Albany, NY (March 7, 2001) - - - Rev. Michael A. Farano, Chairman of the Albany County Airport Authority today announced that Air Canada will begin non-stop flights from Albany International Airport to Montreal, Quebec, beginning on April 9. In celebration of the launch of service, an introductory fare of $199 USD/$289 CDN round-trip, is being offered until April 15, 2001.

"The addition of Air Canada service direct to Montreal will help meet the Capital Region's expanding need for additional flights to Canadian destinations," said Rev. Michael A. Farano, chairman of the Albany County Airport Authority. "Connecting Albany and Montreal by air will also provide travelers with a convenient link to many overseas flights and offer Canadian travelers an opportunity to take advantage of Albany's lower fares."

The new service will operate seven days a week between Albany and Montreal's Dorval Airport with two flights every business day and a reduced weekend schedule. The introductory fare is offered until April 15, 2001 for travel to July 9, 2001. Passengers are required to stay over a Saturday night in order to qualify for this pricing. Air Canada's Aeroplan members currently have in place a frequent flyer "Multiply Your Miles" bonus offer on applicable business fares. For further details consult www.aircanada.ca.

Air Canada launched service at Albany International Airport in April of 2000 with three daily flights to Toronto. At that time the airline indicated additional services would likely be considered.

"The community support of our Albany-Toronto service has been very encouraging and we are pleased to build on this existing service with the introduction of daily non-stop flights between Albany and Montreal, " said Paul Mulrooney of Air Alliance.

Air Alliance, operated by Air Georgian Limited, will serve this route for Air Canada with the state-of-the-art 18-seat Beechcraft 1900D aircraft, fully equipped with stand up cabin, reclining leather seats, under-seat storage and lavatory. United Airlines will serve as gate agents and ramp crews for the Air Canada flights.

Dorval Airport is located 20 minutes from downtown Montreal. More than 40 hotels provide free shuttle service from the airport directly to their hotels. Taxi and limo service is also available. Aérobus offers one way and round-trip service from the airport.

NEW SERVICE BETWEEN ALBANY AND MONTREAL:

Albany - Montreal Schedule (Effective Monday, April 9, 2001)

Albany - Montreal				Montreal - Albany
Flight #	Depart	Arrive	Days	Flight #	Depart	Arrive	Days
AC1926	6:05 am	7:00 am	Mon-Sat	AC1925	12:55 pm	1:50 pm	Mon-Fri
AC1928	2:30 pm	3:25 pm	Sun-Fri	AC1927	7:15 pm	8:10 pm	Mon-Sun

EXISTING SERVICE BETWEEN ALBANY AND TORONTO:

Albany - Toronto Schedule (Current Schedule)

Albany - Toronto				Toronto - Albany
Flight #	Depart	Arrive	Days	Flight #	Depart	Arrive	Days
AC1937	8:40 am	10:10 am	Mon-Sat	AC1936	7:00 am	8:20am	Mon-Sat
AC1939	2:35 pm	4:02 pm	Sun-Fri	AC1938	12:58 pm	2:16 pm	Sun-Fri
AC1941	6:30 pm	8:05 pm	Mon-Sun	AC1940	4:50 pm	6:10 pm	Mon-Sun

For further information contact your local travel agent or Air Canada Reservations or at www.aircanada.ca

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