American Eagle Airlines Launches Jet Service From Chicago O'Hare to Charlottesville, Va.

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today launched two daily round-trip flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport in Virginia, operating the new service with 44-seat Embraer jets.

"We're delighted to serve the Charlottesville area from our cornerstone hub in Chicago," said Gary Foss, Vice President – Planning and Marketing for American's regional network. "Now, it will be easier for Charlottesville residents to travel throughout the United States and the world through American's gateway at O'Hare International Airport. Likewise, the Chicago connection will make Charlottesville's many historic sites – and the University of Virginia – easily accessible through one of American's largest hubs."

Here is the schedule (all times local):

AAdvantage® Double Mile Offer

Customers can earn double miles for travel between Charlottesville and Chicago beginning today through Aug. 31, 2011. To participate in this promotion, customers need to register prior to travel using promotion code CHO2X. Customers can register and obtain complete offer terms and conditions at www.aa.com/offers. If you are not yet an AAdvantage member, it's easy and free to enroll – just visit www.aa.com/enroll.

About American Eagle

American Eagle operates more than 1,600 daily flights to over 170 cities throughout the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, Mexico and the Caribbean on behalf of American Airlines. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® airlines serve 250 cities in 50 countries with, on average, more than 3,600 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 900 destinations with more than 9,000 daily flights to 145 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR).

About the AAdvantage® Program

The AAdvantage program was the first frequent flyer program. Established in 1981, the program now has more than 62 million members. Members can earn miles at more than 1,000 participating companies, which include more than 30 hotel chains representing more than 60 brands, more than 20 airlines, eight car-rental companies, 10 financial companies, and over 350 brand name retailers. In addition, members can earn miles when making purchases with one of more than 100 affinity card products in over 40 countries. In 2009, AAdvantage members redeemed more than 150 billion miles to claim more than 6.9 million awards for flights, upgrades and car rentals. For more information and a listing of AAdvantage program participating companies, visit www.aa.com/aadvantage.

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SOURCE American Eagle

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