promotion.

The New York Weekender Pass is for sale until May 31, 2008 and valid for travel for one full year from date of purchase. It is available in packages of four flights (two return trips) for one person for $899 or eight flights (four return trips) for two people for $1,798 and prices include all fees, surcharges and taxes except GST. The New York Weekender Pass for Western Canada covers travel on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday on direct and connecting flights between the cities of Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary and New York's LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.

"Visitors always leave New York City wanting more and, with Air Canada's special New York Weekender Pass for Western Canada, it is now affordable and convenient to make multiple trips during the year to this exciting destination from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary and enjoy the flexibility and convenience of our popular Pass products. Air Canada offers more travel options for Western Canadians travelling to New York than any other airline, including the most flight frequencies and the choice of the three major airports serving the city," said Charles McKee, Vice-President, Marketing. "In addition, Air Canada has arranged through its exclusive Canadian partnership with NYC&Co, New York City's tourism office, to provide special rates on hotel, dining, ground transport and entertainment while in New York."

Air Canada and its regional affiliate Jazz operate 84 flights a day to the New York City region from Canada. This includes daily, non-stop service year-round from Vancouver and Calgary to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Starting June 16, 2008, Air Canada will commence daily, non-stop service year-round from Calgary to Newark Liberty International Airport, with an Executive Class product available on a daily, year-round basis. Air Canada also offers convenient and frequent connections to New York through Toronto and Montreal from Western Canada.

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