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CHICAGO, May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines and Rewards
Network(SM) (Amex: IRN) announce the launch of the AAdvantage Hotel program
offering AAdvantage members even more ways to earn more miles when traveling
for business or leisure.
The AAdvantage Hotel program offers members a truly outstanding mileage
opportunity with five AAdvantage miles per room-rate dollar spent at over
7,000 hotels nationwide. The program includes both boutique and well-known
brand names, and between now and July 31, every qualifying stay will earn ten
AAdvantage miles per room-rate dollar spent at select bonus hotels as well as
500 bonus miles.
To participate in the AAdvantage Hotel program, AAdvantage members must
register their credit card and make a reservation through the dedicated
website or toll-free number. AAdvantage members enrolled in AAdvantage Dining
are already enrolled in the AAdvantage Hotel program. Both registration and
booking can be done via http://www.aa.rewardsnetwork.com or 1-800-479-5981. When the
hotel stay has been completed and charged to the registered credit card, the
AAdvantage miles will be automatically deposited in the member's AAdvantage
account within six to eight weeks. Full program details, enrollment
information and a list of participating hotels can be found at
http://www.aa.rewardsnetwork.com.
"The AAdvantage Hotel program administered by Rewards Network is easy to
use, includes a wide variety of hotels and offers a compelling mileage award,"
said George S. Wiedemann, President and CEO of Rewards Network, Inc. "And
with the launch promotion of double miles at select hotels and 500 bonus
miles, traveling just became a lot more rewarding."
"We are excited to partner with Rewards Network to launch the AAdvantage
Hotel program, which provides a great new benefit for our mileage hungry
members," adds Jeff Zidell, Vice President AAdvantage Marketing Programs.
"With over 7,000 hotels across the U.S., there is something for everyone,
whether it's the road warrior or the summer vacationer."

American Airlines
The American Airlines AAdvantage program, initiated in 1981, is the
original and largest travel awards program. Members can earn miles with more
than 1,500 participating companies. In addition, each year for the past
decade, the AAdvantage program has led the industry in award redemptions. In
2002, members used more than 123.7 billion miles to claim more than 4 million
awards to over 850 AAdvantage award destinations worldwide. For more
information and a listing of AAdvantage participant companies, visit
http://www.aa.com/aadvantage.
American Airlines is the world's largest carrier. American, American Eagle
and the AmericanConnection regional carriers serve more than 250 cities in
over 40 countries with more than 3,900 daily flights. The combined network
fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site,
AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus
personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a
founding member of the oneworld Alliance.

About Rewards Network Inc.
Rewards Network, headquartered in Chicago, provides loyalty and rewards
programs for restaurants and hotels via its registered credit card platform.
Incentives are offered through the Rewards Network branded program, airline
frequent flyer dining programs, club memberships and other affinity
organizations. Rewards Network has 3.4 million active members, over 10,000
restaurants and more than 7,000 hotels participating in its rewards programs.
Rewards Network's common stock trades on the American Stock Exchange under the
symbol IRN and is listed in newspapers as REWARDS. Additional details about
Rewards Network can be found at http://www.rewardsnetwork.com or by calling Rewards
Network at 1-877-491-3463.