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American Airlines to Begin Service From New York JFK to San Jose Del Cabo on Dec. 16

Posted on: Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 12:00 CDT

NEW YORK, July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines announced today that beginning on Dec. 16 it will offer direct service from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to the popular resort area of San Jose del Cabo, in the Baja California region of Mexico.

American will operate one flight each week on Saturday, together with a return flight the same day. This seasonal service will extend through April 9, 2007. The airline will fly the new route with a Boeing 757 aircraft with 188 seats configured for both business class and main cabin.

"The Los Cabos region is a great destination for travelers who want to enjoy its high-end resorts, golf and deep-sea fishing," said Chuck Imhof, American Airlines Managing Director for Greater New York. "American has served Mexico for more than 60 years and already has a substantial presence and identity at Los Cabos. Regular non-stop American Airlines flights from JFK to San Jose del Cabo will be a welcome opportunity for New Yorkers who want to partake in the Los Cabos experience."

"Discerning New Yorkers have enjoyed the many attractions of our beautiful region for many years," said, Lic. Jose Manuel Gonzalez Arriola, Municipal Director of Tourism for Los Cabos. "Now we are delighted that the world's largest airline is initiating a direct flight that will make it even more convenient for them to partake in the unmatched vacation experience we offer."

American Airlines, a founding member of the global oneworld(R) Alliance, currently serves San Jose del Cabo with three daily flights from Dallas/Fort Worth, two daily flights from Los Angeles, and three weekly flights from Chicago.

American Airlines service between JFK and San Jose del Cabo will be as follows:

JFK International to San Jose del Cabo (Saturdays) Flight Departs Arrives 607 11:00 a.m. 3:01 p.m. San Jose del Cabo to JFK International (Saturdays) Flight Departs Arrives 608 4:00 p.m. 10:50 p.m. About American Airlines

American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 3,900 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 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(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 more than 600 destinations in over 135 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation . AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, the AmericanConnection(R) airlines, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc.

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CONTACT: Ned Raynolds, Corporate Communications of American Airlines,+1-212-863-3758, or ned.raynolds@aa.com

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Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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