Air Canada responds to Porter Airlines allegations
MONTREAL, Oct. 26 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada issued the following statement in response to being named by Porter Airlines as a party in its court action filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice today. The action consists of a counterclaim by Porter Airlines to Jazz Air's lawsuit against the Toronto Port Authority and Porter Airlines. Porter Airlines' counterclaim is frivolous, without merit and it will be vigorously contested. It should be noted that the relationship between Air Canada and Jazz Air is similar to that in place between other mainline and regional carriers in North America. The Capacity Purchase Agreement between Air Canada and Jazz Air became effective on September 30, 2004, well before Porter Airlines' launch date of October 23, 2006. Air Canada supports Jazz Air's efforts to gain fair and equal access at Toronto City Airport for all carriers. %SEDAR: 00001324EF
For further information:
For further information: Isabelle Arthur (Montréal), (514) 422-5788; Peter Fitzpatrick (Toronto) (416) 263-5576; Angela Mah (Vancouver) (604) 270-5741; Internet: aircanada.com