USA Pavilion Names American Airlines Its Official Airline for The Shanghai World Expo 2010

PASADENA, Calif., March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The USA National Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo has named American Airlines its exclusive passenger airline sponsor.

American Airlines joins Wal-Mart, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, Dell, Boeing, Pfizer, Yum!Brands and a large group of other leading companies that have committed to showcase the best of America to China and the world.

"We are thrilled to welcome American Airlines as the Official Airline of the USA Pavilion and look forward to working with them to help enhance the experience at the Pavilion," said Nick Winslow, President of the USA Pavilion. "American Airlines has helped connect the citizens of the U.S. and China for decades, and this global event will be another platform for them to unite the two countries and deepen their mutual understanding."

"The USA Pavilion experience will inform and delight its millions of expected visitors, and leave them with warm and more in-depth understanding of the United States," said Craig Kreeger, American's Senior Vice President – International. "American Airlines is truly honored to take part in this historic event and looks forward to demonstrating how American Airlines has been and will continue to bridge cultures by bringing together people of all nationalities. Through our participation in the USA Pavilion and the Expo, we hope to help strengthen the bonds between the people of the United States and the people of China."

The six-month world exhibition, which is themed "Better City, Better Life," will be held in China from May 1 to Oct. 31. The event, China's first-ever World's Fair, is expected to attract 70 million visitors – more than any in 150 years of Expo or World Trade Fair history.  

At more than 60,000 square feet, the USA Pavilion will be one of the largest national exhibitions at the Expo. With the theme of "Rising to the Challenge," the Pavilion will showcase American culture, values, innovation and business, while celebrating the friendship and cooperation between the United States and China. For more information on the USA Pavilion, please visit www.usapavilion2010.com.

SOURCE U.S.A. Pavilion