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US Airways (NYSE: LCC) offers generous
savings this fall when MasterCard cardholders visit Amsterdam, Brussels,
Paris, Dublin, Rome, London, Madrid, Manchester or Milan. For a limited
time, US Airways customers who book travel using a valid MasterCard card
can get 10 percent off and 15,000 bonus miles when flying Envoy, US
Airways’ trans-Atlantic business class. US Airways travelers in economy
class who book using a MasterCard card can save five percent and earn
2,500 bonus miles. Whether it’s exploring the windmills in Amsterdam,
picnicking in Hyde Park or enjoying tapas in Madrid, MasterCard and US
Airways are giving you more ways to save big and earn miles this fall.
“Great deals are still to be found in Europe as the summer vacation
season winds down,” said Kevin Jackson, US Airways’ managing director,
consumer and partnership marketing. “In addition to lower prices, a fall
vacation to Europe offers mild weather and an authentic cultural
experience.”
Travel must be booked at usairways.com between now and Sept. 30 using a
MasterCard card, with travel completed between Nov. 1 and Feb. 28, 2009
to receive these special offers. When booking, passengers must enter
promo code EUROPE10 for 10 percent off an Envoy ticket, or EUROPE5 for
five percent off Economy Class travel. Additionally, customers must
register with a Dividend Miles number at usairways.com/useurope prior to
traveling in order to receive their bonus miles. Visit usairways.com/dm
for more information on becoming a Dividend Miles member.
“MasterCard and US Airways have teamed up to deliver great travel
savings for MasterCard cardholders seeking a European getaway,” said
Xavier James, managing vice president, Travel, Sports and Entertainment,
U.S. Commerce Development, MasterCard Worldwide. “Whether it’s flying to
Rome, Paris or Amsterdam, cardholders can budget less for their flights
and more to enjoy all the experiences Europe has to offer.”
About MasterCard Worldwide
MasterCard Worldwide advances global commerce by providing a critical
economic link among financial institutions, businesses, cardholders and
merchants worldwide. As a franchisor, processor and advisor, MasterCard
develops and markets payment solutions, processes over 16 billion
transactions each year, and provides industry-leading analysis and
consulting services to financial institution customers and merchants.
Through its family of brands, including MasterCard®, Maestro® and
Cirrus®, MasterCard serves consumers and businesses in more than 210
countries and territories. For more information go to
http://www.mastercard.com.
About US Airways
US Airways is the fifth largest domestic airline employing more than
35,000 aviation professionals worldwide. US Airways, US Airways Shuttle
and US Airways Express operate approximately 3,500 flights per day and
serve more than 230 communities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the
Caribbean and Latin America. US Airways is a member of the Star Alliance
network, which offers our customers 18,000 daily flights to 965
destinations in 162 countries worldwide. This press release and
additional information on US Airways can be found at www.usairways.com.
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Roundtrip purchase required. Offer valid only on
tickets purchased from usairways.com. Envoy tickets booked between
August 1, 2008 – September 30, 2008 and flown between November 1, 2008 –
February 28, 2009 are eligible for 10% discount and 15,000 bonus
Dividend Miles when booked with a valid MasterCard card and eCertificate
"EUROPE10." Eligible fare classes include: C, D, and J. Economy tickets
booked between August 1, 2008 – September 30, 2008 and flown between
November 1, 2008 – February 28, 2009 are eligible for 5% discount and
2,500 bonus miles when booked with valid MasterCard card and
eCertificate "EUROPE5." Eligible fare classes include: Y, B, M, H, Q, N,
V, W, L, S, T, G, K, U, E, R. Blackout dates are December 17, 2008 –
January 12, 2009. Registration prior to travel is required in order to
receive bonus miles. Miles will be awarded 4-6 weeks after travel has
been completed and are not eligible for Preferred status. Mileage awards
are limited to one award per Dividend Miles number though the extent of
the promotion. Transatlantic flight segments to and from eligible
European cities must be operated by US Airways. In the event a portion
of your trip originates on a black-out date or includes travel to or
from a European city that is not listed above the discount may apply
only to the portion of travel that is eligible however no bonus miles
will be awarded. MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered
trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. ©2008 US Airways.
