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• Aeroplan Points Matching Week is October 6-12, 2025
• Aeroplan Points donated to the Air Canada Foundation for its Hospital Transportation Program will be matched by Aeroplan and its partners TD, CIBC and Amex up to 10 million points each
• The Hospital Transportation Program provides transportation for children who require air travel for medical care and treatment not available within their community

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Aeroplan Points Matching Week in support of the Air Canada Foundation Hospital Transportation Program began today and will run until October 12, 2025. The program operates on the generous donations from Aeroplan Members to provide relief for families across Canada whose children need to travel for medical care and treatment.

During Aeroplan Points Matching Week, Aeroplan and its partners, TD, CIBC, and American Express are joining forces to match Aeroplan Points donated by Aeroplan Members. For each point an Aeroplan Member donates, the respective partner will contribute one additional point, up to a maximum of 10 million points per partner. With Aeroplan also matching, the member's donation will have triple the impact up to a maximum of 10 million points. The goal is to collectively raise the most amount of air travel support for children facing medical adversity.

Last year, Aeroplan partners TD and CIBC matched donations from Aeroplan Members, helping the Air Canada Foundation reach an incredible 47 million points, which were later donated to pediatric hospitals across Canada through the Hospital Transportation Program.

"Families come to us from every province in Canada, and for many, specialized care is simply not available in their home communities. The Hospital Transportation Program is a vital partner in making that care accessible. For more than 20 years, this program has lifted a huge financial burden for families who otherwise could not afford repeated round trips for their child's treatment. Their support has made an immeasurable difference in the lives of our patients and their loved ones," says Kelly Thorstad, Acting Administrator of Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada.

"The Aeroplan Points Matching Week continues to be one of the most impactful initiatives for the Hospital Transportation Program," said Valérie Durand, spokesperson for the Air Canada Foundation. "This is an opportunity for everyone to make a lasting difference in the lives of so many families and children, and we are enormously grateful to Aeroplan Members and our partners for their generosity year after year."

Hospital Transportation Program in Action

The program benefits children like Maddox. Shortly after birth, doctors discovered Maddox had multiple unexplained fractures from a rare genetic disorder that causes bones to be fragile and break easily. This marked the beginning of Maddox and her family's journey toward answers, strength, and resilience.

Thanks to the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program, Maddox and her family are able to travel from her hometown of Cape Breton to Montréal to receive the specialized care she needs from an internationally recognized team at Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada, known for treating rare and complex bone diseases.

The support received over the years has made it possible for Maddox to access critical surgeries and treatments that have made a meaningful difference in her day-to-day life. Today, her spirit shines brightly, and her story is one of hope, strength and the power of community.

About the Hospital Transportation Program

The annual Aeroplan Points Matching Week initiative is the largest annual fundraiser for the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program. Here is how it helps children and their families access medical care:

• Points donated go toward providing patients and a parent or guardian with flights with Air Canada and its partner airlines.
• Created in 2003, the Hospital Transportation Program works with Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations (CCHF) supporting the following pediatric hospitals across Canada: BC Children's Hospital (BC), Alberta Children's Hospital (AB), Stollery Children's Hospital (AB), Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (SK), HSC Children's Hospital of Winnipeg (MB), Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (ON), McMaster Children's Hospital (ON), CHEO (ON), The Hospital for Sick Children (ON), The Montreal Children's Hospital (QC), CHU Sainte-Justine hospital (QC), CHU de Québec (QC), IWK Health (Maritime Provinces), and the Janeway Children's Hospital (NL).
• The program also supports Shriners Hospitals for Children (QC), and the David Foster Foundation.
• In 2024, 129 children and their families were assisted with 379 flights via the Hospital Transportation Program.
• In 2024, 47 million Aeroplan Points were raised during Aeroplan Points Matching week to benefit the Hospital Transportation Program.

To learn more about the Air Canada Foundation, its Hospital Transportation Program and its impact, please visit aircanada.com/foundation. You can donate points here.

About the Air Canada Foundation

The Air Canada Foundation, a not-for-profit organization focused on the health and well-being of children and youth, was launched in 2012. It offers both financial and in-kind support to Canadian-registered charities. Core programs include the Hospital Transportation Program, which redistributes Aeroplan points to 15 pediatric hospitals across Canada, enabling children access the medical care they need away from home. The Air Canada Foundation, in collaboration with the airline, also engages directly in fundraising activities, such as the Every Bit Counts program, which encourages customers to donate loose change of all denominations on board flights or through collection containers available in Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges. The Foundation also offers continued support to major health-related causes that benefit Canadians and is an active participant in international humanitarian relief activity as the need arises.

About Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada's Aeroplan program is Canada's premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world's largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada's passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada's climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For additional information, please see Air Canada's TCFD disclosure. Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX in Canada and the OTCQX in the US.

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• Canadian Favourites Onboard – Complimentary MadeGood Mornings Cinnamon Bun Soft Baked Oat Bars and Greenhouse Ginger Defence Wellness Shots join our onboard offering 
• Air Canada is the only North American airline serving non-alcoholic beer inflight, with Heineken 0.0 now complimentary on all flights 
• Free Beer & Wine, Everywhere – Complimentary beer and wine are now standard on every Air Canada flight, including routes to Mexico and the Caribbean 

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 1, 2025 /CNW/ - Air Canada continues to raise the bar on the Economy travel experience with complimentary beer, wine, and exclusive Canadian-made snacks now available for all customers on all flights, including routes to Mexico and the Caribbean*.

Launched on September 1, these upgrades reflect the airline's commitment to delivering award-winning service for all customers, and a sharpened focus on leisure travellers as recognized by Skytrax. 

"As part of our commitment to elevating the onboard experience, we're delighted to introduce even more exciting new options to our menus," said Scott O'Leary, Vice President, Loyalty & Product at Air Canada. "These upgrades offer something for everyone and proudly showcase Canadian brands so that our customers can sit back, relax and kick-start their travels no matter where they're going." 

New Sips and Snacks to Savour 

• Morning flights (before 10 a.m.): A favourite in homes across Canada, MadeGood Mornings Cinnamon Bun Soft Baked Oat Bars join the line-up of complimentary snacks onboard, alongside Canadian favourites TWIGZ Craft Pretzels and Leclerc's Celebration Cookies. 
• Toronto-Downtown Billy Bishop flights (after 10:30 a.m.): From Canadian brand Greenhouse, known for its organic and plant-based products, complimentary Greenhouse Ginger Defence Wellness Shots will provide an energizing kick to our offerings. These shots are also featured in Air Canada's premium snack baskets and Bistro menu.
• Expanded Air Canada Bistro – Now featuring more Canadian-made choices, from Summer Fresh Hummus & Crackers and Quaker Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cups to bold new TWIGZ Sour Cream & Onion Pretzels and fan-favourite Smarties. 
• Crisp New Pour – With Heineken 0.0, Air Canada becomes the only North American airline to serve a non-alcoholic beer inflight, complementing its system-wide free beer and wine offering. 

The airline continues to set new benchmarks for comfort and convenience in travel with its best-in-class product and service offerings. In addition to rolling upgrades to its food and beverage offering, Air Canada has introduced a revamped mobile app, expanded in-flight entertainment, refreshed and newly refurbished and opened lounges, efficient airport processes, the best-in-class Aeroplan loyalty program, and seamless intermodal travel options all on one ticket. Further, fast, free Wi-Fi, sponsored by Bell, is available for Aeroplan Members on flights across North America and to-and-from Sun destinations, in Mexico and the Caribbean. 

*Valid on flights with beverage service operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz. Subject to availability. For full details, visit aircanada.com/bonappetit. Alcohol will be served only to persons who have reached the legal age of majority and in a responsible manner. 

About Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada's Aeroplan program is Canada's premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world's largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada's passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada's climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For additional information, please see Air Canada's TCFD disclosure. Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX in Canada and the OTCQX in the US.

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