American Airlines and Uber Make Travel Even Easier
February 11 2016 - 11:30AM
American Airlines (Nasdaq:AAL) is partnering with Uber to create a
door-to-door streamlined service to help customers get from home or
work to the airport and back. The companies will work together to
provide customers faster service, better airport navigation, rider
promotions and mileage promotions.
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“We’re excited to partner with the only global ride
sharing service to offer customers exactly what they’re asking for
- a seamless travel experience, whether they’re in the sky or on
the ground,” said Scott Hinshaw, American’s director – Partner
Marketing. “By working together, we can provide a service that
allows customers to request their Uber ride to the airport in step
with their itinerary and know where to meet their Uber driver after
their flight lands.”
“Whether you’re trying to get home to see your family, or
heading to an important business meeting across the country, your
travel experience should be seamless. We’re excited to work with
American Airlines to ensure passengers have a great door-to-door
experience,” said Jonathan DiOrio, Uber’s head of travel
partnerships.
American’s customers can now set a reminder for an
Uber ride at the push of a button with the help of Uber’s Ride
Reminder. After booking their flights on aa.com, American will send
the e-ticket confirmation via email, and the customer can click on
the “Remind me to Uber” icon to set a reminder for their ride.
The American Airlines app now has added functionality for
navigation to guide customers to the nearest Uber pick up location
at 11 airports across the country.
Charlotte Douglas International
(CLT) |
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Philadelphia International
(PHL) |
Chicago O’Hare International
(ORD) |
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International
(PHX) |
Dallas/Fort Worth International
(DFW) |
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San Francisco International
(SFO) |
Los Angeles International
(LAX) |
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San Jose International (SJC) |
New York’s John F. Kennedy
International (JFK) |
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Ronald Reagan Washington National
(DCA) |
New York’s LaGuardia (LGA) |
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In addition, customers not currently signed up for Uber can
enjoy up to $20 off their next ride when they register their
account and use promo code RIDEAA.
American will become the first airline to provide a special
one-time offer to select elite members. AAdvantage Executive
Platinum members who hold that status as of March 1, 2016, will
receive a unique code for up to $25 off their next Uber ride –
regardless of whether they have used Uber before. These members
will receive their unique code in March.
For a limited time, customers who use their
AAdvantage® Aviator™ MasterCard® as the method of payment for Uber
purchases will earn two additional bonus miles for every $1 spent
on their Uber rides from February 7 through July 31, 2016.
Total bonus miles will be awarded after the promotion ends.
This partnership is the latest in a long-term investment
American is making to improve and customize the travel experience.
Later this year, American will introduce Premium Economy on
international routes with the delivery of its new Boeing 787-9
Dreamliner - raising the bar even higher and providing more choices
for global travelers. The airline is investing more than $2 billion
in fully lie-flat seats; international Wi-Fi; more in-flight
entertainment options and power outlets; a new, modern design for
Admirals Club lounges worldwide; and an upgraded assortment of
complimentary healthy food, cocktails and more. This is in addition
to American’s historic fleet renewal which has delivered 215 new
aircraft since 2014 and more than 90 new planes are expected in
2016.
About American Airlines GroupAmerican Airlines
and American Eagle offer an average of nearly 6,700 flights per day
to nearly 350 destinations in more than 50 countries. American has
hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami,
New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. American is a
founding member of the oneworld alliance,
whose members and members-elect serve nearly 1,000 destinations
with 14,250 daily flights to 150 countries. Shares of American
Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol
AAL. In 2015, its stock joined the S&P 500 index. Connect
with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at
Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
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