Zoom Airlines offers Paris as a "jumping off point" for European vacations

Direct Flights to Paris from Toronto and Montreal starting at $199

OTTAWA, May 15 /CNW/ - Whether taking a grand tour of Europe by car, river barge or with a backpack, Paris is a great place to start. And with three flights to Paris per week from Toronto and four per week from Montreal, there's no better and affordable way to get there than with Zoom Airlines.

"Paris, as a hub, is the obvious choice as a starting point to see Europe," said Kris Dolinki, Chief Executive Officer, Zoom Airlines. "Travellers can easily fan out to all corners of Europe from there or just fly in for the weekend to enjoy one of the most fabulous cities in the world."

With one way fares starting as low as $199, Zoom also makes getting to Paris easier on the pocket book for value conscious travellers as well.

Additionally, at the beginning of May, Zoom Airlines began twice weekly flights from Toronto and Montreal to Rome's Fiumicino Airport. So, with Zoom's flexible ticketing, touring Europe is even better, as Zoom allows customers to fly into one great European destination and home from another without additional fees or charges.

Zoom also offers a number of seating alternatives, allowing its customers to select options which best suits their needs and comfort. Zoom's full service economy service includes a hot meal and snack prior to arrival, free soft drinks throughout the flight and in-flight entertainment, 31 - 32" seat pitch and a 20 kg. baggage allowance.

Zoom's premium economy service provides leather seating with extra legroom (36") for more comfort, dedicated check-in, express baggage delivery, complimentary drinks throughout the flight, free headsets and additional baggage allowance (30 kg).

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    Zoom customers also have other on-board options, including:

    -   Seat Pre-Selection allows Zoom customers to choose their seat
        location and place friends and family members together.

    -   Extra-Leg Room seats are available for taller passengers or for those
        seeking a little more comfort.
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Zoom Airlines' flexible booking system also enables passengers to buy affordable one way tickets and travel without any restrictions such as staying over a Saturday night. Value-for-money Premium Economy service can be booked for an additional $150 each way offering additional legroom and luggage, reduced check-in time and in-flight meal and drinks benefits.

Bookings can be made online at www.flyzoom.com or by phone at 1-866-FLY-ZOOM (359-9666).

About Zoom Airlines

Founded in May 2002 and based in Ottawa, Zoom Airlines operates scheduled service between Canada and the United Kingdom, France and Italy as well as charter flights from Canada to the Caribbean and Southern United States. Zoom Airlines' transatlantic network includes service from seven Canadian cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax and Winnipeg) to five destinations in the United Kingdom (London, Glasgow, Manchester, Cardiff and Belfast); four Canadian cities (Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary) to Paris, France and two Canadian cities (Toronto and Montreal) to Rome. Zoom Airlines transatlantic network also includes service from London, England to New York, San Diego, Fort Lauderdale and Bermuda.