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Canada Jetlines Announces Partnership with Hertz

Canada Jetlines Announces Partnership with Hertz
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. (“Canada Jetlines”) the new, all-Canadian, leisure airline, has announced a partnership with Hertz Canada Limited (“Hertz”) as the carrier’s car rental provider. Canada Jetlines’ passengers can now book car rentals at the best available rates for Hertz. Travellers flying with Canada Jetlines can secure special rates with Hertz when booking on Canada Jetlines’ website as well as with a Canada Jetlines boarding pass at the brand’s car rental locations in Canada. Hertz will also periodically offer special promotions and exclusive car rental benefits to the airline's passengers.

“We’re honored to partner with such a globally recognized brand and trusted car rental provider ,As we seek to continuously elevate our offerings, Canada Jetlines is excited to provide travellers with top-tier car rental options at the best available rates.”

 Eddy Doyle, CEO of Canada Jetlines.

We’re thrilled to partner with Canada Jetlines to provide their customers with exceptional service and a variety of rental vehicles to fit their needs,” said Adnan Manzur, Senior Director of Operations-Canada Region. “Together, we are committed to providing a seamless air-to-ground travel experience. The partnership announcement follows news that Canada Jetlines confirmed a new route out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) with direct service to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), starting December 2022. The new route aims at providing more accessible travel within Canada, connecting the lower mainland and southern Ontario, operating twice weekly.

About Canada Jetlines
Canada Jetlines is a leisure focused air carrier, which will utilize a growing fleet of Airbus 320 aircraft to provide Canadians with value vacation choices and convenient travel options. Canada Jetlines will provide exciting vacation packages to iconic Canadian destinations and beyond via strong partnerships with airports, CVB’s, tourism entities, hotels, hospitality brands, and attractions. With a projected growth of 15 aircrafts by 2025, Canada Jetlines aims to offer the best-in-class operating economics, customer comfort and fly-by-wire technology, providing an elevated guest centric experience from the first touchpoint. To learn more, please visit www.jetlines.com and follow on all social media platforms for news and updates.

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