For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Justin Burke - 213.201.1525

EMAIL:jburke@apla.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 13, 2000

UNITED AIRLINES IS SELECTED AS OFFICIAL AIRLINE
OF AIDS PROJECT LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles -- AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) announced today that it had selected United Airlines as the organization’s official airline, in recognition of the carrier’s generosity and support for people living with HIV and AIDS in the greater Los Angeles area.

As APLA's official airline, United will continue to help the organization keep its administrative and fund-raising costs down by providing free travel for staff to attend business meetings and free travel for any talent who may require transportation to fund-raising events.

APLA’s relationship with United Airlines began in 1997, when the airline began providing complimentary travel for agency-related business on an annual basis. On World AIDS Day, December 1, 1999, United broadened its generosity even further by airing APLA’s 90-second public service announcement on all of its eastbound domestic flights for the entire month. It is estimated that more than 1 million people viewed the piece. Last month, United Airlines and APLA extended their partnership through the year 2000.

"United Airlines is a vital partner for us in the fight against HIV and AIDS. As the epidemic continues to grow and meeting the needs of patients and their families becomes more challenging, it is reassuring to know that we have the unwavering support of United Airlines," stated Craig E. Thompson, executive director of AIDS Project Los Angeles.

"United has a long history of supporting important health and lesbian and gay organizations and activities in Los Angeles and across the country," said Susana Leyva, a United spokesperson. "We are extremely proud of the partnership we have forged with AIDS Project Los Angeles over the years and extremely proud of the good work this organization does in the community."

AIDS Project Los Angeles, a non-profit community-based organization, provides direct services to more than 8,000 men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County. Services include a food bank, professional dental care, housing assistance, child care, transportation, mental health counseling, case management, home health care and Adult and Child Buddy support. APLA also provides extensive treatment and prevention education and advocacy on local, state and federal AIDS-related legislation

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