Air Canada Vacations heads to EUROPE with escapade packages available now to london, Paris & rome

MONTREAL—February 19, 2007—Air Canada Vacations today unveiled its all-new Escapades program to Europe featuring a selection of affordable, hassle-free Air & Hotel packages to London, Paris and Rome. Non-stop flights aboard Air Canada are available to all three destinations from Toronto or Montreal, as well as from Halifax, St. John’s, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver to London.

Connecting flights are available aboard Air Canada to and from 65 major Canadian cities featuring the ultra-convenience of through-baggage check, advance boarding passes, online check-in 24-hours prior to departure as well as express check-in kiosks at major airports in Canada, London, Paris and Rome.

Air Canada Vacations offers a selection of nearly 30 best-value, three- to five-star hotels in Europe—including seven in Rome and eleven each in Paris and London—all centrally located to major attractions. Visit aircanadavacations.com for complete program details and hotel amenities.

Designed with convenience in mind, packages of three nights or more are the ideal option for spontaneous long weekend getaways with that special someone or combining a business trip with pleasure. All packages include roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodation starting at three nights and up 9,400 Aeroplan Miles per traveler.

“For most Canadians, time to unwind is a luxury. Quick getaways—especially long weekends—are a growing trend,” said Air Canada Vacations President and CEO, Ben Smith. “We’re delighted to expand our product-line to offer more destinations serviced by Air Canada’s extensive network. We look forward to further developing our new short-stay Escapades program to offer Canadians all the accessibility, affordability and ultra convenience associated with ready-to-go bundled packages everywhere Air Canada flies.”

Book now and take advantage of special introductory fares ideal for a quick weekend getaway such as three-night packages to London starting as low as $689. Plus, collect 1,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles on bookings made by March 31, 2007 for travel completed on or before April 30, 2007. Reserve TODAY via aircanadavacations.com or through a travel agent.

ABOUT AIR CANADA VACATIONS

With over 25 years experience in delivering dream holidays, Air Canada Vacations provides Canadians with flexible, best-value leisure & cruise packages, excursions & tours to popular destinations in the Caribbean, Central and South America, Asia, Europe and U.S.A. Recipient of the Consumer’s Choice Award for Best Travel Wholesaler, Air Canada Vacations offers travelers unparalleled customer support, and a variety of package options including quality accommodation, Aeroplan® Miles and safe, reliable service aboard Air Canada—ranked Best Airline in North America in a recent worldwide Skytrax survey. With unique access to the Air Canada network, Air Canada Vacations also offers convenient connecting flights from over 65 Canadian cities.