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American Airlines Offers a Fresh Twist on Traditional Latin American Fare

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July 30, 2008

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Announcing New First Class and Business Class Menus Created by Conclave
Chef Stephan Pyles

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Culturally
inspired entrees, including signature dishes developed by American Airlines
Chefs’ Conclave member Stephan Pyles, will delight the taste buds of
American Airlines First and Business Class customers beginning Aug. 1. The
newly revamped Latin American menus on southbound Latin America flights
will elevate the onboard dining experience for customers.

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American Airlines debuts new, Latin American-influenced fare developed by Chef Stephan Pyles. American Airlines customers traveling on southbound Latin America flights can dine on chipotle BBQ short ribs served with three cheese mushroom polenta and sautéed broccolini. (PRNewsFoto/American Airlines, Inc.)

Designed by Chef Pyles, in conjunction with chefs at Gate Gourmet and
American Airlines flight attendants, the recent additions incorporate a
medley of flavors found in traditional Latin American fare.

“American Airlines is pleased to maintain our commitment to enhance
premium class products and services that our customers value by continuing
to update our menus and providing new entrees that reflect distinctive
Latin American tastes,” said Lauri Curtis, American’s Vice President –
Onboard Service. “Chef Pyles’ culinary talents have helped to shape
American’s food and beverage program for 20 years now and we are grateful
to him for assisting us in providing our customers with enticing cuisine.”

“I was delighted to develop new recipes for American’s Latin American
markets because that culture is my passion and my expertise,” said Chef
Pyles. “It’s also an honor to have some of my best-known signature dishes
flying to and from these destinations.”

In August, First and Business Class customers will be offered a choice
of:

— Coriander Beef Fillet – the fillet of beef is accented by coriander
and cranberry mojo and is served with Ecuadorian potato cakes and sauteed
asparagus

— Margarita Salmon – a fillet of salmon marinated in a margarita mix
is accompanied by Cuban-style rice and grilled pineapple

Menus rotate monthly to ensure variety, thereby enhancing the travel
experience for American Airlines customers. Other Chef Pyles signature
recipes to be featured in the coming months include:

— Poblano Soup – the soup is a creamy blend of roasted poblano peppers
and asiago cheese

— Charred Tomato and Eggplant Soup – the soup is a blend of charred
Roma tomatoes, Japanese eggplant, garlic and fresh herbs

— Marinated Seared Salmon – the marinated seared salmon sits atop a
black bean roasted banana mash within a coconut serrano broth

— Chipotle BBQ Short Ribs – the chipotle BBQ short ribs are served
with three cheese mushroom polenta and sauteed broccolini.

American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance,
offers regularly scheduled flights to a multitude of Latin American cities
departing from Miami (MIA), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), New York (JFK) and
Chicago (ORD).

About American Airlines

American Airlines is the world’s largest airline. American, American
Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40
countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet
numbers more than 1,000 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(R) 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 nearly 700 destinations in over 140
countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle
Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines,
American Eagle, the AmericanConnection(R) airlines, AA.com, We know why you
fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc.
(NYSE: AMR)

About Stephan Pyles

A fifth generation Texan and pioneer of New American Cuisine, Chef
Stephan Pyles has created 14 restaurants over the past 22 years. Pyles has
been consulting with American Airlines since the Chefs’ Conclave inception
in 1988.

Pyles was the first Texan inducted into The James Beard Foundation’s
“Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America” and Bon Appetit has credited
him with “almost single-handedly changing the cooking scene in Texas.” In
2006, Esquire named Pyles “Chef of the Year” and included the restaurant,
Stephan Pyles, in their list of “Best New Restaurants.” The February 2007
issue of Texas Monthly named Chef Pyles newest restaurant, Stephan Pyles,
“Texas’s Best New Restaurant of 2006.”

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