Air Canada Celebrates 65th Birthday, Offers 65 Year Olds Canada-Wide Travel for Only 65 Dollars

Air Canada turns 65 on September 1, 2002 and to celebrate, Canada's national carrier is launching today an incredible $65 dollar fare for return travel within Canada available to everyone who will be 65 years of age on September 1, 2002.

Beginning today until Saturday August 31, 2002, anyone born between September 2, 1936 and September 1, 1937 is eligible to purchase Air Canada's "Happy 65th Birthday Fare" for travel anywhere within Canada on September 1, returning between September 8 to 30, 2002, on flights operated by Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz. Moreover, this unbelievably low return fare is exempt from fuel, NavCanada and insurance surcharges.

"This is our way of saying "Thank-you!" as we celebrate with our peers 65 years of service since Trans Canada Air Line's first flight took off from Vancouver to Seattle on September 1, 1937," said Montie Brewer, Executive Vice President, Commercial. "We are proud of all that we have accomplished over the past six and half decades and today, let's celebrate those achievements together. What better time to take advantage of this fun, low cost travel promotion to visit family and friends anywhere across Canada."

"Happy 65th Birthday Fares" are now available for purchase through Air Canada Reservations and travel agents. This special fare is not available for purchase online via the Internet. Some conditions apply. Purchases must be made at least one day in advance of travel. Fares are non-refundable and no changes to reservations are allowed. Fares are subject to applicable government taxes security charges and airport improvement fees, and are not eligible for seniors discounts normally applicable year-round on all Air Canada fares for domestic travel. Customers must present photo identification with proof of age at check-in.