Stuff the Stockings With Gift Ideas From American Airlines

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday season is in full swing, and American Airlines is a one-stop shop to spread the holiday cheer. Give the gift of travel this year with a variety of offerings from American.

American Airlines Gift Cards

Available in any denomination between $50 and $1,500, AA gift cards can be used toward the purchase of a ticket on American Airlines, American Eagle, or AmericanConnection®. Gift Cards may also be used as payment for air travel on any oneworld® partner or codeshare flights. Flights must originate in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Purchase either a plastic card or a virtual card delivered via e-mail. Gift cards are available at AA.com, Admirals Club® lounges and U.S. AA Travel Centers.

Additionally, through the end of 2010, American will give $5 for every $50 of travel purchased to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to help fight breast cancer or to the USO to support America's men and women in uniform. Simply enter "Komen" or "USO" as the tracking order code when purchasing these virtual Gift Cards. Visit www.aa.com/giftcard for details.

Buy, Gift or Share AAdvantage® Miles

Purchase American Airlines AAdvantage miles for yourself or loved ones this holiday and you'll earn up to 20,000 bonus miles. Or, transfer some of your extra miles to a friend or family member's account and earn 25 percent bonus miles. Offers end Dec. 31, 2010. Visit AA.com/purchasemiles for details.

AAdvantage eShopping(SM) Mall

With more than 500 name-brand retailers, the AAdvantage eShopping mall has something for everyone. Customers will earn AAdvantage miles with each qualifying purchase – in some cases, up to 10 miles per dollar spent – a gift for them, a gift for you. Or, register any credit or debit card to automatically earn miles by shopping in-store at participating retail providers.

Earn double AAdvantage miles with every purchase from selected merchants through Dec. 31, 2010. Plus, members will earn 500 bonus miles when spending $500 or more. To give and receive this holiday season, visit www.aa.com/eshopping.

Admirals Club® Lounge One-Day Passes

Admirals Club One-Day Passes cost just $50 and can be used at any of American's more than 40 lounges. Admirals Club lounges are an oasis from the busy terminal and allow travelers to relax or work before, after or between flights. To purchase, go to www.aa.com/daypass, visit any Admirals Club lounge, or stop by any American Airlines Self-Service Check-In machine.

SkyMall on Gogo Inflight Internet

Shop in the sky with American Airlines Gogo inflight Internet and SkyMall to receive free Wi-Fi. SkyMall features approximately 1,300 products for sale ranging from electronics, to toys and collectibles, pet products, or health and wellness items. Customers traveling on Wi-Fi equipped flights simply visit the SkyMall website and place an online SkyMall order totaling more than $100 to receive a $12.95 discount. The $12.95 discount covers the price of an inflight Wi-Fi session.

Duty-Free Items

For customers traveling internationally, check out American's Duty-Free catalog of premium gift selections, some available exclusively onboard American Airlines. Shop for luxury-brand cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry and more this holiday season. Take 10 percent off watches and clocks in December. For more information on Duty Free, please visit www.aa.com/onboardshopping.

ONEHOPE Wines

American customers can save 20 percent off ONEHOPE wines when purchasing online. ONEHOPE is a California wine company that donates 50 percent of its profits to important social causes. ONEHOPE is served onboard American in premium class cabins from October through December; the featured ONEHOPE wine and designated beneficiary changes each month to benefit a different social cause. In December, for every bottle of Green Ribbon Sauvignon Blanc enjoyed onboard American, ONEHOPE will plant a tree through its partnership with the American Forest Foundation. Visit www.aa.com/wine for more information on this offer.

AmericanAirlines Vacations(SM) Gift Certificates

Give the gift of travel with an AmericanAirlines Vacations gift certificate. AAVacations offers a choice of more than 10,000 hotels and resorts in 320 destinations around the world. AAVacations gift certificates can be purchased in any amount (no minimum amount and no set denominations) and are perfect for last-minute gifts. To order, call 800-321-2121.

For more information, please visit www.aa.com/holiday.

About American Airlines

American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® 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 trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR)

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