American Airlines Announces Increased Seasonal Service From Chicago O'Hare to Flint, Mich.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AmericanConnection, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today announced it is adding an additional seasonal daily round-trip flight between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Bishop International Airport in Flint, Mich., beginning April 5. The new service will be operated with 44-seat Embraer jets.

"We're delighted to increase our service from Flint to American's cornerstone hub in Chicago," said Gary Foss, Vice President – Planning and Marketing for American's regional network. "Now with four daily nonstop flights, customers from the Tri-Cities region will have even more travel options from which to choose, as well as more convenient connections in Chicago to destinations throughout American's vast global network."

"The business travelers of our region love the AmericanConnection product, and they will love this additional frequency to Chicago," said Jim Rice, Airport Director.  "It will make getting there, and connecting on to other great business destinations, even more convenient."

Here is the schedule, beginning April 5 (all times local):

* NEW Flight

About American Airlines

American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® serve 250 cities in 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, 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® 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 approximately 750 destinations in nearly 150 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, We know why you fly and AAdvantage are trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR)

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