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Nov 2, 00, 10:19 am
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Press Release
SOURCE: American Eagle Airlines
American Eagle Now Has 'Nothing But Jets' at Chicago O'Hare
CHICAGO, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today completed its transition to an all jet operation at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The airline now offers ``nothing but jets'' on every one of its 163 daily departures from O'Hare to 31 cities throughout the Midwest.
``This is truly a proud moment in our company's 16-year history,'' said American Eagle President Peter Bowler. ``With jetbridge boarding for all of our flights, a spectacular renovation of our facilities at Concourse G, and now an all jet operation, American Eagle is certainly the leading regional operator at O'Hare. Our customers have told us repeatedly how much they love our regional jets. Now our O'Hare customers can enjoy regional jet service every time they fly American Eagle.''
``The City of Chicago congratulates American Eagle on completing its historic transition to an all jet operation at O'Hare,'' said Thomas Walker, Commissioner of Aviation for the City of Chicago. ``This new generation of quieter aircraft has already had a remarkable impact on the industry while providing choices for the traveling public.''
American Eagle announced last May that it would gradually convert all of its turboprop flights at O'Hare to regional jets and it began implementing the transition in July. To promote the all jet service, American Eagle has run an advertising campaign the past several weeks carrying the theme, ``Nothing But Jets.'' The campaign includes radio, print and billboard advertising.
American Eagle operates two models of the Embraer regional jet on its O'Hare routes -- the 37-seat ERJ-135 and the 50-seat ERJ-145.
American Eagle has been a pioneer in covered boarding for regional aircraft, especially at O'Hare, where it uses jetbridges to board and deplane all of its flights at Concourse G, and where it is the only regional airline to offer covered boarding. A major renovation of Concourse G is now under way and will be complete by the end of the year.
From O'Hare -- American's ``Gateway to the World'' -- American and American Eagle combined offer more than 500 daily departures to 102 destinations. American Eagle provides convenient connections to American's flights to Europe and Japan and to cities throughout the United States.
With a fleet of more than 270 jet and turboprop aircraft, American Eagle and its wholly owned Business Express Airlines affiliate offer more than 1,700 daily flights to 140 cities throughout the United States, Canada, The Bahamas and the Caribbean. Members of American's AADVANTAGE frequent traveler program earn a minimum of 500 miles for every American Eagle or Business Express flight.
Current AMR Corp. (NYSE: AMR - news) news releases are available via the Internet. The address is http://www.amrcorp.com/corpcomm.htm.
SOURCE: American Eagle Airlines
Press Release
SOURCE: American Eagle Airlines
American Eagle Now Has 'Nothing But Jets' at Chicago O'Hare
CHICAGO, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today completed its transition to an all jet operation at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The airline now offers ``nothing but jets'' on every one of its 163 daily departures from O'Hare to 31 cities throughout the Midwest.
``This is truly a proud moment in our company's 16-year history,'' said American Eagle President Peter Bowler. ``With jetbridge boarding for all of our flights, a spectacular renovation of our facilities at Concourse G, and now an all jet operation, American Eagle is certainly the leading regional operator at O'Hare. Our customers have told us repeatedly how much they love our regional jets. Now our O'Hare customers can enjoy regional jet service every time they fly American Eagle.''
``The City of Chicago congratulates American Eagle on completing its historic transition to an all jet operation at O'Hare,'' said Thomas Walker, Commissioner of Aviation for the City of Chicago. ``This new generation of quieter aircraft has already had a remarkable impact on the industry while providing choices for the traveling public.''
American Eagle announced last May that it would gradually convert all of its turboprop flights at O'Hare to regional jets and it began implementing the transition in July. To promote the all jet service, American Eagle has run an advertising campaign the past several weeks carrying the theme, ``Nothing But Jets.'' The campaign includes radio, print and billboard advertising.
American Eagle operates two models of the Embraer regional jet on its O'Hare routes -- the 37-seat ERJ-135 and the 50-seat ERJ-145.
American Eagle has been a pioneer in covered boarding for regional aircraft, especially at O'Hare, where it uses jetbridges to board and deplane all of its flights at Concourse G, and where it is the only regional airline to offer covered boarding. A major renovation of Concourse G is now under way and will be complete by the end of the year.
From O'Hare -- American's ``Gateway to the World'' -- American and American Eagle combined offer more than 500 daily departures to 102 destinations. American Eagle provides convenient connections to American's flights to Europe and Japan and to cities throughout the United States.
With a fleet of more than 270 jet and turboprop aircraft, American Eagle and its wholly owned Business Express Airlines affiliate offer more than 1,700 daily flights to 140 cities throughout the United States, Canada, The Bahamas and the Caribbean. Members of American's AADVANTAGE frequent traveler program earn a minimum of 500 miles for every American Eagle or Business Express flight.
Current AMR Corp. (NYSE: AMR - news) news releases are available via the Internet. The address is http://www.amrcorp.com/corpcomm.htm.
SOURCE: American Eagle Airlines