(COMTEX) B: 800 Travel Systems Gives MasterCard Cardholders the Oppor
B: 800 Travel Systems Gives MasterCard Cardholders the Opportunity to Enjoy
Savings of Up to $100.00 On Most Major Airlines
TAMPA, Fla., Nov 10, 1999 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
-- Chance to Win Two Free Round Trip Tickets On United Airlines --
800 Travel Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:IFLY), a leading provider of travel
related products and services today announced a special marketing
program designed to provide MasterCard cardholders with the opportunity
to save up to $100.00 when purchasing airline tickets online. The
program features MasterCard as 800 Travel Systems preferred method of
payment.
This co-marketed program is featured on the 800 Travel Systems site at
www.lowairfare.com/ and MasterCard Exclusives Online at
www.mastercard.com.
Using either of these links consumers will be connected to 800 Travel's
unique interactive travel reservation site where technology meets human
interaction in a real-time live chat forum with a travel reservations
expert. The connection will generate a coupon on the 800 Travel Systems
website where travel specialists will automatically know that the
consumer is using a "lowairfare.com" Discount Certificate. The coupon
can then be used to discount the cost of airline tickets when the
consumer uses their MasterCard credit card to complete their purchase.
In addition to the discounts obtained, clients who buy airline tickets
through www.lowairfare.com/ using their MasterCard credit card, will
automatically be entered in a monthly random drawing to win two round
trip coach airline tickets on United Airlines for travel within the 48
mainland US States where United Airlines operates. (a)
"We believe that our affiliation with MasterCard further reflects the
rapid growth and importance of travel as a leading e-commerce
application," said Benny Bellizzi, Vice President of Marketing for 800
Travel Systems.
(a) Subject to certain terms and conditions including but not limited
to travel being completed by December 15, 2000. No purchase or
obligation necessary void where prohibited. A copy of the official
rules may be obtained by contacting the company or by visiting the
company's website at www.lowairfare.com/mc/united_airlines_raffle.html
About 800 Travel Systems 800 Travel Systems is a leading provider of a
full range of travel related products and services in the United
States. We provide low-priced travel products and services through an
integrated chat function allowing a travel specialist to assist in
finding the best price and itinerary for our clients. Our products are
sold through the leading live agent on-line reservation system located
at lowairfare.com in addition to our easy to remember toll
free numbers "800-LOW-AIR-FARE" (800-569-2473) and "800-FLY-4-LESS"
(800-359-4537).
About MasterCard International MasterCard International has the most
comprehensive portfolio of payment brands in the world with nearly 700
million MasterCard(R) Maestro(R) Cirrus(R) and Mondex(TM) cards in
circulation today.
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future
performance of the Company. The ability of the Company to achieve the
results anticipated is dependent upon various factors discussed in its
annual report on Form 10-KSB, including the Company's relationships
with various airlines and economic conditions impacting upon the
success of the airline and industry generally.
SOURCE: 800 Travel Systems, Inc.
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CONTACT: 800 Travel Systems, Inc., Tampa
Investor Relations Contact:
Jonathan Leibensperger
Ph: 877/IFLY-INFO
Website: www.lowairfare.com
E-mail: ir@lowairfare.com
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