American Eagle Announces Nonstop Service From Dallas/Fort Worth to Durango, Colo.

Daily Service to American's Largest Hub Begins June 9

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Feb 28, 2011, 11:00 ET

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today announced daily nonstop service between Durango La-Plata County Airport in Durango, Colo., and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, beginning June 9. Eagle will fly one daily round trip with 50-seat Embraer jet aircraft.

"We are pleased to introduce daily jet service to Durango from our largest hub, Dallas/Fort Worth," said Gary Foss, Vice President of Marketing and Planning for American's regional network. "Whether it's world-class skiing in the winter or exploring the magnificent San Juan Mountains in the summer, visitors from around the world will have greater access to Southwest Colorado on American. And our customers from the Four Corners region will soon enjoy convenient connections in DFW to destinations throughout the oneworld® global network."

The schedule for flights between Dallas/Fort Worth and Durango (all times local) is:

Dallas/Fort Worth to Durango (DFW-DRO)
FLIGHT	DEPARTS	ARRIVES	DAYS
2938	9:25 a.m.	10:25 a.m.	Daily

Durango to Dallas/Fort Worth (DRO-DFW)
FLIGHT	DEPARTS	ARRIVES	DAYS
2839	11:00 a.m.	1:55 p.m.	Daily

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).

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