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American Airlines Hosts Destination Travel Lounge at Savor Dallas 2009

Posted on: Thursday, 26 February 2009, 13:56 CST

DALLAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines is appealing to the palates of food and wine fans with its special destination travel experience. American will showcase its premium class travel at the fifth annual Savor Dallas International Grand Tasting food and wine event Saturday, March 7, at the Westin City Center Dallas.

During Savor Dallas 2009, American will present the Flagship(SM) Experience (www.aa.com/flagship) at its American Airlines Savor Dallas Destination Travel Lounge where event participants can view and experience the luxury of American's premium class travel. In celebration of American's new daily nonstop service between DFW and Madrid, Spain, which begins May 1, the lounge will feature American's Business Class seat, display samples of the airline's Spanish menu offerings, and other flavorful entrees available on American Airlines flights worldwide. The airline will also pour samples from American's award-winning wine list.

Food and Wine

Like Savor Dallas, which features a global array of premium wines, fine wine is at the center of American Airlines premium service, and has won critical acclaim, time after time. To add to the Savor Dallas selection, attendees will have an opportunity to sample Spanish wines which will be available on American Airlines flights from DFW to Madrid when American's daily nonstop service begins May 1.

Events and Activities

American, a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, will showcase its Business Class seats, currently flying on American's Boeing 767-300 and 777 aircraft. American will fly the DFW-Madrid route with its 225-seat Boeing 767-300 aircraft in two-class configuration.

Tickets for the International Grand Tasting are $125 per person. Savor Dallas also offers a PRESTIGE Saturday Tasting Pass for $225, which includes admission to the Reserve Tasting at the Nasher Sculpture Center, the International Grand Tasting, and a special new VIP Lounge, a private, ultra premium food and wine tasting room. Tickets are available at the Savor Dallas Web site, www.SavorDallas.com.

About Savor Dallas

Savor Dallas, the unique wine and food extravaganza, happens on Friday, March 6 and continues through Saturday, March 7. Savor Dallas is Dallas' international experience of wine, food, spirits and the arts, with delicious events scheduled in several beautiful downtown Dallas locations. Savor Dallas 2008 was attended by more than 4,000 people from Dallas/Fort Worth, throughout Texas, and 14 other states across the country.

A unique weekend extravaganza, Savor Dallas provides entertainment and education on the latest in ultra-premium wine, cuisine and spirits - with the special opportunity to interact one-on-one with internationally acclaimed experts in exciting venues.

Savor Dallas also generously supports these charities: North Texas Food Bank, Greater Dallas Restaurant Association Culinary Scholarship Fund, and the Arts Magnet Building Campaign for Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.

Savor Dallas 2009 is presented by Fetzer Vineyards, and is sponsored by Market Street, 10 Cane Rum, Red Rock Winery, Bridlewood Estate Winery, Frei Brothers Reserve, Centennial Fine Wines and Spirits, Aruba Tourism, Absolut Vodka, Ben E. Keith Beverage Distributors, San Pellegrino, Acqua Panna, Community Coffee, American Airlines, American Airlines Center, Westin City Center Dallas (official host hotel), Nasher Sculpture Center, and Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau. DART is the official transportation provider of Savor Dallas.

Media sponsors of Savor Dallas 2009 include D Magazine, KRLD-1080, the CBS Radio Group Dallas, and PegasusNews.com.

The complete schedule and tickets are available at www.SavorDallas.com. For more information phone toll-free 866-277-7920.

About American Airlines

American Airlines, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) 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(R), 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(R) 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 nearly 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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