American Airlines Statement Regarding Court Action Against Sabre

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American filed a lawsuit in Texas state court in Tarrant Country against Sabre.  The lawsuit alleges that Sabre's recent actions taken against American, including the biasing of American's services in all Sabre flight displays, violates agreements between American and Sabre and harms American, the travel agent community, and the traveling public. 

Also, American today filed a request for a temporary restraining order prohibiting Sabre from continuing to bias its display of American flights.  We are gratified that, after a contested hearing, the Court has granted American's request for interim relief, to be in effect until the Court considers American's request for longer term relief. 

The Court's order prohibits Sabre from continuing its recently announced practice of intentionally making it difficult for American's agents and customers from finding and purchasing American services in the Sabre global distribution system.  American intends to vigorously pursue its litigation against Sabre, including seeking damages for other violations of our agreements.

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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SOURCE American Airlines

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