Pedro Fabregas Named Senior Vice President-Customer Service for American Eagle
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AMR Corporation announced it has named Pedro Fabregas as Senior Vice President-Customer Service for American Eagle. A long-time veteran of the airline industry, Fabregas will be responsible for all airport and flight attendant operations for the more than 1,500 daily flights operated by American Eagle and its affiliate Executive Airlines. Fabregas replaces George Hazy, who is retiring after 32 years with the company.
In addition to his new role with American Eagle, Fabregas will retain his current position as President of San Juan-based Executive Airlines, a subsidiary of AMR Eagle Holding Corp. that operates American Eagle service throughout the Caribbean and Bahamas, and provides service from DFW International Airport to surrounding cities.
Fabregas began his career with American Airlines in 1983 and quickly progressed through a number of management positions within the operation, including roles in Passenger Service, Ramp Service and Facilities Maintenance. He was named President of Executive Airlines in 2008 after serving in a variety of roles at the airline in the Finance and Administration, Sales, Marketing and Planning organizations.
"The American Eagle network is now one of the largest regional airline systems in the world, serving more than 170 locations in the United States, Canada, The Bahamas, Mexico and the Caribbean," said Daniel Garton, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Eagle Airlines. "During the past 27 years, Pedro has demonstrated a keen understanding of this complex business. That expertise – combined with Pedro's trademark passion and commitment for providing a safe, quality travel experience for our customers – will make him a great leader for our airline."
A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fabregas holds a Bachelor's degree in Administration and Finance from the University of the Sacred Heart in Puerto Rico and a Master's degree from the University of Miami School of Business Administration.
Fabregas is a founding member of the University of Miami School of Business Administration's Board of Overseers.
About American Eagle
American Eagle – named Best Regional Airline in North America by the 2011 World Airline Awards – operates more than 1,500 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® carrier serve 260 airports in 50 countries and territories with, on average, more than 3,300 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 and members-elect serve approximately 900 destinations with more than 10,000 daily flights to 149 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).
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