American Airlines Launches the AAdvantage Hotel(SM) Program by
Rewards Network
Members Earn AAdvantage(R) Miles at Over 7,000 Hotels
CHICAGO, May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines and Rewards
Network(SM) announce the launch of the AAdvantage Hotel program offering
AAdvantage members even more ways to earn more miles when traveling for
business or leisure.
The AAdvantage Hotel program offers members a truly outstanding mileage
opportunity with five AAdvantage miles per room-rate dollar spent at over 7,000
hotels nationwide. The program includes both boutique and well-known brand
names, and between now and July 31, every qualifying stay will earn ten
AAdvantage miles per room-rate dollar spent at select bonus hotels as well as
500 bonus miles.
To participate in the AAdvantage Hotel program, AAdvantage members must
register their credit card and make a reservation through the dedicated website
or toll-free number. AAdvantage members enrolled in AAdvantage Dining are
already enrolled in the AAdvantage Hotel program. Both registration and
booking can be done via http://www.aa.rewardsnetwork.com/ or 1-800-479-5981.
When the hotel stay has been completed and charged to the registered credit
card, the AAdvantage miles will be automatically deposited in the member's
AAdvantage account within six to eight weeks. Full program details, enrollment
information and a list of participating hotels can be found at
http://www.aa.rewardsnetwork.com/.
"The AAdvantage Hotel program administered by Rewards Network is easy to use,
includes a wide variety of hotels and offers a compelling mileage award," said
George S. Wiedemann, President and CEO of Rewards Network, Inc. "And with the
launch promotion of double miles at select hotels and 500 bonus miles,
traveling just became a lot more rewarding." "We are excited to partner with Rewards Network to launch the AAdvantage Hotel
program, which provides a great new benefit for our mileage hungry members,"
adds Jeff Zidell, Vice President AAdvantage Marketing Programs. "With over
7,000 hotels across the U.S., there is something for everyone, whether it's the
road warrior or the summer vacationer." American Airlines The American Airlines AAdvantage program, initiated in 1981, is the original
and largest travel awards program. Members can earn miles with more than 1,500
participating companies. In addition, each year for the past decade, the
AAdvantage program has led the industry in award redemptions. In 2002, members
used more than 123.7 billion miles to claim more than 4 million awards to over
850 AAdvantage award destinations worldwide. For more information and a listing
of AAdvantage participant companies, visit http://www.aa.com/aadvantage.
American Airlines is the world's largest carrier. American, American Eagle and
the AmericanConnection regional carriers serve more than 250 cities in over 40
countries with more than 3,900 daily flights. The combined network fleet
numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com,
provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized
news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of
the oneworld Alliance.
About Rewards Network Inc.
Rewards Network, headquartered in Chicago, provides loyalty and rewards
programs for restaurants and hotels via its registered credit card platform. Incentives are offered through the Rewards Network branded program, airline
frequent flyer dining programs, club memberships and other affinity
organizations. Rewards Network has 3.4 million active members, over 10,000
restaurants and more than 7,000 hotels participating in its rewards programs. Rewards Network's common stock trades on the American Stock Exchange under the
symbol IRN and is listed in newspapers as REWARDS. Additional details about
Rewards Network can be found at http://www.rewardsnetwork.com/ or by calling
Rewards Network at 1-877-491-3463.
AmericanAirlines and AAdvantage are trademarks of American Airlines, Inc.
American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage program at any
time without notice. American Airlines is not responsible for products or
services offered by other participating companies. For complete details about
the AAdvantage program, visit http://www.aa.com/aadvantage. Website: http://www.aa.rewardsnetwork.com http://www.rewardsnetwork.com http://www.AA.com DATASOURCE: Rewards Network, Inc.
CONTACT: Kenneth R. Posner, Chief Financial Officer, Rewards Network Inc., +1-312-521-6790; or Chad Durasa, ext. 243, or Chris Feeley, ext. 237, both of Pierson Grant Public Relations, +1-954-776-1999, for Rewards Network
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