telephone number to the airline.

"I am particularly pleased by this facility as it will add a new dimension for our members of Aeroplan who live in Bermuda,'' said local Air Canada manager Mr. Ian Davis.

"Aeroplan members can get immediate answers to their questions about seat availabilities, bookings and flight connections and will no longer have to incur long distance charges. We are making every effort possible to service our passengers in any and every way we can and this direct dial number is certainly a `service'.'' Mr. Davis said within Canada, the `Elite' and `Prestige' Aeroplan members are offered even more benefits including check-in privileges, automatic advance seat selection and complimentary use of telephones for local calls. Also fax machines and long distance telephone service, payable with major credit cards, will be available.

He added the airline is experiencing an increase in sales as a direct result of its new competitive fares as well as opportunities for passengers to connect with the UK and Europe through Toronto.

"Residents are finding that our fares are very attractive, and we can offer them a wide variety of travel options,'' Mr. Davis said.