AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES LAUNCHES NONSTOP JET SERVICE BETWEEN LEXINGTON, KY. AND CHICAGO O’HARE
Eagle Also Serves Lexington With Three Daily Flightsfrom Dallas/Fort Worth

April 6, 2010 – American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today launched nonstop jet service between Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Ky. (LEX) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).  Eagle will operate the service with 44 and 50-seat Embraer jets.
“American Eagle is extremely proud to reintroduce service from Lexington to Chicago,” said Kate Soled, General Counsel for American Eagle.  “Customers will once again enjoy even convenient connections on American Eagle to destinations throughout the American Airlines global network.”
“We are pleased that American Eagle has decided to expand its Lexington operation to include nonstop flights to Chicago,” said Eric Frankl, Executive Director – Blue Grass Airport.  “This new service will provide central Kentuckians convenient access to one of our most popular destinations and will open up many connection opportunities worldwide, especially for the many travelers Lexington is expecting during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.”

Lexington to Chicago O'Hare (LEX-ORD)

Lexington to Chicago O'Hare (LEX-ORD)

*Flight begins April 7, 2010

American Eagle also serves Lexington with three daily flights from its hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). 
To celebrate this new service, customers can earn AAdvantage bonus miles for travel now through June 30, 2010.  For full details, see www.aa.com/offers.

About American Eagle
American Eagle operates over 1,500 daily flights to nearly 160 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 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, 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 more than 700 destinations in over 140 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 registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR). 

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