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American Airlines Renews Support for U.S. Hurricane ReliefFORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines is again partnering with the American Red Cross to provide aid duringthe United States 2008 hurricane season. AAdvantage members can help by contributing to the Red Cross to support its Hurricanes of 2008 relief activities. Donations will enable the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of this year's hurricanes. AAdvantage members will receive a one-time award of 250 bonus AAdvantage
miles for a minimum donation of Even as Hurricane Gustav neared the Gulf Coast, American and American Eagle employees set in motion efforts to aid evacuees, and they continue to raise funds and provide assistance. "While we are grateful that the Gulf Coast was spared extensive damage by
Hurricane Gustav, we are well aware that hurricane season can bring renewed
threats to lives and property," said "Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the American and American Eagle employees who have, as always, moved so swiftly -- both to volunteer their time and raise funds to assist evacuees and others affected by this most recent storm. We invite our customers to join us in this important effort, and we are happy to acknowledge their generosity with this opportunity to earn AAdvantage miles," Frizzell said. About American Airlines American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve over 240 cities in 40 countries with more than 4,000 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 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, the AmericanConnection(R) airlines, AA.com, We know why you fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR) About the American Red Cross All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Hurricanes of 2008, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster please do so at the time of your donation. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243,Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting http://www.redcross.org. AmericanAirlines(R) We know why you fly(R)
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