American Eagle Airlines Launches Nonstop Jet Service Between Dallas/Fort Worth and Two New Destinations in Mexico

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today launched daily nonstop jet service from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to two new destinations in Mexico – General Heriberto Jara International Airport in Veracruz, using 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jet aircraft; and Queretaro International Airport in Queretaro, using 37-seat Embraer ERJ-135 jets.

"We are pleased to expand American's network to 16 cities in Mexico with more than 300 weekly frequencies operated by American Airlines and American Eagle," said Peter Dolara, Senior Vice President–Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America.  "These daily nonstop flights will link customers from throughout Central Mexico and the Gulf Coast region with American's largest hub, offering convenient connections throughout the American and oneworld® global networks."

Veracruz is Mexico's oldest and largest port city, catering to tourist and business travelers alike. Queretaro is a thriving inland community, dominated by manufacturing, commerce and tourism.

The schedule between Dallas/Fort Worth and Veracruz (all times local) is:

The schedule between Dallas/Fort Worth and Queretaro (all times local) is:

Together, American Airlines and American Eagle serve 16 destinations throughout Mexico with 50 daily flights. With 14 total daily flights to Mexico, Eagle also serves Aguascalientes, Leon (Guanajuato), Chihuahua, Guadalajara, San Luis Potosi and Torreon.

AAdvantage® Double Mile Offer

Customers can earn double miles for travel between Dallas/Fort Worth and Queretaro or Veracruz beginning today through April 30, 2011. To participate in this promotion, customers need to register prior to travel using promotion code QRO2X (for Queretaro) or VER2X (for Veracruz). Customers can register and obtain complete offer terms and conditions at www.aa.com/offers. If you are not yet an AAdvantage member, it's easy and free to enroll – just visit www.aa.com/enroll.

About American Eagle

American Eagle operates more than 1,500 daily flights to over 170 cities throughout the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, Mexico and the Caribbean on behalf of American Airlines. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® airlines serve 250 cities in 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve approximately 750 destinations in nearly 150 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com We know why you fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR).

About the AAdvantage® Program

The AAdvantage program was the first frequent flyer program. Established in 1981, the program now has more than 62 million members. Members can earn miles at more than 1,000 participating companies, which include more than 30 hotel chains representing more than 60 brands, more than 20 airlines, eight car-rental companies, 10 financial companies, and over 350 brand name retailers. In addition, members can earn miles when making purchases with one of more than 100 affinity card products in over 40 countries. In 2009, AAdvantage members redeemed more than 150 billion miles to claim more than 6.9 million awards for flights, upgrades and car rentals. For more information and a listing of AAdvantage program participating companies, visit www.aa.com/aadvantage.

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SOURCE American Eagle Airlines