• by Tanya Gazdik , August 12, 2010

American Airlines is joining with NBC Universal on a promotion that includes a sweepstakes with prizes such as tickets to a "Saturday Night Live" taping.

The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline is kicking off the All Access sweepstakes, a series of promotions that highlight New York City and the TV programming available onboard. NBC Universal is American's inflight entertainment provider. 

For the grand prize, American is giving away tickets to a taping of the classic late night show at the NBC Studios in Rockefeller Center. The prize package also includes coach travel to New York from any destination served by American in the 48-contiguous United States, two-night hotel accommodations, a $250 gift card to the NBC Store at 30 Rock, and a $250 cash gift card.

Consumers can enter by logging onto www.aa.com/nbc and taking the New York/American Airlines quiz.

This is the first phase of the All Access promotions. Several monthly giveaways from NBC Universal will highlight the company's biggest New York-based shows and events.

The first wave of the promotion will run through Aug. 31 and will include other prizes and experiences. The second-place prize includes two general admission passes to Universal Studios in Hollywood, two Front Line Passes, airfare for two to Los Angeles from any destination served by American in the 48-contiguous United States, and a $100 cash gift card.

The third-place winner will get a package of popular products from NBC's hit series "The Biggest Loser," including top-selling workout DVDs, plus books from the show's book series autographed by trainer Bob Harper. 

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