Canadian Forces Appreciation Fare 2009
April 21, 2009
Marine Atlantic provides an essential transportation service between Newfoundland and Labrador and the mainland portion of Canada. The Canadian Forces Appreciation Fare 2009 has been designed to say “thank you” to current and retired members of the Canadian Forces for their ongoing service both here in Canada and abroad.
The Canadian Forces Appreciation Fare 2009 will available to qualified individuals from May 1 to October 31, 2009, although with limited crossings being available for this promotion during the busiest periods. The Canadian Forces Appreciation Fare 2009 is available on Marine Atlantic’s Port aux Basques/North Sydney and Argentia/North Sydney ferry services and will be applied to new reservations and existing reservations for individuals who qualify. Members of the Canadian Forces may avail of this travel as often as they wish during the promotional period.
Eligibility
For the purpose of this promotion Canadian Forces personnel are defined as active or retired members of the army, navy, air force or reserves.
An eligible individual possess one of the following pieces of identification, which must be used at the time of booking a reservation and presented at the time of travel:
* ID Cards for the Department of National Defense (Cards: NDI 20, NDI 30, NDI 50, DND 2262).
* Record of Service Card (NDI 75) or certificate of discharge (together with photo identification) for retired military.
* Any Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Benefit Card for veterans.
* To qualify, individuals are required to provide identification.
The Canadian Forces Appreciation Fare 2009 is designed to thank our current and past members of our armed forces by providing them with a discount when travelling for personal reasons. Therefore, to qualify individuals must be travelling either in a personal vehicle (PRV) or as a walk-on customer. This discount is not provided in conjunction with other special fares such as group rates.
Travel period
The Canadian Forces Appreciation Fare 2009 will be in effect for travel that occurs from May 1 until October 31, 2009. Some travel restrictions will apply. Offer is subject to availability.
Details of the special fares
Port aux Basques/North Sydney ferry service
Members of the Canadian Forces plus up to three additional persons travelling in the same vehicle on the same reservation are entitled to complimentary passenger travel on the Port aux Basques/North Sydney ferry service. Please note vehicle fares are not included in this promotion.
Members of the Canadian Forces travelling without a vehicle are entitled to complimentary travel on the Port aux Basques/North Sydney ferry service provided they book in advance.
Argentia/North Sydney ferry service
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces plus up to three additional persons travelling in the same vehicle on the same reservation are entitled to travel at a discount of 50% off passenger fare on the Argentia/North Sydney ferry service. Please note vehicle fares are not included in this promotion.
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces travelling without a vehicle entitled to travel at a discount of 50% off passenger fare on the Argentia/North Sydney ferry service provided they book in advance.
Booking a reservation
Marine Atlantic requires a reservation to travel on all of its vessels. To book this special promotion beginning on Monday, April 27, current or former members of the Canadian Forces should:
Telephone Marine Atlantic’s Reservations line at: 1-800-341-7981. This special fare is not available through our online reservations system.
When booking, please request the Canadians Forces Appreciation Fare 2009.
The primary individual on the reservation must be a qualified member of the Canadian Forces (not necessarily the driver of the vehicle). At the time of making the reservation, the Canadian Forces member must provide Identification number located on one of the accepted forms of identification.
Please note: Customers reserving under this fare will be subject to all of Marine Atlantic’s travel and change policies.
At time of travel
As proof of entitlement, upon check-in the primary individual on the reservation will be required to present the same form of identification as utilized when reserving the ticket.
Please Note: If proper identification is not presented at check-in, then the reservation will be modified and customer(s) will be required to pay regular fare.
Media Contact:
Tara Laing
Communications
Marine Atlantic
Tel: 709-772-8974
Email: tlaing@marine-atlantic.ca