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For Immediate Release 16-009 February 11, 2016 BC FERRIES ANNOUNCES 30 PER CENT SAVINGS ON REGULAR PASSENGER FARES Choose from over 1,500 select sailings on all routes from March 10 - 29 VICTORIA – BC Ferries announced today that a fleetwide pricing promotion of 30 per cent off regular passenger fares will be in effect from March 10 – 29. Passengers travelling on select sailings will receive the discount off the regular passenger fare. The promotional discount is applicable on adult, child, BC Senior, student and persons with disabilities regular passenger fares. On South Coast Routes, the 30 per cent discount will be in effect Monday through Thursday and Saturdays on select sailings from March 10 - 29. On North Coast Routes including Port Hardy – Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert – Haida Gwaii and Alliford Bay – Skidegate routes as well as the Discovery Coast connector, the 30 per cent discount will apply on every sailing from March 10 - 29. “We’re pleased to offer this discount for families to take advantage of as they plan their spring break getaways,” said Janet Carson, BC Ferries’ Vice President of Marketing and Travel Services. “At the same time, it allows us to gather information about how customers respond to variable pricing options as we prepare strategies for the launch of our Fare Flexibility and Digital Experience Initiative next year.” Experience™ Card users who receive a year-round discount that is less than 30 per cent will have their discount increased to match the promotional fare. Experience™ Card users who receive a year-round discount that is in excess of 30 per cent will remain at their current discount level. This promotion allows those customers who do not participate in the Experience™ Card program an opportunity to travel at a discounted rate. Space on the select promotional sailings is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations are recommended to ensure a spot on the sailing of choice. For more details about the 30 per cent passenger promotion, visit bcferries.com. This off-peak pricing promotion will not apply on Thursday, March 24 and Easter Monday, March 28 as these are already traditionally busy days for ferry travel. Under contract to the Province of British Columbia, BC Ferries is the service provider responsible for the delivery of safe, efficient and dependable ferry service along coastal British Columbia. British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., 500-1321 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 0B7 Tel (250) 978-1267 Fax (250) 978-1119 bcferries.com/bcfnews/ Note to newsrooms: For urgent media inquiries off-hours, call our emergency pager at (250) 516-7211. Page 2 Sailing Schedule for Pricing Promotion Attached Media Contact: Customer Contact: BC Ferries, Media Relations Victoria: (250) 386-3431 Victoria: (250) 978-1267 Toll-free: 1-888-BCFERRY (1-888-223-3779) British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., 500-1321 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 0B7 Tel (250) 978-1267 Fax (250) 978-1119 www.bcferries.com/bcfnews Langdale-Gambier Island-Keats Island Chemainus – Thetis Island – Penelakut Island Quadra Island (Heriot Bay) – Cortes Island (Whaletown) Foot passenger only service. On this route, return fares are paid at Chemainus. On this route, return fares are paid at Campbell River. Mar 10 – Mar 29 Mar 10 – Mar 29 Mar 10 – Mar 29 Su Mo* Tu We Th† Fr Sa Su Mo* Tu We Th† Fr Sa Su Mo* Tu We Th† Fr Sa ApplicAble SAilingS ApplicAble SAilingS ApplicAble SAilingS 11:45 am 11:45 am 11:45 am 11:45 am 3:00 pm 10:10 am 10:10 am 10:10 am 10:10 am 1:50 pm 11:05 am 11:05 am 11:05 am 1:05 pm 4:15 pm 3:35 pm % 12:05 pm 12:05 pm 12:05 pm 12:05 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:05 pm 1:05 pm 1:05 pm 1:05 pm 3:05 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 5:15 pm 1:50 pm 1:50 pm 1:50 pm 1:50 pm 5:10 pm 3:05 pm 3:05 pm 3:05 pm 3:05 pm 5:05 pm 6:00 pm 6:45 pm OFF 8:25 pm 8:25 pm 8:25 pm 8:25 pm 6:45 pm 6:20 pm 10:00 pm 10:00 pm 10:00 pm 10:00 pm 8:25 pm 10:00 pm *Except Monday March 28. †Except Thursday March 24. PASSENGERS *Except Monday March 28. †Except Thursday March 24. *Except Monday March 28. †Except Thursday March 24. 30 se lEct sailiNGS. All routES. Port Mcneill – Alert Bay – Sointula On this route, return fares are paid at Port McNeill. Comox (Little River) – Powell River (Westview) Vancouver Island (Buckley Bay) – Denman Island (Denman West) Mar 10 – Mar 29 On this route, return fares are paid at Buckley Bay. Su Mo* Tu We Th† Fr Sa Comox to Powell River, Mar 10 – Mar 29 Mar 10 – Mar 29 ApplicAble SAilingS Su Mo* Tu We Th† Fr Sa Su Mo* Tu We Th† Fr Sa 11:35 am 11:35 am†† 11:35 am 11:35 am 1:10 pm ApplicAble SAilingS 1:10 pm 1:10 pm 1:10 pm 1:10 pm 2:20 pm ApplicAble SAilingS 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 2:20 pm 2:20 pm 2:20 pm 2:20 pm 4:05 pm 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 3:15 pm 3:15 pm 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 6:40 pm 6:40 pm 6:40 pm 6:40 pm 5:10 pm 3:15 pm 7:15 pm 7:15 pm 6:50 pm 7:15 pm 6:50 pm 12:30 pm 12:30 pm 12:30 pm 12:30 pm 7:40 pm 7:40 pm 7:40 pm 7:40 pm 6:40 pm 1:15 pm 1:15 pm 1:15 pm 1:15 pm 4:05 pm 9:30 pm 9:30 pm 9:30 pm 9:30 pm 7:40 pm 5:05 pm 5:05 pm 5:05 pm 5:05 pm 5:05 pm 9:30 pm 6:05 pm 6:05 pm 6:05 pm 6:05 pm 6:05 pm 8:05 pm 8:05 pm 8:05 pm 8:05 pm 8:05 pm Powell River to Comox, *Except Monday March 28. †Except Thursday March 24. Mar 10 – Mar 29 9:45 pm 9:45 pm 9:45 pm 9:45 pm 9:30 pm †† Su Mo* Tu We Th† Fr Sa Except March 15 and March 29: Dangerous Cargo Sailings - not available. ApplicAble SAilingS *Except Monday March 28. †Except Thursday March 24. 11:50 am 11:50 am 11:50 am 11:50 am 11:50 am 5:15 pm 5:15 pm 5:15 pm Port Hardy – Prince Rupert, Mid Coast Connector 8:45 pm 8:45 pm 8:45 pm 8:45 pm 8:45 pm Prince Rupert – Haida Gwaii *Except Monday March 28. †Except Thursday March 24. Denman Island (Gravelly Bay) – Hornby Island (Shingle Spit) Mar 10 – Mar 29 On this route, return fares are paid at Buckley Bay. Mar 10 – Mar 29 Passenger Fare Discount applies to all scheduled sailings. Su Mo* Tu We Th† Fr Sa Except sailings on Thursday March 24 & Monday March 28. Powell River (Westview) – Texada Island (Blubber Bay) ApplicAble SAilingS On this route, return fares are paid at Powell River. 11:40 am 11:40 am 11:40 am 11:40 am 1:30 pm Mar 10 – Mar 29 2:20 pm Sail together, save together. 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm Haida Gwaii: Skidegate – Alliford Bay Su Mo* Tu We Th† Fr Sa 2:20 pm 2:20 pm 2:20 pm 2:20 pm 3:50 pm 4:45 pm ApplicAble SAilingS 3:50 pm 3:50 pm 3:50 pm 3:50 pm On this route, return fares are paid at Skidegate. 5:45 pm 5:45 pm 5:45 pm 5:45 pm 5:45 pm Mar 10 – Mar 29 10:40 am 10:40 am 10:40 am 4:15 pm 6:45 pm 6:45 pm 6:45 pm 6:45 pm 6:45 pm Spring is the perfect time for a family getaway, 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 6:40 pm 7:40 pm 7:40 pm 7:40 pm 7:40 pm 8:15 pm Passenger Fare Discount applies to all scheduled sailings. with 30% off regular passenger fares on *Except Monday March 28. †Except Thursday March 24. 9:20 pm 9:20 pm 9:20 pm 9:20 pm 9:45 pm Except sailings on Thursday March 24 & Monday March 28. select sailings, all routes. restrictions apply. *Except Monday March 28. †Except Thursday March 24. HOW WILL THIS PROMOTION AFFECT EXPERIENCE™ CARD DISCOUNT RATES? Experience™ Card users who receive a year-round discount that is less than 30% off the regular passenger fare will have their percentage discount increased to match the promotional fare on promotional sailings. Experience™ Card users who receive a year-round discount that is in excess of 30% off the regular passenger SOuth cOASt ROutES Campbell River – Quadra Island (Quathiaski Cove) fare will not receive an additional discount, however will continue to receive the Experience™ Card discount Nanaimo Harbour – Gabriola Island rate on all sailings. On this route, return fares are paid at Campbell River.