'The delivery of five new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft over the next 12 months provides us with the right opportunity to launch a new cabin of service that will be offered on more of our international flights over time as we take delivery of new 787 aircraft. With the addition of these five aircraft, Air Canada's Boeing 777 fleet will consist of 23 aircraft comprising the latest generation of 300ER and 200LR models.'With the introduction of Premium Economy, Air Canada will begin offering customers a new, high-value option for enhanced comfort and service on international flights,' said Ben Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. In addition to two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft previously announced that will be delivered in June and August 2013, Air Canada today announced that it will add three new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to be delivered in November and December 2013 and February 2014.

International Fleet Expands and ModernizesAir Canada will expand and modernize its international widebody fleet with the addition of five new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Additional routes offering Premium Economy will be added over time as new aircraft enter the carrier's mainline fleet.

More information on Air Canada's new Premium Economy cabin is available at Canada's Premium Economy cabin will be introduced on Air Canada's Montreal-Paris flights effective July 11, 2013. Customers will also be offered premium meals with complimentary bar service and priority check-in and baggage delivery at the airport. Introduction of International Premium Economy CabinComplementing its Economy and Executive First options on international flights, Air Canada's new Premium Economy cabin will offer customers a wide range of benefits including a dedicated cabin featuring larger seats that are wider, providing more recline, with seven more inches of legroom than Economy and are never more than one seat from the aisle (due to a 2-4-2 configuration).

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