Nexos' Anniversary Edition Features Fanny Lu On the Cover As One of the 'Gems of Latin America'

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines Nexos magazine is celebrating its 10th anniversary "Gems of Latin America" April 1 edition at Bongos Cuban Cafe in the heart of Miami. The 10th anniversary celebration and free concert features Colombian artist Fanny Lu, who will also grace the cover of the magazine, available onboard flights to and from Latin America and select domestic

transcontinental flights.

"This issue gives us an opportunity to celebrate the relationship that American Airlines has cultivated and sustained with its Spanish-speaking passengers through the pages of Nexos," said Ana Cristina Reymundo, editor of Nexos. "Several departments across American's system are collaborating and contributing to the success of this issue and to tonight's 10th Anniversary Celebration Concert."

Fanny Lu will appear on the cover and in the issue bedecked in jewels - a symbol of the many gems Latin America has to offer. Nexos' cover story features 10 splendid and little-known destinations that are gems throughout the continent, including: Ushuaia, Argentina; Bahia, Brazil; the islands of San Andres, Tobago; the country of Belize along the Caribbean route; Easter Island, Chile; Popayan, Colombia; Margarita Island, Venezuela; Taxco, Mexico; Iguazu, Paraguay; Lake Titicaca, straddling Bolivia and Peru; and, in a tribute to the old country, a feature on Valencia, Spain.

"Fanny has been great to work with and it has been a pleasure to watch her considerable talent take her to stardom," said Juan Rios-manager American Specialty Sales. "American has played an important role in making that happen and it has shaped our vision for supporting future up-and-coming Latin artists."

Nexos, which has featured some of the hottest Latin American artists in the entertainment industry, also highlights everything from the best travel destinations - including shopping, dining, spas and resorts - to fitness and the latest in technology and workplace innovations.

About Nexos

American Airlines Nexos is published six times a year and has a circulation of 228,367. The magazine published its first issue on April 1, 1999, featuring Sammy Sosa on the cover. Nexos is an award-winning magazine in design and editorial content led by an internationally award-winning editor and staff. The magazine delivers exciting, high-quality editorial. Its content is engaging, with a discerning focus on the people, places, and passions of the Latin American culture and lifestyle, targeting affluent business and leisure travelers. Nexos features compelling interviews with highly regarded and influential Latin American personalities in the fields of arts and entertainment as well as profiles of the world's leading business moguls and sports stars.

About American Airlines

American Airlines, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) 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(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. American Airlines, 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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