AMERICAN AIRLINES CONTINUES FLEET MODERNIZATION WITH PLANS FOR MAIN CABIN EXTRA

New Product Offers More Leg Room and Priority Boarding

American Airlines today announced plans to outfit its entire mainline fleet with Main Cabin Extra, which will offer more leg room as well as priority boarding. American plans to begin installations this year and over time will update all of its existing aircraft. New 737-800 aircraft being delivered to American will come equipped with Main Cabin Extra seating beginning this fall. Anticipated future aircraft, including A321s, A319s, B777-300ERs and 787s will also offer Main Cabin Extra.

The Highlights:

Customers traveling in Main Cabin Extra seats will enjoy four to six inches of extra leg room compared to a standard Main Cabin seat
Priority boarding privileges
Main Cabin Extra seats will be located in the front portion of the Main Cabin allowing easier boarding and deplaning

Customer Information:

AAdvantage Executive Platinum^®, AAdvantage Platinum^®, and customers who purchase a full-fare economy class ticket will receive complimentary access to Main Cabin Extra subject to availability
AAdvantage Gold^® members will receive complimentary access to the new seating product at time of booking through December 31, 2013
Pricing for Main Cabin Extra starts at $8 USD and varies by flight. Please visit Optional Service Charges
Main Cabin Extra will be available for purchase beginning in spring 2012 for travel onboard the 777-300ERs
Customers will be able to reserve these seats on AA.com, at self-service check-in machines, through American Airlines reservations, and through travel agencies using American’s direct connect