Tango Celebrates One Year Anniversary With Lower Than Already Low Fares=20
Including Limited One Dollar Fares
MONTREAL, Oct. 17 /CNW/ - Tango by Air Canada is celebrating its one=
year
anniversary with birthday fares to all Canadian destinations that are even
lower than Tango's everyday low fares and - as a special first birthday=
offer -
a limited number of $1 fares.
"These birthday fares are Tango's way of saying thank you to our
customers and inviting them to join in our celebration with fares lower than
our everyday low fares, "said Ben Smith, Managing Director, Tango. "In
addition, our one dollar fares that will be randomly available on every
Canadian route we fly throughout the birthday celebration period will give
many happy customers even more reason to celebrate.
"After just one year, Tango continues to exceed our expectations. As we
look forward to welcoming our two millionth customer on board in just a few
weeks, Tango's customer commitment remains unchanged: consistently low fares
coupled with Air Canada's reputation for reliable service," he said.
Tango's birthday fares are available immediately and through to
October 31 for travel between November 1 and December 13, 2002. Tango's
exclusively electronic tickets are available at www.flytango.com, through
travel agents or toll free at 1-800-315-1390. Tango's limited $1 birthday
fares will be made available on a random basis on every Canadian route Tango
flies throughout the birthday fare period and must be booked exclusively at
www.flytango.com. All birthday fares are subject to applicable fees and=
taxes.
Birthday fares are available for flights throughout Tango's entire
Canadian network of 15 cities for fall 2002: Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary,
Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Ottawa, Qu=E9bec City,
Montr=E9al, Fredericton, Saint John, Halifax and St. John's.
TANGO'S KEY CUSTOMER BENEFITS
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Since it first started accepting bookings on October 11, 2001 and
commenced operations on November 1, 2001, Tango has grown in popularity with
customers seeking low fares, high value and a convenient schedule. Most=
Tango
fares are over 80 per cent off full economy fares with no minimum stay or
advance purchase requirement.
In addition to low fares, simplified ticketing, a convenient schedule=
and
Aeroplan Mile accumulation, Tango's popularity may be attributed to a host=
of
additional customer benefits including:
- A unique "all extras are optional" in-flight service, including a=
menu
selection of hot and cold snacks and refreshments at reasonable=
prices.
- A one-class cabin providing up to a 33" seat pitch, up to three=
inches
more than other domestic discount carriers and consistent with Air
Canada's industry-leading level of comfort.
- Ample stowage space for personal articles and carry on baggage.
- Air Canada's reputation for the highest safety and operational
standards.
TANGO'S FIRST YEAR HIGHLIGHTS:
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October 10, 2001 Air Canada announces Tango by Air Canada offering
low fares, no restrictions and a convenient
schedule
November 1, 2001 Tango starts operations between Toronto and both
Vancouver and Calgary
March 1, 2002 Tango expands network for summer 2002 to include=
23
Canadian cities with up to 98 daily departures=
and
686 weekly departures linking markets from coast=
to
coast
June 15, 2002 Tango moves to Terminal 3 at Toronto's Pearson
Airport to ensure optimal customer service and to
reduce congestion at Terminal 2.
June 19, 2002 Tango reaches the milestone of serving one=
million
customers in just over seven months and=
celebrates
by awarding a customer a full year of unlimited
complimentary flights for two anywhere in the=
Tango
network
September 12, 2002 Tango announces the only scheduled daily low fare
service between Canada and the U.S. with new non-
stop service to Florida from Montr=E9al, Ottawa=
and
Qu=E9bec City
September 26, 2002 Tango announces new non-stop service between
Toronto - Las Vegas. The Tango network for fall
2002 includes 15 Canadian cities and three new=
U.S.
destinations
A more detailed summary of Tango's first year of operations follows=
this
release.
TANGO'S FIRST YEAR
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October 2001 Air Canada announces the launch of Tango, a
separately branded service designed to offer=
price-
conscious consumers a no-frills alternative
complementing the airline's full service
operations.
Tango accepts first bookings for flights starting
November 1, 2001 between Toronto and seven major
Canadian cities.
November 2001 Tango commences operations from eight Canadian
cities: Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto,
Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.
St. John's is announced as the ninth Canadian
destination in the Tango network. The Tango=
website
draws industry leading customer bookings at
over 80%.
January 2002 Air Canada announces the addition of Regina,
Saskatoon and Thunder Bay to the Tango network,
bringing the total number of network destinations
in the Tango network to twelve. For its summer=
2002
schedule Tango announces operations with over 200
departures a week operated with nine aircraft
including a fleet of 6 Airbus A320s and
3 Boeing 737-200s.
Air Canada announces the addition of nine new
destinations and 14 new routes to its Tango=
network
for the summer 2002 schedule for a network of 21
cities coast to coast and more Tango service
between Montr=E9al, Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax.
Air Canada also announces an expansion of the=
Tango
fleet, from six to eight A320 aircraft (with a
fleet of 13 A320s planned), and from three to=
eight
Boeing 737-200 aircraft (with more anticipated).
January - April 2002 Tango commences operation from four more Canadian
cities: Regina, Saskatoon, Thunder Bay and
St. John's.
February 2002 Air Canada announces plans to increase Tango's
domestic capacity and add new service to Windsor
and London to its summer schedule, increasing its
network to 23 Canadian destinations coast to=
coast.
February 2002 Tango's website at www.flytango.com starts to=
offer
the ability to check up-to-date day-of-flight
departure and arrival times. Air Canada also
announces that Tango's in-flight service will be
enhanced starting March 1 with new menu=
selections.
February - June 2002 Tango commences new service from 11 additional
Canadian destinations: Gander, Deer Lake,
Charlottetown, Saint John, Fredericton, Quebec
City, Windsor, London, Kelowna, Abbottsford and
Victoria.
June 2002 Due to strong customer demand and a growing
schedule, Tango operations move from Terminal 2=
to
Terminal 3 at Toronto's Lester B. Pearson
International Airport.
September 2002 Tango offers the only scheduled daily low fare
service between Canada and the U.S with:
- seasonal non-stop service between
Montreal (Dorval)-Fort Lauderdale,
Montreal (Dorval)-Orlando and between
both Quebec City and Ottawa and Fort
Lauderdale;
- daily non-stop service between Toronto=
-
Las Vegas.
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