ADVISORY/American Airlines to Make Major San Jose International Route Announcement.

Business Editors

ADVISORY...for Wednesday, Sept. 27

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

BACKGROUND: As it develops its West Coast route network, American Airlines has
made San Jose International Airport a focal point for growth and expansion,
building on San Jose's robust economy, the high-tech leadership of the Silicon
Valley, and the area's strategic geographical location. So far this year,
American has added 17 daily departures at San Jose to points like Honolulu,
Denver, Phoenix, New York JFK, Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Los Angeles. Two
more points will be added on Dec. 15 with American's introduction of San Jose
service to Maui and Miami. This will boost the airline's total operations at
San Jose to 73 flights a day. Now, American is poised to announce important new
international routes that will enhance San Jose's standing as a major
international air transport gateway. WHO: Don Carty, American's chairman and
CEO Mike Gunn, American's executive vice president of marketing and planning
WHAT: A news conference to announce important new international routes for San
Jose International Airport WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000 at 11:00 a.m.
(Pacific time) WHERE: Capital Club Athletics Corinthian Ballroom   196 North
Third Street (Third and St. James)   San Jose, California

PHOTO, VIDEO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: Mr. Carty and Mr. Gunn will be available for one-on-one interviews after the news conference, and there will also be a chance to see and photograph an array of product developments American is introducing in San Jose and other parts of its route network.