Even in bankruptcy protection American Airlines continues to grow important Brazilian market

Although American Airlines is cutting capacity and aircraft as part of its bankruptcy protection proceedings, it is continuing to grow its important presence in Latin America with new routes and capacity upgrades. American is the largest carrier between North America and Latin America, achieving the highest yield in the market compared to any other US carrier. Latin America is also American's highest-yielding market.

American has announced 18 new frequencies to Latin America in its Southern Hemisphere winter schedule, including a new daily route between Miami and Manaus from Jun-2012. It is also plans to begin operating in June on a year-round basis five additional flights per week on Dallas-Sao Paulo, four additional flights on Miami-Belo Horizonte and two additional flights on Miami-Brasila - all of which were previously only operated during the peak Southern Hemisphere summer months.