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AA Continues to Strengthen Network to Give Customers More Options July 2012 AA Continues To Strengthen Network To Give Customers More Options American Airlines is pleased to announce the launch of new routes Miami - Asuncion, Paraguay’s Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) from Miami and Los Angeles. While promoting greater efficiency From To Flight # Departs Arrives Frequency through the optimization of aircraft operations, American Airlines con- MIA ASU 217* 11:40 p.m. 9:40 a.m. Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun tinues to strengthen its domestic and international network built around ASU MIA 218* 11:00 a.m. 5:05 p.m. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun *pending government approval, beginning November 15th. key strategic hubs including Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Dallas/ Fort Worth. By taking advantage of its strengths, American Airlines will Miami - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) From To Flight # Departs Arrives Frequency respond to the changes in the market's competitive environment and MIA SEA 1058 8:55 p.m. 12:15 a.m. (next day) Daily further consolidate its foundations as SEA MIA 1088 9:25 p.m. 6:15 a.m. (next day) Daily a global airline. (The new service will be operated by Miami - Eduardo Gomes International Airport in Manaus, Brazil (MAO) a Boeing 757 aircraft.) From To Flight # Departs Arrives Frequency Boeing 757 aircraft MIA MAO 961 5:15 p.m. 10:35 p.m. Daily Miami MAO MIA 964 11:50 p.m. 5:15 a.m. (next day) Daily American’s growth and expansion at Miami since 1989 is one of the most remarkable success stories in the history of commercial avia- Los Angeles Int’l Airport - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) From To Flight # Departs Arrives Frequency tion. Today, American is a critically important economic engine for Miami LAX DCA 240 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Daily and South Florida, and its commitment to the region is evidenced by DCA LAX 245 5:10 p.m. 7:40 p.m. Daily its long-term plans to remain a partner in the success of South Florida. (all times shown are local) From Miami hub, American offers nearly 300 daily flights to more than 35 countries throughout Europe, North America and South America. Los Angeles American Airlines has served California for more than 80 years and has a rich historical connection to the state. At LAX, American and American Eagle offer over 150 daily flights with service to destinations including Asia, Latin America, Mexico, Caribbean, Canada, Europe. Admirals Club, Miami Int’l Airport Terminal 4, Los Angeles Int’l Airport SriLankan Airlines To Join oneworld Alliance SriLankan Airlines tinations in 22 countries across Asia, Europe revenues of more than US$ 100 billion. will join oneworld®, and the Middle East, including oneworld American Airlines Chairman and Chief adding one of Asia’s hubs Hong Kong, London Heathrow, Kuala Executive Tom Horton, Chairman of the one- fastest growing air- Lumpur, Moscow Domodedovo and Tokyo world Governing Board, said: “The agreement lines to the world’s Narita, along with Bangkok and Singapore. with SriLankan Airlines adds even more value leading quality airline alliance. SriLankan is Besides flying as Sri Lanka’s flag carrier, it is for our customers who have made oneworld expected to be implemented into oneworld also the largest international carrier serving the first choice airline alliance for the world’s late next year, flying alongside some of the the neighbouring Maldives and with a signifi- frequent international travellers. We look for- biggest and best brands in the airline busi- cant presence also in southern India. ward to welcoming SriLankan to oneworld.” ness. Cathay Pacific will serve as its spon- Its addition will bring three new desti- sor in joining oneworld, supporting the airline nations on to the oneworld network, all in through its alliance implementation program. southern India – Kochi, Tiruchirapalli and SriLankan Airlines has virtually doubled in Thiruvananthapuram, expanding oneworld’s size in three years and plans further substan- global coverage to some 860 destinations in tial expansion to its fleet and network in the more than 150 countries, served by a com- next few years. It now operates a fleet of 21 bined fleet of almost 2,500 aircraft operating aircraft and carried 3.5 million passengers last some 9,000 flights and carrying almost a mil- year between its Colombo base and 34 des- lion passengers every day, generating annual July 2012 What’s Going On In Japan Wish Flight Takes Off Bound For The Grand Canyon Via Los Angeles wish experience has the power to re-ignite the Upon Hayato’s arrival at the Los Angeles flames of life, creating a journey of optimism International Airport, he and his family were for the child and their family. We would like to welcomed by volunteers from the Something thank the leaders of Make-A-Wish Japan for mAAgic Foundation®, a non-profit organiza- American Airlines and Make-A-Wish of their efforts and we are proud to play a part in tion made up of current and former American Japan, the local office of the Make-A-Wish making Hayato’s wish come true today. Have Airlines employees that support the Make-A- Foundation® International, the largest wish- a wonderful journey, Hayato-kun” Wish Foundation. granting organization in the world, sent Hayato Okita, from Hiroshima prefecture, off to Los Angeles on the latest Japan Wish Flight. Hayato-kun, who is battling a serious and chronic medical condition called muscular dystrophy, has had a long-standing dream of seeing the Grand Canyon in Arizona, United States , and that dream became a reality. The send-off reception took place at the Narita Admirals Club located in Terminal 2 at Narita International Airport. Erwan Perhirin, Vice President, Asia Pacific of American Airlines presented Hayato-kun with a model American Airlines airplane as a commemora- tive gift, saying, “On behalf of my colleagues at American, we are honored to be here to- day. People and communities can be touched by the simple, innocent wish of one child. The Wish child Hayato-kun with his family in the AA NRT Admirals Club lounge. Study In The U.S. Supported By The “TOMODACHI Fund For Exchanges” On June 24, Ms. disaster, spoke at the event to announce the recovery from the disaster, led by the U.S. Ayaka Ogawa, aged establishment of the “TOMODACHI Fund government and the U.S.-Japan Council, 18, from Kamaishi City for Exchange” held at the Ambassador's with the support of the Japanese govern- of Iwate Prefecture, de- Residence. She said, “I am grateful for the ment. The initiative provides young people in parted to Chicago on dream now I have. In the same way that I disaster afflicted areas with opportunities for American Airlines flight 154 to study in the received opportunities from many people, I cross-cultural and educational exchanges. In U.S. She has been selected as one of the first would like to be someone that can provide this summer, roughly 450 students from the recipients to benefit from the “TOMODACHI opportunities for others.” Tohoku region will be invited to an education- Fund for Exchanges” established by the U.S. The “TOMODACHI Initiative” is a public- al exchange program in the U.S. Ambassador to Japan John V. Roos to assist private partnership that supports Japan’s students who have suffered from the Great East Japan Earthquake to study in the U.S. and to promote cultural exchanges between the U.S. and Japan. American Airlines sup- ports the “TOMODACHI Initiative”, an ex- change program promoted by the Embassy of the United States in Japan. Before departure, Ms. Ogawa, who lost Ms.Ayaka Ogawa just before departure for a 1 year study in Traverse City, Michigan. her parents, sister and grandparents in the July 2012 What’s Going On In China American’s ‘Green’ Partnership With Shanghai Roots & Shoots - Million Tree Project achieve this July, nearly two years ahead of change, and helping to alleviate poverty in schedule. American is proud to have made Inner Mongolia. a contribution to its suc- cess and will participate in the corporate observa- tion tour to Kulun Qi in September accompanied American Airlines has been a corporate by the project’s techni- sponsor of Shanghai Roots & Shoots since cal consultant, Dr. Robin 2009 and supporter of their ‘Million Tree Rose of Oregon State Project’ where volunteers have been plant- University. ing trees every spring with the objective to The ‘Million Tree plant one million tress in the desertified land Project’ has been fight- of Inner Mongolia by 2014. Shanghai Root ing desertification, rais- & Shoots began this project in 2007 and will ing awareness of climate What’s Going On In Australia AAdvantage Members Can Now Redeem Miles On AA.com For Flights On Qantas Airways and Qantas are enhancing the travel experi- For more details about booking award ence for customers, please visit http://www. flights on AAdvantage participating airlines, AA.com/i18n/urls/qantas.jsp. please visit www.AA.com/PartnerAwards. American Airlines AAdvantage® members can now book award travel via AA.com on Qantas Airways, a oneworld® alliance car- rier and joint business partner. On the heels of Qantas’ recent expansion to daily service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Sydney, Australia, this new option offers customers added choice, convenience and flexibility when using AAdvantage miles to book award travel to Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific or beyond. The addition of Qantas to award booking on AA.com highlights American’s ongoing commitment to offering enhanced benefits to its customers. American and Qantas are working together to offer customers more flights from more cities across the U.S.
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