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Chorus Aviation Inc. (ticker: CHR_A.TO, exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (.TO)) News Release - 2-Feb-2009

Jazz and Air Canada successfully conclude negotiations regarding controllable cost rates payable under the capacity purchase agreement

HALIFAX, Feb. 2, 2009 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- Jazz Air LP ("Jazz") today announced that an agreement has been successfully reached with Air Canada regarding the establishment of new rates for controllable costs that will become payable by Air Canada under the Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) in respect of the years 2009 to 2011 (inclusive). This rate review and adjustment was required under the terms of the CPA.

The new rates are retroactive to January 1, 2009, and the parties will reconcile the amounts previously paid to the amounts owing under the new rates such that the parties will be in the same position they would have been in had the new rates been in effect as of January 1, 2009.

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About Jazz Air Income Fund

Jazz Air Income Fund is an unincorporated, open-ended trust established under the laws of the Province of Ontario, created to indirectly acquire and hold an interest in the outstanding limited partnership units of Jazz Air LP.

About Jazz

Jazz is the second largest airline in Canada based on fleet size and the number of routes operated. Jazz operates more flights and flies to more Canadian destinations than any other Canadian carrier. Jazz forms an integral part of Air Canada's domestic and transborder market presence and strategy. Jazz is owned by Jazz Air Income Fund (TSX: JAZ.UN).

Jazz is not a typical airline. The airline has a commercial agreement with Air Canada that is the core of its business. Under the Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA), Air Canada currently purchases substantially all of Jazz's fleet capacity based on predetermined rates. The CPA provides commercial flexibility, low trip costs and connecting network traffic to Air Canada. Also, the CPA reduces Jazz's financial and business risks, and provides a stable foundation for day-to-day operations and future growth.

SOURCE: Jazz Air Income Fund

SOURCE: Air Canada Jazz

Manon Stuart, Halifax, Nova Scotia, (902) 873-5054; Debra Williams, London, Ontario, (519) 659-5696; www.flyjazz.ca