AMR Corporation the parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle airlines,announced a series of actions that will better position it to meet the industry's near-term economic challenges while continuing to build on its foundation and strategy for long-term success.
The American Airlines and American Eagle network restructuring primarily aims to eliminate unprofitable flying and to reallocate resources to hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Miami and New York. These four cities, along with Los Angeles, serve as the cornerstones of the company's network American plans to build on previous investments in these cities and position its network to benefit from closer cooperation with British Airways, Iberia, and other oneworld partners. See the full news release at www.aa.com/newsroom.
Chicago: 57 additional daily flights at Chicago O'Hare airport, 12 new domestic and 3 new international destinations, 487 total daily departures to 114 markets
"It's great to see American Airlines, and its regional partners, increasing their investment in Illinois. Our state is a major transportation crossroads and also home to O'Hare International Airport, one of the world's finest airports. American Airlines addition of 20 new global and U.S. destinations, and 57 new departures from O'Hare, will bring more jobs to Illinois, further boost our tourism industry and strengthen the state's economy."
- Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn
"I want to commend American Airlines and their vision as they continue to build and grow their hub in Chicago. It is further testament to the fact that Chicago is truly a global transportation hub and a gateway to the world. I am pleased that American Airlines will be adding a new flight into Beijing, China, next spring. This new flight along with the new flights to Vancouver and Calgary further strengthen our position as a global city."
- Mayor Richard M. Daley
"As we await a decision by the International Olympic Committee on which city will host the 2016 Games, it is very good to learn that American Airlines will be adding flights back at its Chicago hub and will be starting new service to Beijing, China. The strength and vitality of Chicago can be attributed to its place in history as a transportation hub and any word of new service at O'Hare International Airport is truly good news."
- Jerry Roper, President of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
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