IN CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR OF A MILLION DREAMS AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD(R) RESORT, US AIRWAYS AWARDS WINNER WITH ONE MILLION DIVIDEND MILES
TEMPE, Ariz — US Airways (NYSE: LCC) is pleased to award Joseph Helms of Avondale, AZ one million Dividend Miles as the grand prize winner in the US Airways Vacations Million Miles, Million Dreams Sweepstakes. US Airways Vacations teamed up with Walt Disney World(R) Resort in celebration of the Year of a Million Dreams by giving away one million miles.
When customers booked a US Airways Vacations package with airfare to and from Orlando and a minimum three-night stay at any participating Walt Disney World(R) Resort property between June 1 and July 31, 2007, they were automatically entered in the sweepstakes for a chance to win the grand prize of one million Dividend Miles. Customers could also enter with no purchase necessary online at http://www.usairwaysvacations.com/millionmiles up to once a day. Travel agents were also entered in the sweepstakes when they booked Disney travel packages for their clients.
„With more than 42,000 entries, US Airways was delighted with the enthusiastic response from the Million Dreams, Million Miles Sweepstakes. Walt Disney World(R) Resort is an excellent partner, and by teaming up, we were able to make all of Joseph’s travel dreams come true,“ said Travis Christ, vice president, sales and marketing for US Airways.
„Disney congratulates Mr. Helms on winning the Year of a Million Dreams Sweepstakes,“ said Craig Parsons, vice president of International Travel Industry Sales for Disney Destinations, LLC. „Our partnership with US Airways Vacations made this promotion a home run, and we look forward to making a million more dreams a reality.“
Customers can join the Dividend Miles program free at http://www.dividendmiles.com or by calling 800-428-4322. Dividend Miles can be redeemed on US Airways, a member of the Star Alliance(TM) network, or any other Star Alliance(TM) member carrier for travel to over 850 destinations worldwide.
Dividend Miles, US Airways‘ award-winning frequent flyer program, offers a unique combination of features that make it easier and more rewarding for business and leisure travelers alike to earn and redeem miles, including mix-and-match mileage redemption that lets members redeem miles online for a Coach Class ticket in one direction and a First Class ticket in the other, easy online calendar shopping and the ability to earn miles with over 100 partners. US Airways‘ membership in the Star Alliance network gives Dividend Miles members the ability to earn and redeem miles to over 850 destinations worldwide on 17 member carriers. Customers can learn more about the Dividend Miles program at http://www.dividendmiles.com.
The new, farther-reaching US Airways Vacations offers customers a one-stop shop to book vacation packages to dozens of exciting destinations, including Las Vegas, the Caribbean, Florida, Mexico, Hawaii, Arizona and Europe. Packages include roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations and other options such as tours and rental cars. Customers may reserve packages by booking at http://www.usairwaysvacations.com or by calling 800-455-0123. Travel agents may reserve packages by calling 800-455-0123 or by visiting http://www.usvtravelagents.com. Packages are also available for travel agents through VAX VacationAccess, Sabre Vacations, and Amadeus AgentNet. (LCCG)