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Destinations of Excellence®
Round Trip Flight Certificates
AAdvantage® Miles
Perfect Places®
Why will working with Mitch-Stuart benefit my organization?
Because we're well connected to the biggest names in the
travel and hospitality industries and have been working with
non profit organizations since 1994. We deliver customer service
with a passion that borders on the fanatical. We take away the
administrative hassles of running a non profit auction and guide
you through the process from start to successful finish. Most
important, we're flexible. Don't see what you want in our
extensive catalog? Just ask. We recognize that our success is a
direct reflection of your success. So we always go the extra
mile to make sure you're happy.
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Destinations of Excellence
Does our organization have to pay for the travel packages
before we offer them at our auction? Absolutely not. Your
organization doesn't have to purchase the packages until your
auction has taken place and you have the successful bids in
hand.
Can our organization select air only or hotel only? Yes,
Mitch-Stuart can custom create the trip of your choice, from
destinations to the length of stay.
Are your travel packages for two? Most are, but you can
choose the number of recipients for each trip.
Do you ship the certificates to us or to our recipients?
The choice is yours. All certificates are shipped via Federal
Express for a small fee.
How long does it take to receive our certificate order?
10 business days or less once payment has been received.
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Round Trip Flight Certificates
How can you use Flight Certificates? Flight Certificates
can support many of your fundraising and promotional objectives—from
major donor rewards to auction items to recognizing the
performance of deserving volunteers or staff members.
Is there a minimum purchase? None—you can even order a
single Flight Certificate.
Can our organization purchase First Class certificates?
Flight Certificates can be purchased for Coach, Business or
First Class travel and are valid for at least one year from the
date of issue. Recipients decide where and when they want to use
them. They'll earn frequent flyer miles too.
Are there restricted travel dates for airline travel?
There are minimal blackout dates. Call us for the specifics.
Are there additional fees passengers must pay? Passengers
are responsible for the airport taxes and security fees.
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AAdvantage® Miles
How do I sign up to purchase American Airlines AAdvantage® miles? Your
application will be reviewed by American Airlines to ensure
compatibility with the AAdvantage program. If approved, you
will enter into a contractual agreement with American Airlines.
What happens after I complete the application to participate in the AAdvantage® Marketing Programs? You will receive an e-mail from
American Airlines, which includes information for purchasing miles.
Do AAdvantage® miles purchased by my organization expire?
AAdvantage® miles expire in 24 months after purchase. Once
AAdvantage® miles are awarded to an individual AAdvantage®
member's account, they will not expire provided the member has
account activity in a rolling 18-month period.
What if some of my donors are not AAdvantage® members? How can AAdvantage® miles be awarded to them? There is no fee to
become an AAdvantage® member. Anyone can become an AAdvantage®
member simply by enrolling at www.aa.com/enroll.
How long will it take for AAdvantage® miles to be posted to a
recipient's AAdvantage® account? Miles will be posted in
approximately 72 hours.
How will a donor be notified when the AAdvantage® miles have
been credited to his/her account? Miles awarded by your
organization will be reported in members' activity detail,
which members can review at www.aa.com.
Are international or non profit organizations required to pay
the Federal Excise Tax? Yes.
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Perfect Places
How does Perfect Places work? Now businesses can offer our fabulous destination travel packages
to their employees and customers for the benefit of a great cause
– your organization! Employees will value the preferred travel
rates and at the same time, they can help your organization's
mission. Generate a new stream of revenue with this great
cause-related marketing program.
Do you provide marketing tools for our non profit organization?
We provide the presentation materials you will need to approach
and engage corporate partners and other companies. We can supply
a simple information sheet, a PowerPoint presentation, and a sample
email or letter for your corporate partners to use to introduce the
program to their employees and customers.
Are the trips transferable? Absolutely! Once the trip is purchased, it can be given to anyone
the purchaser designates, or used as a wonderful gift.
Are there restrictions or black out dates? There are very few restricted dates of travel and all terms and
conditions are listed on each trip. No hidden fees or limitations!
Do you offer Customer Support? Our travel experts will be happy to answer your questions, make
recommendations, share advice and guide you through the process
from start to finish.
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