American Airlines Moves to Terminal 2 at Raleigh/Durham International Airport

American Unveils New Admirals Club Lounge

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines,
which has served the Raleigh/Durham market since 1985, is relocating its
operations to Raleigh/Durham International Airport's new Terminal 2 on Sunday,
Oct. 26. American, a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, previously
operated from Terminal C, which will be demolished in the coming weeks to make
way for the second phase of the Terminal 2 project.
American and American Eagle, which together operate more than 50 daily
departures at RDU, will occupy eight of the north concourse's 19 gates.
Twelve ticket counter positions, with an island designed to ease congestion,
along with 12 self-service devices will offer a smooth check-in process.
Seven security checkpoint lanes will help customers move through security
quickly, and three baggage carousels will deliver luggage in a timely fashion.
The concourse also features 26 specialty retail shops and restaurants and two
moving walkways.
"American and American Eagle are delighted to move into the bright, new
facilities in Terminal 2," said Tom Del Valle, American's Senior Vice
President -- Airport Services. "Our customers will enjoy the spaciousness of
the new terminal, as well as our terrific new Admirals Club(R) lounge."
As part of the move, American will open the doors to its new Admirals Club
lounge located across from gates C1 and C3 on the Mezzanine Level. With more
than 5,000 square feet, the facility seats 121 members and guests. Open Sunday
through Friday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., the
new lounge offers light complimentary snacks, juice, tea, coffee and soft
drinks. Admirals Club lounges also offer delicious fare ranging from seasonal
salads, hot and savory soups, fresh sandwiches and wraps, small bites for a
quick snack, and dessert items for purchase through its food and beverage
program, Amora(TM). Members receive personal assistance with boarding passes,
reservations, seat selection and upgrades.
"We are pleased to open a new Admirals Club lounge as part of the
airline's relocation to Terminal 2," said Nancy Knipp, American's President --
Admirals Club. "Our new facility offers a variety of amenities that Admirals
Club visitors are certain to enjoy."
Admirals Club customers can take advantage of the multi-functional
business center, which includes Lenovo personal computers with complimentary
high-speed Internet access, PC data ports, telephones, printers, copiers and
fax service. Other amenities include a cyber café, spa-like shower
facilities, flat-panel televisions, and a corporate conference room available
for rent.
Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available for Admirals Club members, as well
as individuals using a One-Day Pass to access the Admirals Club facilities.
High-speed Wi-Fi access is available at most locations through a subscription
to T-Mobile for all other visitors. The club is the latest to offer a new
global printing solution, powered by PrinterOn, making it possible for users
to submit print requests via e-mail or Web page uploads from any location and
pick up printed materials from the lounge.
As part of the Raleigh/Durham Admirals Club grand opening, American is
offering a $50 discount for new annual memberships purchased now through Dec.
31, 2008. In addition, existing members eligible for renewal can enjoy $25
off the membership renewal fee. Both purchases and renewals must be made in
person by Dec. 31, 2008, at the Raleigh/Durham Admirals Club lounge.
American operates more than 40 Admirals Club locations in airports
throughout the world, each offering a host of business tools and convenient
services in a professional, secluded environment. For more information on
Admirals Club lounges, including Admirals Club membership and One-Day pass
information, log on to http://www.aa.com/admiralsclub.
About American Airlines
American Airlines, 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 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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SOURCE American Airlines

Andrea Huguely, Corporate Communications of American Airlines,
+1-817-967-1577, corp.comm@aa.com