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June 1, 2006 |
Member News |
| VIA Préférence members benefit from 10th anniversary of popular program with special offer | |
| Montréal - VIA Rail Canada today announced that its reward program for frequent travellers, VIA Préférence, will mark its 10th anniversary by offering exclusive benefits to its members. VIA Préférence members are entitled to an exceptional offer, earning up to 10 points per dollar by booking a trip in VIA's premium Easterly class on its Eastern Transcontinental train, the Ocean, between June 1 and June 30 for travel between June 2 and October 31, 2006. Thanks to this offer, VIA Préférence members can triple their points. Members in the Préférence category earn 3 points per dollar instead of 1, those in the Privilege category earn 6 points per dollar instead of 2, and travelers in the Premier category earn 10 points per dollar instead of 3. Members will earn points provided they book a minimum leg of travel - Montreal-Moncton. Admissible trips will include stations in the Corridor provided the final destination starting point is Moncton or further east. 10 years and still growing VIA Préférence members accumulate points toward free train travel, as well as periodic special offers. Already in its 10th year, VIA Préférence has close to 500,000 members and is still growing steadily, attesting to the popularity of this truly rewarding program. About the Ocean The Ocean train, which travels between Montreal and Halifax, offers hospitality at its Maritime best. It is a great family destination that journeys overnight through the rural communities of Québec's St-Lawrence Valley and onwards through New Brunswick to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Travelling the 1346-km route in VIA's Easterly class allows passengers to experience breathtaking scenery, friendly ambiance, a unique dining experience and modern, well-equipped sleeping quarters - a truly unique combination of tourism and learning. The Ocean runs six times a week between Montreal and Halifax. About VIA As Canada's national passenger rail service, VIA Rail Canada's mandate is to provide efficient, environmentally responsible and cost effective passenger transportation services. Serving more than 450 communities with a network of inter-city, transcontinental and regional trains, demand for rail services continues to grow as more Canadians turn to train travel as a safe and convenient travel choice. For more information, or to reserve a ticket, go to www.viarail.ca or call toll-free 1-888-VIARAIL. For more information on the VIA Préférence Reward Program, go to www.viapreference.ca or call toll-free 1-888-VIA-PREF. |
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Contact Information: Sylvie Bachand Corporate Communications, VIA Rail Canada (514) 871-6119 sylvie_bachand@viarail.ca |
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Mr. Paul Goyette Director, Communications and Public Affairs Phone: (613) 564-8097 |
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