Avis Awards McLean, Virginia Resident One Million Mileage Plus Miles
Points Of Light Foundation Receives Cash Donation WHAT: Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. will present Robert Lyons of McLean, Virginia with one million United Mileage Plus miles for winning the grand prize in the 2003 Avis "Million Air Sweepstakes." The contest, held in connection with the 40th anniversary of Avis' famous "We Try Harder" tagline, was designed to make one lucky individual a "million air" by awarding a grand prize of one million frequent flyer miles. Ten runners-up received 25,000 frequent flyer miles from their choice of Avis airline partners. In addition, Avis will present a cash donation to the Points of Light Foundation, a national non-profit organization that supports the work of millions of volunteers in thousands of communities. As part of the "We Try Harder" spirit and the 40th anniversary celebration, Avis made a donation for each entry received in the "Million Air Sweepstakes" to support volunteers who try harder "on the ground." WHEN: 1:00 PM, Friday, March 26, 2004 WHO: Representatives from Avis, United Airlines and the Points of Light Foundation WHERE: Avis rental facility at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Washington, DC BACKGROUND: Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate the world's second largest general-use car rental brand, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services at more than 1,700 locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Latin American / Caribbean region. Avis is one of the world's top brands for customer loyalty, ranking as the number one rental car brand in the 2003 Brand Keys(R) Customer Loyalty Awards and tying for number one in the 2003 J.D. Power & Associates rental car customer satisfaction study. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cendant Corporation , a diversified global provider of business and consumer services primarily within the real estate and travel sectors. For more information visit www.avis.com or www.cendant.com/media. United, United Express and Ted (BULLETIN BOARD: UALAQ.OB) operate more than 3,400 flights a day on a route network that spans the globe. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's web site at www.united.com. The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network engages and mobilizes millions of volunteers to help solve serious social problems in thousands of communities. Through a variety of programs and services, the Foundation encourages people from all walks of life -- corporations, faith- based organizations, low-income communities, families, youth, and older adults -- to volunteer. By calling 1-800-VOLUNTEER, or visiting www.1800volunteer.org, interested persons can get connected to volunteer opportunities within their communities. CONTACT: Alice Pereira, Senior Associate, Public Relations, Avis Rent A Car 973-496-6113 (office); 201-741-3445 (cell); alice.pereira@cendant.com Photos and a press release on the Avis "Million-Air Sweepstakes" are available by request.
PRNewswire -- March 22
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