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Air Canada is the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the transborder market. Based on OAG data,
during the period from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, Air Canada provided more transborder scheduled
capacity than any other airline with an estimated market share of approximately 38% based on ASMs.
The following charts illustrate (i) the estimated share of the overall transborder scheduled capacity of Air Canada,
together with Jazz, and other airlines, as measured by ASMS, and (ii) the historical and projected number of transborder
revenue passengers per year.
Estimated Transborder Scheduled Capacity
Market Share (¹)
Historical and Projected Transborder Revenue
Passengers (2)
AA
11%
NW CO
AS
6% 5%
5%
DL
UA
5%
11%
WS
5%
Other
Airlines
14%
Air Canada
38%
Passengers (in millions)
25
20
15
0
5
0
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005E
2006E
2007E
2008E
2009E
(1) Source: OAG data, based on Available Seat Miles during the period from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006. The estimated share of the
overall transborder scheduled capacity of Air Canada includes the transborder scheduled capacity of Jazz. The estimated share of the overall
transborder scheduled capacity of the other carriers presented also includes the transborder scheduled capacity of their respective affiliated
or contracted regional carrier(s), when applicable. AA: American Airlines; UA: UAL Corporation; NW: Northwest Airlines; CO:
Continental Airlines; AS: Alaska Air Group; DL: Delta Air Lines; WS: WestJet Airlines.
(2) Source: Transport Canada, Aviation Forecast, July 2006. Represents enplaned and deplaned transborder revenue passengers.
International Market
Canadian airlines principally service the international market from three strategically-positioned airports. Toronto
Pearson Airport, Canada's largest, is located in Canada's largest city and offers regular non-stop flights to numerous
destinations in Europe, Central America/Caribbean and, more recently, to Asian destinations via polar routes. Toronto
Pearson Airport offers over 495 daily departures, of which 10% are to international destinations. Montreal's Pierre
Elliott Trudeau International Airport ("Montreal Trudeau Airport") is located in Canada's second largest city, and offers
regular non-stop service to several European destinations and certain Central American/Caribbean and South American
destinations. Montreal Trudeau Airport offers 210 daily departures, of which 9% are to international destinations.
Vancouver International Airport, located in Canada's third largest city, is strategically positioned on Canada's west
coast and acts as a gateway to many Asian destinations. Vancouver International Airport offers over 300 daily
departures, of which 7% are to international destinations.
According to Transport Canada, international revenue passengers in the international market to and from Canada
grew at a compound annual rate of 5.2% from 1994 to 2004 and are expected to grow at a compound annual rate of
5.2% from 2005 to 2009. According to The Conference Board of Canada, a strong Canadian dollar, growth in the
Canadian economy, an interest by Canadians to visit more distant destinations, an aging Canadian population and an
increase in international air capacity are key factors that will contribute to stronger growth in outbound travel spending.
Air Canada is Canada's largest scheduled international carrier and has a broad portfolio of international route
rights. Air Canada is currently the only Canadian scheduled carrier with routes from Canada to Asia, although a
number of Asian carriers service Canadian destinations. Air Canada is also the sole Canadian scheduled carrierView entire presentation