Travel Advisory - VIA waives service charges for passengers whose travel plans are affected by swine flu health alert

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    UPDATE: DATE EXTENDED TO MAY 6
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    MONTREAL, April 29 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada announced earlier this
week that it will waive any service charges for passengers changing their
train reservations in cases where a connecting airline flight to or from
Mexico has been affected by the current swine flu health alert. This policy
now covers travel up to and including May 6.
    Any changes or updates will be posted at viarail.ca. Customers wishing
further information may also call 1 888-VIA RAIL (842-7245) or TTY 1 800
268-9503 (hearing impaired).

For further information: VIA Media contacts: Ashley Doyle, (416)
956-7613; Malcolm Andrews, [phone]