UATP and Amtrak Announce Agreement

UATP Accepted at all Points of Sale for Amtrak Purchases

WASHINGTON, March 31 /PRNewswire/ – Universal Air Travel Plan, Inc. (UATP) announced today its partnership with Amtrak and with that UATP corporate card holders are now able to make Amtrak purchases at all points of sale with their UATP cards.

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“Corporate travel on Amtrak has grown significantly and our clients have made it known they want the ability to pay for Amtrak purchases with their UATP cards, we had to respond,” said Craig White, Amtrak Senior Director, Travel Industry Sales. “It is a win-win situation; the corporate client is able to use their preferred form of payment, UATP, and Amtrak is able to reduce expenses

During FY 2008 (Oct. 2007-Sept. 2008), Amtrak welcomed aboard more than 28.7 million passengers, representing the sixth straight fiscal year of record ridership when comparing the same routes. An average of more than 78,000 passengers ride on up to 300 Amtrak trains per day.

“We have seen a shift in corporate travel to rail from air in the last several months; having UATP accepted by Amtrak at all points of sale will allow UATP clients to seamlessly make travel plans on all one card, UATP,” said Ralph Kaiser, president and CEO, UATP. “This is a strategic move for UATP and we look forward to providing our client-base with all the tools and options needed for their corporate travel programs.”

Amtrak operates a nationwide rail network, serving more than 500 destinations in 46 states on 21,000 miles of routes, with nearly 18,000 employees.

For more information visit http://uatp.com or www.amtrak.com

About UATP

UATP accounts are accepted as a form of payment for corporate business travel by Amtrak, airlines and travel agencies worldwide. UATP accounts are issued by: Air New Zealand (ANZFF.PK), American Airlines (NYSE: AMR), Austrian Airlines (AUALF.PK), Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), Japan Airlines (JALSY.PK), Northwest Airlines, Qantas Airways, Ltd. (QUBSF.PK), United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA), and US Airways (NYSE: LCC). AirPlus International issues the UATP-based Company Account for: British Airways (LSE: BAY.L), Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), and Lufthansa German Airlines.

About Amtrak

Amtrak has posted six consecutive years of growth in ridership and revenue, carrying more than 28.7 million passengers in the last fiscal year. Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail service to more than 500 destinations in 46 states on a 21,000-mile route system. For schedules, fares and information, passengers may call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com.

    Contact:
    UATP Corporate Communications
    Wendy Ward, wward@uatp.com
    +1 202 626 4077

SOURCE Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP)