Guest GDR Posted May 16, 2003 Share Posted May 16, 2003 Air Canada Jetz and Bombardier Skyjet to Provide Full Range of Specialty and Business Jet Charter Services WASHINGTON D.C. and MONTREAL, May 15 /CNW Telbec/ - Bombardier Skyjet®, the premier reservation service for charter business jets and Air Canada Jetz, the airline's specialty charter business, today announced they have signed a commercial agreement to jointly market their combined product range of air charter services. According to Bombardier Skyjet General Manager Nicholas Houseman, the agreement is intended to provide customers with convenient access to a complete range of options for private air travel throughout North America. "This strategic alliance builds on each company's unique strengths," said Houseman. "Bombardier Skyjet specializes in arranging travel on small, midsize and large business jets, while Air Canada Jetz specializes in operating large charters using dedicated crew and refitted aircraft to provide a luxury travel experience all supported by the high technical standards and reliability for which Air Canada is renowned." According to Robert Perrault, Director of Air Canada Jetz, the new relationship with Bombardier Skyjet will provide a valuable service to customers whose travel needs include business jets. "Bombardier Skyjet is an ideal partner for Air Canada Jetz, as we complement one another's product range," said Perrault. "We are especially impressed with the quality of charter operators in the Bombardier Skyjet Network," said Perrault. "Bombardier Skyjet requires an on-site, independent audit of all its charter operators and we feel this select group is able to provide our customers with the quality and customer service that they have come to expect from Air Canada Jetz." About Air Canada Jetz Air Canada's specialty charter business, Air Canada Jetz, provides private air travel to discerning business and leisure clients including professional sports teams, corporate incentive travellers and executive groups. Flights are operated with a fleet of four Boeing 737 aircraft specially configured to offer up to 61 inches of extra-spacious legroom and the comfort of all-business class seating with between 48 to 60 seats. Dedicated flight crews and VIP airport concierges ensure personalized service on the ground and in the air. Bar and meal services, tailored to meet customers' specifications, provide an exquisite first class in-flight dining experience. More information is available at www.aircanada.ca/jetz. About Air Canada Montréal-based Air Canada provides scheduled and charter air transportation for passengers and cargo to more than 150 destinations on five continents. Canada's flag carrier is the 10th largest commercial airline in the world and serves more than 30 million customers annually with a fleet consisting of more than 300 aircraft. In 2002, Air Canada received the prestigious OAG (Official Airline Guide) Awards as Best Airline in North America and Best Frequent Flyer Program for Aeroplan. About Bombardier Skyjet Founded in 1997 and acquired by Bombardier Aerospace in 2000, Bombardier Skyjet offers the Premier Fleet private jet membership program for frequent charter travelers. Premier Fleet offers customers a choice of 25, 50 or 100 flight hours in a preferred size of aircraft, and guaranteed availability with a 12-hour advanced reservation. By charging a simple hourly rate for each hour flown, Premier Fleet eliminates the deadhead costs associated with one-way jet travel and takes the confusion out of charter jet pricing. Premier Fleet is the only block-hour charter membership program offering the option of earning credit toward whole or fractional aircraft ownership. Premier Fleet Plus - Learjet Class offers customers the opportunity to specify the Learjet® 60 as their aircraft of choice. Bombardier Skyjet also offers on-demand charter business jets through its quality network of safety-audited charter operators. Charter flights are available through by calling 1-888-2-SKYJET or by visiting www.skyjet.com. About Bombardier Bombardier Aerospace, a unit of Bombardier Inc., is a world leader in the design, and manufacture of innovative aviation products and provides services for the regional, business and amphibious aircraft markets. It also offers Bombardier Flexjet® fractional ownership, aircraft charter and management, technical services, aircraft maintenance and pilot training for business, regional airline and military customers. Bombardier Inc., a diversified manufacturing and services company, is a world-leading manufacturer of business jets, regional aircraft, rail transportation equipment and motorized recreational products. It also provides financial services and asset management in business areas aligned with its core expertise. Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, the Corporation has a workforce of some 80,000 people in 24 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2002 stood at $21.6 billion Cdn. Bombardier trades on the Toronto, Brussels and Frankfurt stock exchanges (BBD, BOM and BBDd.F). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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