ADVISORY/East Meets West At San Jose International as American Airlines Launches Flights to Taipei and Paris On April 1.

News Editors/Travel Writers

ADVISORY...for Sunday (April 1)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

BACKGROUND

On April 1, American Airlines will make history at San Jose International Airport when it launches two new international routes on the same day - to Taipei and Paris. American will celebrate throughout the day with Chinese and French cuisine, music and performers. Don't miss the inaugural ceremonies and an opportunity to photograph the interior of American's largest airplane, the Boeing "Triple 7."

WHAT:     Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies and Inaugural Celebration
          Photo opportunity and tour of American's Boeing 777

WHEN:     Sunday, April 1
          11:00 a.m.      - "Triple 7" Photo opportunity
          12:00 p.m.      - Lion Dance Procession
          12:30 p.m.      - Remarks
          12:45 p.m.      - Taipei Ribbon Cutting, passenger
                            boarding begins
          1:30 p.m.       - Taipei Flight Departs
          1:35 p.m.       - Photo opp: 777 passing 767, water cannon
          5:20 p.m.       - Can-Can Dancers and Parisian Entertainment
          5:35 p.m.       - Remarks
          5:45 p.m.       - Paris Ribbon Cutting, passenger boarding
                            begins
          6:30 p.m.       - Paris Flight Departs

WHERE:    San Jose International Airport
          Gate A15

WHO:      George Shirakawa, Jr., Vice-Mayor of San Jose

          Ralph Tonseth, Director-San Jose International Airport

          Leo Loane, Regional Sales Manager-American Airlines

          Franco Tedeschi, General Manager-American Airlines

          Sam Yan, General Manager-EVA Airways

          Vincent Tseng, Director General-Taipei Economic and
          Cultural Representative Office

          Bruno Guerquin, Deputy Counsel General, French Consulate