Media Advisory/Photo Op - Countdown to Takeoff… and beyond: Air Canada rouge to offer first taste of onboard experience and announce major network expansion for 2013 and 2014

TORONTO, June 20, 2013 /CNW/ - Air Canada rouge, Canada's newest leisure carrier, takes to the skies starting July 1st and is offering media the chance to have an exclusive first taste of its onboard experience. Air Canada senior executives will also announce a major network expansion for 2013 and 2014 to popular vacation destinations.

Media are invited to take a tour of the newly converted A319 Airbus, see up close the newly painted B767-300ER, preview the new streaming wireless in-flight entertainment system and meet the 'rouge crew'.

Formal remarks will be followed by tours of the A319 aircraft and interviews will be available on site. A full media kit will be issued on Canada Newswire at 2:15 p.m. and distributed on-site.

What:	Introduction to Air Canada rouge's onboard experience and major network expansion
Who:	Ben Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Air Canada Michael Friisdahl, President and Chief Executive Officer, Air Canada Leisure Group Renee Smith-Valade, Vice President, Customer Experience, Air Canada rouge Air Canada rouge's 'rouge crew' flight attendants and pilots
When:	Tuesday, June 25^that 2 p.m. Remarks at 2:15 p.m.
Where:	Air Canada Hangar 8, 6420 Silver Dart Drive, Mississauga, ON (near Pearson Airport)

SOURCE: Air Canada rouge

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