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March 12, 2005 - Canada Airlines New Services

Air Canada Starting Service to Rome

Air Canada is starting up non-stop service to Rome on April 5, 2005. With connections available from most Canadian cities and from April 5 - May 31, 2005, you can earn 5,000 bonus Aeroplan Miles for round trip or two one way segments from Toronto to Rome.

Sunquest pitches for European flights

Claiming it has "the best seat pitch* of any charter flight across the Atlantic," Sunquest says the exclusive Thomas Cook charter aircraft used in its program have 35 inches of pitch, allowing 5-1/2 more inches of legroom than other transatlantic carriers. Fares start from $359 plus taxes for flights aboard the B767 aircraft from Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax to London Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow between March 26 and June 8.

*Seat Pitch is the distance between the rows of seats and is measured from the back of one seat to the back of the seat behind, the measurements being taken from the same position on each seat. It can differ between aircraft within an airline and is not the only guide to seat comfort, the width and shape of the seat can be just as important.

March 12, 2005 - Jetsgo Bankruptcy

The Jetgo website reads as follows:

Jetsgo Ceases Operations

MONTREAL, March 11 /CNW/ - Jetsgo Corporation announced today that it is
ceasing all operations effective immediately.

Passengers are advised to make alternative travel arrangements prior to going to the airport as there will be no Jetsgo staff or aircraft available. Travellers seeking to return to their point of origin must make alternative arrangements with other airlines or with their travel agent or tour operator. Jetsgo will be asking that the Quebec Superior Court immediately grant it protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. Court protection will allow Jetsgo to consider all options available to reorganize its affairs. Given difficult market conditions resulting from competitive pressures in the Canadian airline industry, Jetsgo has determined that, in the circumstances, it is prudent and responsible to discontinue its operations and ground all of its planes.

Michel Leblanc, President of Jetsgo, said: "We deeply regret that this had to happen. The decision to cease operations was only taken after difficult deliberation. We are very concerned about our customers and the significant hardship that this action causes. In the meantime, we encourage our passengers to contact their travel agent or an alternative airline."

Jetsgo intends to keep its stakeholders, including its employees and customers, informed of the development of its restructuring process. Information and Court filed documents regarding the CCAA proceedings will be available on Jetsgo's website at www.jetsgo.net as well as on RSM Richter Inc.'s website at www.rsmrichter.com and will regularly be updated.

Information may also be obtained by communicating with RSM Richter Inc. by
telephone at 1-800-246-1125.

If you are a customer of Jetsgo and have paid for a flight that is no longer scheduled, you may wish to communicate with the Canadian Transportation Agency: by telephone, 1-888-222-2592, by fax, 1-819-953-5686 or on its website at www.cta.gc.ca, or the appropriate provincial authority:

* Ontario: The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO)
Tel.: (905) 624-6241 /Toll-free: 1-888-451-TICO
* Quebec: Office de la protection du consommateur, Gouvernement du Québec
Tel.: 1-888-672-2556
* British Columbia: Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority
Tel.: (604) 320-1667; Toll-free number: 1-888-564-9963
* Alberta: Alberta Government Services Tel.: (780) 427-4088;
1-877-427-4088 toll-free number in Alberta only
* Manitoba: Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Consumers' Bureau
Tel.: (204) 945-3800; 1-800-782-0067 toll-free within Manitoba
* Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Justice, Consumer Protection Branch
Tel.: (306) 787-5550; 1-888-374-4636 toll-free number in Saskatchewan
* New Brunswick: Department of Justice - Consumer Affairs Branch,
Provincial Government Tel.: (506) 453-2659
* Nova Scotia: Business & Consumer Services, Consumer Complaints
Tel.: (902) 424-5531
* Prince Edward Island: Department of Consumer and Corporate Services
Tel.: (902) 368-5653
* Newfoundland and Labrador: Consumer Affairs Officer, Department of
Government Services and Lands
Tel.: (709) 729-2623

March 12, 2005 - More information about the Jetsgo Bankruptcy

Jetsgo's hard landing

Thousands of travellers were left stranded across the country and abroad yesterday after discount airline Jetsgo, in a deep financial hole, unexpectedly ceased operations overnight.

Jetsgo selling tickets up to end

Discount airline Jetsgo Corp. was selling tickets and taking bookings until just before it pulled the plug on its operations yesterday — even though it knew as early as Wednesday it could be forced to shut down.

Most Jetsgo clients can get refunds

Most airline customers stranded by the collapse of Jetsgo Corp. will be eligible for cash refunds, but not all and not automatically.

MasterCard Canada's Advice to Canadians Who Purchased Jetsgo Tickets With Their Credit Card

MasterCard Canada is advising Canadians who purchased Jetsgo tickets with their MasterCard card and who are unable to obtain a refund or a replacement ticket for flights cancelled in connection with Jetsgo ceasing operations to contact their card issuers.

More than 1,300 Jetsgo employees shocked

More than 1,300 airline workers were also affected by the sudden closing of Jetsgo.

March 14, 2005 - More news on the Jetsgo Bankruptcy....

American Express to Provide Refunds for Cardmembers who Purchased Jetsgo Tickets With an American Express Card

American Express said today that it will provide refunds to Cardmembers who purchased air tickets on Jetsgo with their American Express Cards and are now unable to take their scheduled flights because of the airline's decision to cease operations.

Air Canada Adjusts Schedule, Adds Flights in Response to Jetsgo Shut Down

Air Canada is adjusting its domestic Canada schedule to add flights between major cities across Canada in light of Jetsgo's sudden shut down today. The carrier will add new daily round trip services between Toronto and Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg and Halifax in time for the peak summer travel season. Air Canada's increase in services will be implemented in stages across the country as plans are finalized.

Westjet's response to Jetsgo

WestJet has implemented a plan to assist Jetsgo customers stranded throughout Canada and the United States to return home. Between 12:01 a.m. MST on March 11, 2005 and 12:01 a.m. MST on March 14, 2005, WestJet will attempt to provide stranded Jetsgo customers with special fares on confirmed seats in all markets previously served by both Jetsgo and WestJet.

March 19, 2005 - Air Canada check in service is now available for all flights departing from Canada to anywhere in the world on their website.

You can use aircanada.com check in for yourself, your luggage, and to print your boarding pass. And all from your computer. Web check in at aircanada.com is available for:

Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz flights from Canada to anywhere in the world
Passengers travelling with or without baggage

To issue your own boarding pass, just log on to aircanada.com as early as 12 hours or as late as 1 hour before departure for flights within Canada, and as late as 2 hours before departure for U.S. and international flights.

Have the following identification in hand:
Credit card used to purchase your electronic ticket
Aeroplan number included in your reservation
Or your booking reference
Passport and official documents

With your boarding pass if you have bags to check:
Go to Express bag drop off counter (#2 position), or the Air Canada check in counter at least 1 hour prior to departure for flights within Canada, and 1.5 hours prior to departure for U.S. and international flights

When you have no bags to check:
Go straight to security and then proceed to your departure gate.
And you can use aircanada.com check in just like Air Canada's Express Check in kiosk to:
Select a seat
Check your baggage
Standby for an earlier flight
Standby for upgrades (if eligible)

March 22, 2005 - The Newest and Most Casual Resort in Bermuda.

If you've ever been to Bermuda before, or think you know the island, it's time to think again. Come stay at 9 Beaches and you will do the unexpected Bermuda.

Jackets & ties? Forget it! Here the dress code simply reads, "Flip-flops required."
The unexpected Bermuda? You bet. But, hey, this is Bermuda so you will still be in for a first class vacation experience.

Here's a preview of what you'll find at 9 Beaches:

Comfortably chic cabanas--many located right on the beach and at the water's edge and some perched on stilts over the tranquil waters with every cabana having ocean views.

A grand entrance--you will travel by taxi from the airport to a picturesque Bermuda cove. There you'll board our private boat for a 10 minute ride to 9 Beaches. You will arrive at our own dock where a welcome drink awaits you at Dark 'n Stormy's. How else would you expect to arrive at Bermuda's most water-oriented active Resort?

Water sports galore - more than any other Bermuda hotel or resort. Kayak, snorkel, scuba, snuba, sail, windsurf, take a scenic tour or go fishing on "Flop" our multi-purpose Mako 23, or try your hand at the newest and most exciting water sport - kite boarding.

Barefoot dining on the beach - take your pick. We have 9 beaches (at least!) to choose from.

What's that? You're Type "A"? No problem. Our Wi-Fi service will let you check your e-mail anytime at any of our Wi-Fi hot spots at the Resort. Download and cool down at the same time.

Did we mention the iPod Shuffles yet? Didn't bring your laptop? No problem. Got you covered with two Internet stations in Centre Stage, which are free of charge.

9 Beaches will officially open in May 2005. visit their website at www.9beaches.com a chance to win a Free Stay during grand opening week.