AAA Card Saves Members More Than $1.19 Billion in 2007

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In 2007, AAA's 51 million members used their membership cards to rack up over $1.192 billion in savings through the AAA Show Your Card & Save(R) discount program. AAA members saved on everything from hotels and restaurants to toasters and bath towels to installation of home electronics and much more.

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With the AAA Show Your Card & Save(R) discount program, savings are available on products and services at over 160,000 locations across the country and throughout the world.

AAA members saved $91 million more than last year, when members saved $1.101 billion. When surveyed, AAA members reported saving an average of $98 over the past year, an increase of 13 percent over 2006. In 2007, AAA began using a more comprehensive system of tracking member savings, which revealed that AAA members have been saving more money than previously reported.

"Over the years AAA has developed relationships with companies who are leaders in their industry, and we're glad to know that our members are taking advantage of the great discounts we have negotiated for them," said Tom Wilt, managing director, AAA Partnership Programs. "Many AAA members are learning their membership card can save them money on more than just a hotel room or a car rental."

Both local merchants and international brand partners participate in the Show Your Card & Save program. In 2007, popular merchants such as Linens 'n Things, DIRECTV, and The UPS Store joined the ever expanding list of over 5,000 national, international and local Show Your Card & Save partners.

To help find valuable discounts for AAA members, log on to www.AAA.com/save and access the Search for Savings tool. The easy-to-use database allows users to search for savings by city, type of merchandise, business name or method of purchase.

As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides nearly 51 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at www.AAA.com.

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