American's Commitment to Latin America and Mexico

Overview
In just 18 years, American Airlines has become Latin America’s premier airline, offering more flights to more destinations there than any other carrier. And, its commitment can be seen in its investment in resources, routes and -- most importantly -- in its people.

Investing In Routes
American began flying to Mexico in 1941 and to Latin America in 1987 -- with service to Caracas, Venezuela. But it wasn’t until 1989 -- when American acquired Eastern Airlines’ routes into Central and South America for approximately $430 million -- that American became a major carrier to the region. The Eastern routes originated from Miami International Airport (MIA), where American had just 18 flights a day and about 200 employees in 1989.

Today, MIA is American’s third largest hub and its gateway to the Southern Hemisphere, with more than 9,000 employees. American’s Latin America/Mexico route system encompasses 39* destinations in 18 countries (includes five American Eagle destinations in Mexico).

In addition to offering service between Miami and Latin America, American has Latin American/Mexico service from New York-Kennedy, Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago/O’Hare, Los Angeles and San Juan, Puerto Rico, and together with regional carrier, American Eagle now serves 14 Mexican destinations.

Investing in People
Most important to American’s success in Latin America are its employees based throughout the region -- almost 100% of whom are nationals of the countries in which they work. They are responsible for developing ties to the local communities, governments and business leaders and for opening up the marketplace to American Airlines.

Investing in Resources
American is committed to Latin America and Mexico and is strengthening its existing routes and seeking out new destinations. It is expanding and improving airport facilities throughout the region, including gates, ticket counters and Admirals Clubs. American is giving employees the resources they need by, creating marketing partnerships with Latin carriers to expand its competitive presence, developing a new world-class hub terminal for its Latin gateway in Miami, and operating one of the youngest and finest fleets in the world to Latin America.

American has continued to grow its service in Latin America in 2007 it began service from Chicago/O’Hare to Buenos Aires; from Dallas/Fort Worth to Panama City; from Fort Lauderdale to San Jose, Costa Rica and the addition of a fourth city in Colombia – Barranquilla. American also began direct non-stop service to Montevideo, Uruguay in December 2004 the first carrier to offer direct service from the U.S. to this destination and beginning in July 2007 this service began operating year-round. It also began non-stop service from Miami to Santa Cruz, Bolivia a city it has served with one-stop service since 1991.

And, American Eagle is also poised to continue growing into Mexico, service from Miami to Cozumel began in March 2007.

 LATIN AMERICAN/MEXICAN DESTINATIONS

*American Eagle service
**American and American Eagle service

COUNTRIES SERVED IN LATIN AMERICA