Feb 20, 2002
FORT WORTH, Texas, February 20, 2002 -- As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, American Airlines announced today that its AAdvantage members donated more than $1 million to the Proud Partner campaign during its first full year. American Airlines is one of five inaugural Proud Partners of America's National Parks. Each Proud Partner uses its unique resources to enhance the National Park experience, applying their commitment and expertise to raise awareness of how the more than 380 National Parks reflect the heritage of all Americans.
AAdvantage members who supported the National Parks through the Proud Partner program earned more than 10 million AAdvantage bonus miles in 2001. As a Proud Partner, American Airlines is pleased to support the National Parks while giving our customers mileage rewards for their generosity. In addition to raising money to support the nation's parks, the other Proud Partner goals are to build on American's reputation as a good corporate citizen and to educate the public about the depth and breadth of the National Park system.
Following in the tradition of earlier Miles for Trails and Park Flight campaigns, contributors earned ten AAdvantage miles for every dollar* given. Gifts are tax deductible less the value of the AAdvantage miles earned and the National Park Pass, if applicable (see below).
For donations of $125 or more, in addition to earning AAdvantage miles, contributors were sent a National Parks Pass (a $50 value). This pass is valid for a year from the month of issue, and allows you and anyone else in your vehicle unlimited entrance to any National Park that charges an entrance fee.
The Proud Partner campaign will continue throughout 2002. We encourage our AAdvantage members to continue to support our cherished natural treasures, the National Parks. To make a donation, call AAdvantage Reservations/Customer Service at (800) 882-8880 or your elite status hotline. Please have your credit card and AAdvantage number ready when calling.
About Proud Partner:
The Proud Partner program is in conjunction with the National Park Foundation, the congressionally chartered nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. The other inaugural Proud Partners are Discovery Communications, Ford Motor Company, Kodak and TIME Magazine. To purchase a National Parks Pass, call (888) GO-PARKS (888-467-2757) or visit www.nationalparks.org . You can also learn more about America's 385 National Parks when you visit www.nationalparks.org .
About American Airlines:
American Airlines began working with the National Park Foundation in May 1997. The first campaign was Miles for Trails. Through this effort, we raised more than $1 million to create and restore trails within the Parks to make them more accessible for mobility-impaired visitors.
Park Flight, which raised more than $500,000 to protect the sensitive environments of migratory birds, was our next campaign. To learn more about American's environmental initiatives go to www.aaenvironment.com .
The world's largest carrier, American Airlines, together with its regional affiliate, American Eagle, serves more than 240 cities and more than 50 countries and territories with more than 4000 daily flights. * $10 is the minimum gift that earns miles.
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