AMERICAN AIRLINES UNVEILS 777-300ER AIRCRAFT INTERIOR SELECTIONS, INCREASES SERVICE TO LATIN AMERICA

American Airlines today announced changes to its spring and summer schedule that will expand the airline's presence in Brazil. Beginning in December, American's route between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Sao Paulo(GRU) will operate with the new state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ER, making Brazil the first market for the new aircraft. Further emphasizing American's commitment to Latin America, the airline will increase its service between DFW and Sao Paulo beginning in June.

In 2010, American announced plans to order the Boeing 777-300ER, demonstrating a continuation of the airline's efforts to enhance its fleet and become more fuel efficient. American is the first U.S. airline to order and take delivery of the 777-300ER. The new aircraft is designed to enhance the customer experience and includes fully lie-flat First and Business Class seats, plus seating plans that will allow American to offer a premium product in the Main Cabin and Wi-Fi capability to keep customers connected while traveling internationally.

American will also increase the total number of weekly flights between DFW and Sao Paulo from seven times per week to 12 times per week beginning June 14.
Also on June 14, flights from Miami to Brasilia(BSB) and to Belo Horizonte(CNF) will increase from five and three times per week, respectively, to daily.
American will launch new service that connects its Miami hub to Manaus, Brazil beginning in June.

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