Air Canada simplifies fares to / from the United Kingdom

Air Canada's simplified fares are now available for the first time for flights to and from London Heathrow and Manchester. To celebrate this move, Air Canada is offering special low fares to London Heathrow from Canada starting as low as $418 return until January 11, 2006, for travel between January 9-April 4, 2006 and April 15- May 18, 2006.

"The introduction of simplified fares for transatlantic flights to and from Air Canada's largest European gateway is great news for customers seeking value and clear choices," said Sean Menke, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. "Air Canada is a leader in North America for simplifying fares and using web technology that puts control back in the hands of consumers. Expanding the benefits of transparent, value-based pricing to international destinations is the next logical step."

Consumers are choosing Air Canada's simplified fares at aircanada.com in increasing numbers due to instant access to the lowest available fares and the ability to select from a choice of simple, distinct fare types that each offers a bundle of value-added benefits. Air Canada's redesigned international fare structure for flights to and from London and Manchester greatly simplifies travel booking with just four fare categories: Tourist, Leisure, Latitude Plus and Executive First fare products that offer best-value one way and return travel:

Tourist

- Deep discounted round-trip fares
- Available for special promotions
- No advance purchase required; non-refundable
- Seat selection at the airport only
- No changes or stopovers
- Saturday night minimum stay; two month maximum stay
- No Aeroplan mileage accumulation
- Bonus of 500 Aeroplan Miles for booking on aircanada.com

Leisure

- Everyday discounted round-trip fares
- No advance purchase required; non-refundable
- Complimentary advance seat selection
- Change fee of $200, plus additional fare difference if applicable
- Just $100 for same-day changes at the airport, with no additional
charges for fare difference
- One stopover option available for $50
- Saturday minimum stay; 12 month maximum stay
- Aeroplan mileage accumulation: 100% Aeroplan Status Miles
- Bonus of 1,000 Aeroplan Miles for booking on aircanada.com

Latitude Plus

- Fully flexible one-way fares
- Complimentary unlimited changes any time
- Fully refundable; no change fee
- Complimentary advance seat selection
- Unlimited stopovers
- Eligible for Aeroplan upgrade to Executive First
- Aeroplan mileage accumulation: 100% Aeroplan Status Miles
- Bonus of 2,000 Aeroplan Miles for booking on aircanada.com

Executive First

- Fully flexible one-way fares
- Complimentary unlimited changes any time
- Fully refundable; no change fee
- Complimentary advance seat selection
- Priority check-in, priority baggage handling and priority boarding
- Seating in Executive First cabin
- Complimentary access to Maple Leaf Lounges
- Extra baggage allowance
- Aeroplan mileage accumulation: 150% Aeroplan Status Miles
- Bonus of 3,000 Aeroplan Miles for booking on aircanada.com

Air Canada offers more than 100 flights per week from seven cities across Canada to London Heathrow, in additional to seasonal summer services to Manchester.

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