American Airlines: American Airlines To Offer Customers MasterCard "Flight-To-Fashion" Sweepstakes

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sep 22, 2008 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- AMR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- For the shopper who loves to splurge, American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld

Alliance, is offering a MasterCard promotion that fashionistas will find irresistible.

Shopping sprees, fashion shows, VIP dinners at world-renowned restaurants, and more await the winners of two luxurious prize packages in the Flight to Fashion Sweepstakes.

One grand-prize winner and a guest will win a trip to Milan, Italy, for an exclusive fashion experience during Fashion Week in February 2009. The winner will fly away with:

* Round-trip airfare for two to Milan on American Airlines

* 3-night hotel stay

* 4 days ground transportation

* 2 front row seats at the Agatha Ruiz de la Prada fashion show

* Exclusive backstage look at Fashion Week

* Shop 'Til You Drop shopping spree with a $10,000 pre-paid MasterCard card

The first-prize winner and a guest will receive a trip to New York City for a Shop 'Til You Drop fashion experience. The package includes:

* Round-trip airfare for two to New York City on American Airlines

* 4-night hotel stay

* Shopping spree with a personal shopper and a $5,000 pre-paid MasterCard card

* Professional, full-day spa retreat with full makeover

* VIP dinner reservations at top New York dining spots.

To enter for a chance to win, visit www.aa.com/women and book travel using a MasterCard card and the promo code AACOMWOMEN.

For those not quite ready to book travel, register for your chance to win at www.aa.com/flighttofashion . Winners will be announced in December 2008.

"What could be more glamorous than a trip to Milan during Fashion Week or a shopping spree in New York City?" said Nora Linville, Director-Women's Sales & Marketing for American Airlines. "With American's recently-launched service to Milan, Flight to Fashion was an attractive way to promote the route while rewarding our valued customers with VIP treatment and prizes."

American Airlines began flying daily between JFK International Airport in New York and Milan in May.

"American Airlines has been a valued partner for several years," said Xavier James, Senior Business Leader, U.S.

Commerce Development, MasterCard Worldwide. "This promotion is just another example of how MasterCard and American Airlines are working together to reward our customers."

Whether planning a weekend getaway, a business trip or family vacation, visit AA.com/women for great offers, flight reservations, expert advice and more.

About American Airlines

American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection airlines serve 250 cities in 40 countries with more than 4,000 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, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, the AmericanConnection airlines, AA.com, We know why you fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR)

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