Canadian Airlines Proudly Returns to Sydney, Australia with New Daily Service from Toronto and Vancouver

July 2, 2000 marks the proud return of Canadian Airlines to Australia and the continuation of 51 years of service history for Canadian in Sydney.

Inaugural flights from Toronto and Vancouver will launch year round, daily direct service via Honolulu that will build and strengthen the relationship between Canada and Australia. Toronto, Vancouver and Sydney - all exciting, thriving cities - are growing through enterprises in business, tourism, conferences, and the arts and - of course, sports.

Sydney is one of the world's great cities and is alive with a vibrant culture and history, graced with a spectacular harbor and renowned for the friendliness and energy of its people.

``The timing for this launch couldn't be better - with the 2000 Olympic Summer Games beginning in just 80 days,'' said Brock Friesen, Canadian Airlines Vice President Alliances. ``In 1949, Canadian Airlines' predecessor Canadian Pacific began service to Australia and we are thrilled to return to Sydney in 2000 at such an exciting time.''

The original service covered 8,403 miles for a total flying time of 36 hours. Today's efficient service on state-of-the-art Boeing 767-300ER aircraft offers customers Canadian's award-winning Business Class, complete with our popular Chef's Conclave and luxurious Millennium Seats, and an option of a Hawaii stopover.

Customers of Canadian Airlines and Air Canada can now earn double mileage points on their first booking to Sydney until the end of August.

The inaugural flight to Sydney departs Canada on July 2 and continues the launch of an integrated Canadian Airlines and Air Canada summer schedule, offering customers 32 new routes, 12 new destinations and over 2,000 daily non-stop flights.