American Airlines is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the AAdvantage frequent flyer programme � the world�s first frequent flyer programme � with a triple miles promotion . Between now and 31 March 2006, when members fly from the UK or Ireland to the US on an eligible Business or First Class ticket, they will earn triple AAdvantage miles � enough for a free trip within Europe after one flight to the US.

Members can redeem their miles to over 850 worldwide destinations on American or any of our more than 20 AAdvantage participating airlines. Some examples include off-peak travel within Europe on British Airways to destinations such as Paris, Barcelona, Zurich and Athens for only 20,000 miles. Alternatively miles can be redeemed on American for off-peak travel to New York, Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles or Las Vegas for just 40,000 miles.

When American Airlines launched the AAdvantage programme in 1981 with just under 300,000 members, some may have viewed the idea as just another short-term marketing promotion. But 25 years later � and more than 50 million members strong � American Airlines is celebrating the AAdvantage programme�s silver anniversary.

�The AAdvantage programme consistently ranks high as an influential factor in customer choice, and we will continue to provide value to our loyal customers,� said Craig Kreeger, Vice President Europe and Asia Pacific. �This will be one of several promotions to mark this milestone and extend our sincere appreciation to our members for the programme�s continued success.�

The programme has grown to include a wide range of products and services that offer numerous opportunities to earn miles. Members can earn miles with more than 1,500 companies, including more than 35 hotel chains, more than 20 airlines, eight car-rental companies, 18 financial-service companies, and more than 200 brand name retailers. In addition, members can earn miles when making purchases with one of more than 60 affinity card products in 41 markets around the globe.

The AAdvantage programme may have been the first of its kind, but it has been a quarter century of innovation and enhancement that have truly made it the airline industry�s largest and most robust travel awards programme.

ABOUT AMERICAN AIRLINES

American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and AmericanConnection� serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 3,900 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, www.americanairlines.co.uk (in Great Britain) or www.americanairlines.ie (in Ireland), provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalised news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworldsm 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)

Notes to Editors:

Complete terms and conditions are shown below or can be found online at

www.americanairlines.co.uk or www.americanairlines.ie

Terms and Conditions:

� To qualify, members must fly on eligible purchased, published-fare First or Business Class tickets (F, J, A or D booking classes) between 10/1/06 and 31/3/06.

� Any taxes and fees associated with award travel are the responsibility of the passenger and/or advantage member.

� Registration prior to travel is required using promotion code USA3X. Offer applies only to AAdvantage members residing in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

� Bonus offer applies to each completed return trip or two one-way transatlantic trips on American Airlines marketed and operated flights between the UK or Ireland (London/Manchester/Dublin) and the US. Excludes flights to/from Shannon, Ireland.

� Bonus may be earned a maximum of four times.

� Bonus miles will be awarded for each qualifying trip completed during this period, but do not count toward elite status qualification.

� Flights operated by codeshare partners are not eligible for earning miles in this promotion.

� Triple miles will be calculated at 200% of the base flight miles earned.

� Additional restrictions may apply. � Standard AAdvantage award terms and conditions apply.

� American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage programme at any time without notice and to end the AAdvantage programme with six months notice.

For complete details about the AAdvantage programme, visit www.aa.com/aadvantage

AmericanAirlines, AA.com and AAdvantage are marks of American Airlines,Inc.

For further information, please contact American Airlines European Corporate Communications:

Anneliese Morris TEL: +44 (0) 208 577 4804 e-mail: anneliese.morris@aa.com Richard Hedges TEL: +44 (0) 208 577 4712 e-mail: richard.hedges@aa.com