Competition Bureau Rejects Jetsgo Complaint on Air Canada Agreement with=20
Quebec Government
MONTREAL, Dec. 11 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada has been advised that by=
the
Competition Bureau that it has dismissed a complaint filed by Jetsgo
Corporation (Jetsgo) regarding Air Canada's recent agreement with the
Government of Quebec for the provision of reduced fares on 15 regional=
routes
and the purchase of government air travel from the airline.
"The Competition Act is intended to promote competition, not protect
competitors. This decision clearly illustrates that the Competition Act=
cannot
be improperly used as a tool to advance business strategies," said Calin
Rovinescu, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy.=
"The
ruling allows us to move forward with an agreement that is in the interests=
of
consumers and ensures continued service and low fares throughout Quebec."
BACKGROUND:
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On November 13, 2002 Air Canada announced an agreement in principle=
with
the Government of Qu=E9bec for the continued provision of service by Air=
Canada
Jazz throughout its Qu=E9bec network, including the introduction of=
Qu=E9bec-wide
low, flexible, one way Internet-only fares designed to stimulate local=
travel.
The three year agreement in principle ensures that Qu=E9bec customers=
have
access to low, flexible Internet-only fares for half of the local traffic
capacity between regional communities and both Qu=E9bec and Montr=E9al.
Under the agreement in principle the Government of Qu=E9bec agreed to
purchase approximately $2.5 million in additional tickets annually for=
travel
by Government and Government agencies.
The owner of Roger's Trinbago Site:
Roj (Roger James)
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