American Airlines Renews Support for U.S. Hurricane Relief

AAdvantage members will receive a one-time award of 250 bonus AAdvantage miles for a minimum donation of $50, or 500 bonus miles for a donation of $100 or more, to the Red Cross through Sept. 30, 2008. Contributions to the Red Cross can be made online at http://american.redcross.org/americanairlines-pub. To receive bonus miles, AAdvantage members need to forward the e-mail donation acknowledgment from the Red Cross to ReliefMiles@aa.com. Members should not change the subject line in the e-mail, but should include their AAdvantage number when forwarding the e-mail.

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 Roger Frizzell, American's Vice President - Corporate Communications and Advertising. "By partnering with the American Red Cross, we can ensure that contributions will support timely and effective aid to the millions of people affected by widespread flooding and damage in hurricane-ravaged areas.

"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.

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