MONTREAL, Dec. 10 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada provided the following
comment in response to ACE Aviation Holdings Inc.'s ("ACE") announcement today
of the details and timeline for its proposed wind-up, which contemplates,
among other things, the distribution of ACE's Air Canada shares to its
shareholders.
    "We believe there are many benefits to becoming an independent company,"
said Montie Brewer, President and CEO of Air Canada. "Air Canada's shares are
now free to trade based on the airline's fundamentals without the impact of
the ACE overhang and with the benefit of a greater public float.
    "With an extensive global network, the leading share in all markets
originating in Canada, one of the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleets of any
North American carrier and a strong loyalty management partner in Aeroplan,
Air Canada is well positioned to manage through the current environment,"
added Mr. Brewer.
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