Media Advisory/Photo Op - Countdown to Takeoff: Air Canada rouge introduces 'Onboard with a difference" Today

TORONTO, May 27, 2013 /CNW/ - Air Canada rouge, Canada's newest leisure carrier, takes to the skies starting July 1st and today will share both the look their inflight team will be wearing onboard as well as an announcement about the customer service training program for its first 150 flight team members and plans for ongoing recruitment.

Media are invited to an exclusive look at the airline's first-ever uniform modelled by Air Canada rouge flight team trainees with live commentary from Canadian fashion icon and host of Bell Media's FashionTelevisionChannel, Jeanne Beker. The airline's modern and stylishly relaxed uniform, created in partnership with notable designers for signature pieces, speaks to its unique approach to a new kind of vacation experience.

Air Canada rouge will hire 2,000 flight team members over the next three years and is pleased to share further details about how to join the growing team and how they will deliver on their commitment to offer exceptional onboard customer service.

A live fashion presentation will kick things off and interviews will be available on site. A full press kit with photos will be issued on Canada Newswire at 10:30 a.m. and distributed on-site.

What:	Air Canada rouge uniform reveal and service training information
Who:	Michael Friisdahl, President and CEO, Air Canada Leisure Group Renee Smith-Valade, Vice President, Customer Experience, Air Canada rouge Six Air Canada rouge flight team trainees as models John Fluevog, Designer and Founder, John Fluevog Shoes Grace Lee, Lead Make Up Artist, Maybelline New York Special Guest: Jeanne Beker, Host of Bell Media's FashionTelevisionChannel
When:	Monday, May 27^th at 10 a.m.
Where:	John Fluevog Shoes, The Distillery District, 55 Mill Street, Toronto, ON

SOURCE: Air Canada rouge

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