American Airlines Customers Gain More Access To Mexico, The Caribbean And Latin America With Six New Routes

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines will add six new routes throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America, further strengthening its position in these key markets. New service to Barranquilla, Colombia (BAQ), will add a new destination to the airline's global network and customers will have increased options when traveling throughout the region. Expanded service includes new flights to Belize City, Belize (BZE); Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (GCM); Guadalajara, Mexico (GDL); Managua, Nicaragua (MGA); and Monterrey, Mexico (MTY).

Pending regulatory approval, the new routes will operate on the above schedule (all times local)

Customers may begin booking flights for these new routes this Saturday, Jan. 31

"As we celebrate our 25th anniversary in Colombia we are very excited to provide customers with new service to Barranquilla, a favorite destination for tourists and business travelers alike," said Art Torno, senior vice president – Mexico, Caribbean and Latin America. "This new destination in Colombia and five new routes reinforce American's commitment to serving Latin America and the Caribbean, providing customers more access to the region than any other U.S. airline."

Customers traveling from these destinations will have the ability to connect to nearly 200 destinations worldwide through American's extensive networks out of Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami and Los Angeles. With these new routes, American will operate more than 1,750 weekly flights to 85 destinations throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. American added two new destinations to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2014, with new service between Miami and Cap-Haitien, Haiti (CAP), and service from both New York's John F. Kennedy Airport and Miami to Campinas, Brazil (VCP). 

American is in the midst of more than $2 billion in planned improvements to give customers a superior travel experience around the world. These capital investments include fully lie-flat seats; international Wi-Fi; more in-flight entertainment options and power outlets; a new, modern design for Admirals Club lounges worldwide; and an upgraded assortment of complimentary healthy food, cocktails and more. For more information on American's $2 billion investment, please visit aa.com/goingforgreat.

American is taking delivery of more than 100 new aircraft this year, giving it the youngest fleet of any U.S.-based network carrier. Orders include the Airbus A320 and A320neo family, A350-900s, Boeing 737 MAX, 777-300ERs and 787s, which will make American's fleet even younger, more modern and fuel efficient.

About American Airlines
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) is the holding company for American Airlines and US Airways. Together with wholly owned and third-party regional carriers operating as American Eagle and US Airways Express, the airlines operate an average of nearly 6,700 flights per day to 339 destinations in 54 countries from its hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. The American Airlines AAdvantage and US Airways Dividend Miles programs allow members to earn miles for travel, vacation packages, car rentals, hotel stays and everyday purchases. Members of both programs can redeem miles for tickets as well as upgrades to First Class and Business Class. In addition, AAdvantage members can redeem miles for vacation packages, car rentals, hotel stays and retail products. American is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members and members-elect serve nearly 1,000 destinations with 14,250 daily flights to 150 countries. Connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines and follow US Airways on Twitter @USAirways.

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