American Eagle Airlines Launches Service to Four New Cities From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today launched nonstop service between American's Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) hub and four new cities. Eagle will offer seasonal service to Asheville, N.C., and Myrtle Beach, S. C., and year-round service to Sioux Falls and Rapid City, S.D.

From DFW, American and American Eagle operate approximately 745 daily departures to nearly 160 nonstop destinations, including 34 international destinations.

"We're delighted to introduce this new service from American's largest hub at Dallas/Fort Worth," said Ann Dudley, Vice President of Eagle's Dallas/Fort Worth hub. "Customers in all of these cities can now enjoy convenient connections on American Eagle to destinations throughout the American Airlines global network."

"DFW is pleased to have four new nonstop destinations from our partners at American Eagle," said Joe Lopano, Executive Vice President for Marketing and Terminal Management at DFW. "We've seen tremendous growth from American Eagle over the past year, and that growth is creating better flight options for North Texas travelers and a more powerful hub for connecting passengers at DFW."

Among attractions of the new destinations served by American Eagle from Dallas/Fort Worth:

Asheville – Famous for its thriving arts community, outdoor adventures and historic sites, Asheville offers visitors the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the fabulous Biltmore House.

Myrtle Beach – In addition to beautiful sandy beaches, Myrtle Beach is a golfer's paradise, with more than 100 golf courses in the Grand Strand area.

Sioux Falls – The largest city in South Dakota, Sioux Falls was ranked by CNN in 2009 as one of the top 100 cities in which to live and launch a business. Home to universities, a cathedral, parks and museums, Sioux Falls is also the cultural center of the state.

Rapid City – Centrally located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Rapid City is a popular destination for family vacations, most notably for historic landmarks including Mount Rushmore and the Badlands National Park.

"More Great Cities" AAdvantage^® Bonus Miles Offer

To celebrate the new destinations from Dallas, Chicago and Miami, American is offering the "More Great Cities" bonus mile offer. Members who fly round trip to or from at least two of the new destinations below between April 9 and July 31, 2010, will earn AAdvantage bonus miles. Earn between 1,000 and 100,000 bonus miles based on the number of round trips flown to or from different eligible cities. Members can obtain complete offer details and register prior to travel at www.aa.com/offers.

Double AAdvantage Bonus Offer

In addition to the "More Great Cities" offer, customers can earn double miles on new American Airlines and American Eagle routes between Dallas/Fort Worth and Sioux Falls and Rapid City beginning today through June 30, 2010. Customers must register prior to travel at www.aa.com/offers using the Bonus Code CHIAA. Registration and complete promotion details can be found at www.aa.com/offers.

American Eagle also launches new service today from its hubs at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, Miami International Airport and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Terms and Conditions

Complete offer terms and conditions for the bonus offers listed above can be found at www.aa.com/offers.

About American Eagle

American Eagle operates over 1,500 daily flights to nearly 160 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 Web site, 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 more than 700 destinations in over 140 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).

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