American Airlines Introduces New Vacation Packages to China

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Visit Shanghai, China, in style with new vacation packages provided by American Airlines Vacations. Travelers can experience the culture and personality of China's largest and most dynamic city with nonstop service from Chicago on American Airlines. On the ground, visitors can select from five hotel options located in Shanghai starting at $268 for 5 days/4 nights (per person, land only, double occupancy). American Airlines Vacations new Shanghai hotels include The Westin, St. Regis Hotel, Pudong Shangri-La, Crowne Plaza, and the Rendezvous Merry Hotel. Details related to American Airlines Vacations packages can be found at http://www.aavacations.com/ .

For visitors interested in seeing the sites of Shanghai, American Airlines Vacations offers additional vacation components to peak any traveler's interest including acrobatic shows, shopping and city tours, and a Huangpu River Cruise. All optional tour packages may be purchased when booking the American Airlines Vacations accommodations.

"American Airlines Vacations is pleased to offer new vacations to China to complement American's daily nonstop service between Chicago and Shanghai," said American Airlines Vacations President Suzanne Rubin. "The expansion of our network and the new American Airlines Vacations products to China are another great way for customers to create custom-designed vacations to the world's most significant international destinations, while saving time and money in the vacation planning process."

American Airlines AAdvantage(R) members who book travel with American Airlines Vacations earn 1,000 AAdvantage bonus miles when booking online at http://www.aavacations.com/ . Shanghai travelers who book airline tickets between today and March 31, 2007, will earn an additional 10,000 AAdvantage bonus miles. Details related to the Shanghai AAdvantage bonus offer can be found at http://www.aa.com/offers . On the other hand, AAdvantage members looking to redeem miles for a trip to Shanghai can claim off-peak seasonal awards at reduced mileage levels between Oct. 1, 2006, and April 30, 2007. Details related to the AAdvantage off-peak awards can be found at http://www.aa.com/awards .

American Airlines Vacations is the only travel vacation company that offers customers the opportunity to use AAdvantage miles to redeem travel awards for vacation land components, including hotel bookings, car rentals and vacation activities. AAdvantage miles can be used for payment, either by themselves or with a credit card co-payment.

American Airlines daily nonstop service to Shanghai departs Chicago O'Hare International Airport at 11:05 a.m. and arrives at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport at 2:15 p.m. the following day, local time. From Shanghai, American offers convenient connections to several cities within China through its long-standing alliance with China Eastern Airlines, which is based in Shanghai and is one of China's largest airlines. Returning, American's flight departs Shanghai at 4:25 p.m., arriving in Chicago at 5 p.m. of the same day, local time. Passengers can connect in Chicago to more than 100 destinations served with nonstop flights by American and American Eagle Airlines. Additionally, American is a founding member of the global oneworld(R) alliance.

With assistance from American Airlines Asian Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group, and in conjunction with Chinese chefs based in the United States, American created a special menu for the Shanghai flights that features Chinese- and Western-inspired selections that will appeal to all passengers.

For more information and reservations, customers can call their travel agent or American Airlines Vacations directly at 1-800-321-2121, as well as visit the Web site at http://www.aavacations.com/ .

About AA Vacations

American Airlines Vacations is one of the most recognized airline-owned vacation planning companies in the United States. As a market leader in the travel industry with more than 50 years experience, American Airlines Vacations offers its customers a choice of more than 1,300 hotels and resorts in more than 100 cities worldwide. For more information on American Airlines Vacations, contact your Travel Agent, visit the company's Web site at AAVacations.com or call 800-321-2121.

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 more than 600 destinations in over 135 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation (NYSE: AMR) . American Airlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, Admirals Club and We know why you fly are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc.

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Details about the American Airlines Vacations Shanghai hotels and add-on options:

   *  The Westin, Shanghai - The Westin was the first five-star hotel to
      make its debut in the metropolitan city's elegant Bund area. With 301
      guest rooms and suites, the hotel showcases European architecture from
      the 1920s and 1930s.

   *  St. Regis Hotel, Shanghai - Located in the center of the emerging
      Central Business District of Pudong, the St. Regis Hotel features
      Hirsch Bedner designed guestrooms and a unique dining experience with
      high quality cuisine and all-day dining venues.

   *  Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai - With two high-rise towers consisting of
      981 guestrooms, including club floors and suites, the Pudong Shangri-
      La features spectacular views.

   *  Crowne Plaza, Shanghai - Situated in the center of the city and only
      minutes away from the Xujihui shopping district, consulate district
      and exhibition venues, the Crowne Plaza is sure to please.

   *  Rendezvous Merry Hotel, Shanghai - Bringing sophisticated style and
      personalized service to the heart of Jing An District of Puxi
      Shanghai, the Rendezvous Merry Hotel is located seven minutes from
      Jing An Commercial and Shopping Centre and Jiangsu Road Metro Station.

American Airlines Vacations is the only travel vacation company that allows customers to redeem AAdvantage miles for vacation land components and tour packages. AAdvantage miles can be used for payment, either by themselves or with a credit card co-payment. Examples include:

   *  Acrobatic Show - Attend a thrilling performance with round-trip
      transfer service between the hotel and theatre.

   *  Shopping and City Tours - Visit the great shopping of Shanghai
      including antique, pearl and silk stores, Nanjing Road and Old Town
      Bazaar.

   *  Huangpu River Cruise - Enjoy a one hour boat cruise on the Huangpu
      River with round-trip transfer between the hotel and the wharf.