Donate Midwest Airlines Miles to Charity, Fly on AirTran Airways
- Low-Cost Leader Offers Frequent Flier Credits to Milwaukee Passengers That Donate Midwest Miles to Charity -
Companies:AirTran Holdings Inc.
Press Release Source: AirTran Airways On Friday May 14, 2010, 9:00 am EDT
ORLANDO, Fla., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI - News), today announced a 30-day promotion to offer A+ Rewards frequent flier credits to anyone donating at least 50,000 Midwest Miles to charities associated with the Midwest Airlines Miracle Miles program.
Passengers who donate 50,000 Midwest Miles by June 14, 2010 to one of the program charities – which include the American Heart Association, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, the MACC Fund and others – will receive 32 A+ Rewards credits, or the equivalent of one round-trip Business Class ticket or two coach tickets. Donations of 100,000 Midwest Miles will net travelers 64 A+ Rewards credits, good for two round-trip Business Class tickets or four coach tickets. These credits are valid anywhere AirTran flies, including: Aruba; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Nassau/Paradise Island, The Bahamas; Cancun, Mexico; and other exciting destinations.
"As AirTran Airways continues our Milwaukee expansion, we are constantly looking for ways to be a good community partner and give travelers opportunities to not only enjoy our award-winning service but to join us in giving as well," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning, AirTran Airways. "This special offer helps Milwaukee charities and provides even more incentive for Milwaukeeans to experience the low-cost, high-quality service that has propelled AirTran's growth in the region."
As an added bonus, AirTran Airways is also giving participants the opportunity to join Milwaukee Brewers all-star and AirTran endorser Ryan Braun at a VIP reception at his new restaurant, Ryan Braun's Waterfront, in Milwaukee's Third Ward. The first 100 people with confirmed donations of 100,000 Midwest Miles and a guest will be invited to this unique fan experience.
In addition, AirTran is offering A+ Rewards Elite status to any Midwest Airlines Aspire or Executive status holders in Milwaukee. More information about how to donate miles, redeem travel, match status, restrictions and official rules can be found at:
http://www.airtran.com/donatemiles.
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI - News) and a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past three years. AirTran Airways is the only major airline with Gogo Inflight Internet on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. Our low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit
http://www.airtran.com.
Media Contacts:
AirTran Airways
Christopher White
Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas
678.254.7442
