MONTREAL, March 13 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada invites Canadians to support
Canada's Paralympic athletes during its annual on-line fundraising initiative
by booking travel at aircanada.com . The airline will donate $1 for every
online booking made through its website starting March 16 until March 22,
2009. This is part of Air Canada's pledge to donate $750,000 to the Canadian
Paralympic Committee over a seven-year period.
    "In less than a year's time, Canada's Paralympic teams will be aiming for
gold at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games," said Charles McKee, Vice
President, Marketing, Air Canada. "All of us at Air Canada invite you to
support Canada's inspiring Paralympians by booking travel now. Whether you are
looking to book your next business trip, your summer vacation, or travel to
Vancouver for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, why not book your
tickets online now and back Paralympians at the same time?"
    "On behalf of Canada's Paralympic athletes, we invite you to cheer our
athletes on by booking your travel during the week of March 16th at
aircanada.com . This kind of support from Canadians will help our athletes
reach their highest goals," said Brian MacPherson, Chief Operating Officer,
Canadian Paralympic Committee.

    About Air Canada

    Montreal-based Air Canada provides scheduled and charter air
transportation for passengers and cargo to more than 170 destinations on five
continents. Canada's flag carrier is the 14th largest commercial airline in
the world and serves 33 million customers annually. Air Canada is a founding
member of Star Alliance, providing the world's most comprehensive air
transportation network. Air Canada is the Official Airline of the Vancouver
2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

    About Canadian Paralympic Committee

    The CPC is a non-profit, charitable, private organization with 42 member
sports organisations dedicated to empowering Canadians with a disability
through sport. Recognized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the
CPC is responsible for sending the Canadian team to the Paralympic Games, a
multi-sport event for elite athletes with a physical disability, held
immediately following Olympic Games. By promoting Canada's Paralympic
athletes, the CPC grows public awareness of sport for persons with a physical
disability and supports its members deliver sport programs, strengthening the
Paralympic Movement and inspiring all Canadians with a disability to be
active. For more information please visit CPC's website at www.paralympic.ca.