LOS
ANGELES, Feb. 20,
2015 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines is further
bolstering its presence in Los
Angeles, where it has operated service for more than eight
decades, by becoming the Official Airline partner of the Los
Angeles Clippers. American has signed a multi-year deal with the
NBA's Pacific Division champions, which has called Los Angeles home for more than 20
years.
"American already serves more customers than
any other airline at LAX, and our partnership with the Clippers
underscores our commitment to Los
Angeles – a city that is vital to our global network," said
Fernand Fernandez, American's vice
president – Global Marketing. "Like the Clippers, we're invested in
winning. We're 'going for great' by connecting LAX to the places
more customers want to go and spending more than $2 billion on improvements that will improve the
travel experience at the airport and on their
flights."
"This momentous partnership with American
Airlines marks a strategic development of the Clippers brand as we
align with the best in class," said Clippers President of Business
Operations Gillian Zucker. "We are
pleased to welcome American Airlines to the Clippers family as the
Official Airline of the Los Angeles Clippers. We look forward to
working closely with American to strengthen their bond with
Los Angeles
community."
As the Official Airline of the Clippers,
American's logo will appear on the court during home games and the
airline will be a featured sponsor during in-game TV and radio
broadcasts. American's more than 5,000 LAX-based employees already
donate their time and resources to community partners in the
greater Los Angeles area and the
partnership with the Clippers allows for participation in the
team's charitable events throughout the year. American customers
and employees will also have the opportunity to take part in
festivities and events with the Clippers during the
season.
With nearly 200 flights per day to 55 global
destinations, American has been the preferred airline of the
entertainment industry at LAX. American operates the only
three-class transcontinental service to New York with its award-winning Airbus A321T
and the most daily, year round nonstop flights to London, all with fully lie-flat, direct aisle
access seats in First and Business Class.
American's most elite and First Class
customers at LAX can enjoy the private and dedicated VIP Flagship®
Check-In, a customized curb-to-curb airport experience that no
other airline can match with Five-Star Service, as well as its
Admirals Club® and Flagship Lounge locations. Top customers with
tight transfer times may be treated to American's luxury airport
transfer program that escorts customers to their next gate of
departure in a
Cadillac.
American is in the midst of more than
$2 billion in planned improvements to
give customers a superior travel experience around the world. These
investments include fully lie-flat seats on international long-haul
aircraft; international Wi-Fi; more in-flight entertainment options
and power outlets; a new, modern design for Admirals Club lounges
worldwide; and improved food and beverage offerings. In addition to
taking delivery of hundreds of new planes, American is retrofitting
its entire fleet of Boeing 777-200s and selected 767-300s, 757-200s
and Airbus A319s to refresh the cabins and enhance the experience
on domestic and international flights.
About American
Airlines:
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) is the holding company for
American Airlines and US Airways. Together with wholly owned and
third-party regional carriers operating as American Eagle and US
Airways Express, the airlines operate an average of nearly 6,700
flights per day to 339 destinations in 54 countries from its hubs
in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort
Worth, Los Angeles,
Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. The American Airlines
AAdvantage and US Airways Dividend Miles programs allow members to
earn miles for travel, vacation packages, car rentals, hotel stays
and everyday purchases. Members of both programs can redeem miles
for tickets as well as upgrades to First Class and Business Class.
In addition, AAdvantage members can redeem miles for vacation
packages, car rentals, hotel stays and retail products. American is
a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members
and members-elect serve nearly 1,000 destinations with 14,250 daily
flights to 150 countries. Connect with American on Twitter
@AmericanAir and Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines and follow US
Airways on Twitter @USAirways.
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