American Airlines Puts Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands On Sale For Travel Through March 29

January 31, 2007

FORT WORTH, Texas – Are you looking for an exotic, sun-drenched tropical getaway this winter but not sure that you can afford a trip – or even that your passport is in order? Then consider Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on American Airlines.

American, a founding member of the global oneworld® Alliance, is having a sale for travel between select destinations in the United States and Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands through March 29, 2007, so now is a great time to get a great fare to a great getaway spot. And passports are not required for travel from the United States to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or to return, making it quite possibly your perfect destination this winter.

Beautiful beaches, great golf courses, and fabulous shopping await you in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. No need to worry about currency exchange rates, either. So what's stopping you? Contact American Airlines, pack your bag, and we'll see you under the warm Caribbean sun.

Here are the highlights of American's sale to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:

American's Puerto Rico / U.S. Virgin Islands Sale
  • Available between the United States (select destinations) and Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Begin travel by March 27, 2007; complete travel by March 29, 2007.
  • Purchase tickets no later than Feb. 14, 2007.
  • Other restrictions apply. For complete rules and restrictions, see the terms and conditions below, or visit American's Web site, AA.com.

Here are samples of American's great low fares to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Fare amounts shown are for round-trip, off-peak Economy Class travel purchased on AA.com.

PUERTO RICO / U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS SAMPLE SALE FARES

City Pair

Round-Trip Fare Available on AA.com*

Miami – St. Croix

$228

Miami – St. Thomas

$228

Tampa – San Juan

$228

Dallas/Fort Worth – St. Thomas

$318

St. Louis – St. Thomas

$338

Chicago O'Hare – St. Croix

$378

Los Angeles – San Juan

$398

* Fares shown are for round-trip, off-peak Economy Class travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars. Fares are valid for travel commencing through March 27, and returning by March 29, 2007. Fares do not include all government-imposed taxes and fees.

Travelers can check schedules and fares and book flights by visiting www.AA.com. Book travel and purchase your ticket on AA.com and earn up to 500 AAdvantage® bonus miles. There are no online booking fees. In addition, on AA.com you'll find the absolute lowest fares available for American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® flights – guaranteed. For details about the AA.com bonus-mile offer and for full details on our Lowest Fare Guarantee, visit www.aa.com/benefits.

AmericanAirlines Vacations SM has a number of exciting and affordable travel packages available to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  For more information, visit www.aavacations.com.

 * Fare Sale Terms and Conditions
Fares shown are for round-trip, off-peak Economy-Class travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars. Fares shown are valid for travel Monday through Thursday; other travel days are available at additional cost. Fares are subject to change without notice.

Fares do not include (a) a federal excise tax of $3.40 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing, of a passenger's itinerary; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport charges; and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport. For Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Island destinations, government taxes and fees of up to $65, varying by destination, are not included.

Tickets must be purchased at least seven days prior to departure or within one day of making reservations, whichever comes first, but not later than 11:59 p.m., Feb. 14, 2007 (Central Standard Time).

Fares shown are valid for travel commencing through March 27, 2007. Return travel must be complete by midnight, March 29, 2007.

A two-day minimum stay is required.

Advertised fares are valid only on American Airlines, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection ® and do not apply to other codeshare flights. Seats are limited. Fares may not be available on all flights. Schedules are subject to change without notice.

Fares are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes to your ticket may be made if you meet the restrictions of the new fare and pay up to a $100 fee plus any fare difference. Changes must be made before your ticketed flight's scheduled departure time. If you cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket will be valid for one year from the date of issue for an unused ticket or one year from travel origination for a partially used ticket. If you do not cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket has no value.

A portion of or all travel booked on American Airlines may be operated by American Eagle or AmericanConnection. American Eagle is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc, which are wholly owned by AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines. AmericanConnection service is operated by one of the following independent contractors: Trans States Airlines, Inc.; Chautauqua Airlines, Inc.; or RegionsAir, Inc.

Tickets may also be obtained through an American Airlines Telephone Reservations Office for an additional $10 or at an American Airlines Travel Center or Airport Ticket Office for an additional $15.

To purchase tickets on AA.com you must use a credit card with a billing address in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, the United Kingdom, or select Latin American and Caribbean countries.

AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AAdvantage, AmericanAirlines Vacations, and AA.com are registered marks of American Airlines, Inc. American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage program at any time without notice and to end the AAdvantage program with six months' notice.

About American Airlines
American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® 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® 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 600 destinations in over 135 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).