Jim Prentice vows changes for government planes if elected PC leader

Jim Prentice says if he is voted in asAlberta's nextpremierhe will not use government planes to fly between Calgary and Edmonton.

The former federal cabinet minister made the comment this morning on the Calgary Eyeopener.

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Prentice saysthere needs to bean end to government entitlements.

The use of agovernment planewhen commercial flights were availablebecame a hot topic for former premier Alison Redford.

• Alison Redford flew daughter on dozens of government flights

Prentice says he will have more to say on the use of the government fleet in the coming days.

Meanwhile, anotherleadership contender,Thomas Lukazuk, announced he plans to join the race.

The only other person to state their intention to run is Calgary MLA Ric McIver.