Changes to the Aeroplan Board
MONTREAL, Dec. 14 /CNW Telbec/ - Aeroplan Income Fund today announced that the following members of its Board of Trustees and of the Board of Directors of Aeroplan Holding GP Inc. will resign as of January 1, 2008: Mr. Bernard Attali, Mr. Pierre Marc Johnson, Mr. John T. McLennan, Mr. David I. Richardson and Mr. Marvin Yontef. In addition, Mr. John Forzani, a director since July 2007, will concurrently be appointed as a Trustee of the Fund. These changes, which reflect Aeroplan's continuous evolution in the loyalty management industry, will bring the total number of directors to seven, with three trustees. "On behalf of Aeroplan, I would like to sincerely thank our resigning Directors and Trustees for their dedication and support," said Rupert Duchesne, Aeroplan's President and Chief Executive Officer. "As a result of these changes, Aeroplan will be assessing the size and composition of its Board going forward." About Aeroplan Aeroplan is Canada's premier loyalty marketing company, dedicated to developing and executing programs designed to engage the loyalty of its prestigious membership. Aeroplan's millions of members earn Aeroplan Miles with its network of more than 70 world-class partners, representing more than 150 brands in the financial, retail, and travel sectors. Miles earned may be redeemed for Aeroplan's industry-leading ClassicFlight Rewards, innovative ClassicPlus Flight Rewards, and global Star Alliance Flight Rewards, offering travel to more than 850 destinations worldwide. In 2006 alone, more than 1.4 million round-trip flight rewards were issued. Aeroplan's roster of non-flight rewards includes more than 400 exciting specialty, merchandise, and experiential rewards, as well as hotel and car rental rewards. Members are encouraged to stay engaged with Aeroplan and avoid mileage expiration due to inactivity by earning or redeeming Aeroplan Miles at least once in any consecutive twelve-month period. For more information about Aeroplan, please visit www.aeroplan.com. %SEDAR: 00022208EF
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