AMR SABRE RELEASE 8K October 31, 2012
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of earliest event
reported: October 31, 2012
AMR CORPORATION _
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8400 75-1825172 _
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
4333 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76155
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(817) 963-1234 _
(Registrant's telephone number)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On October 31, 2012, American Airlines, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation) and Sabre Holdings issued a joint press release. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
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99.1 | | Press Release dated October 31, 2012 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
AMR CORPORATION
/s/ Kenneth W. Wimberly
Kenneth W. Wimberly
Corporate Secretary
Dated: October 31, 2012
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
99.1 | Description
Press Release dated October 31, 2012 |
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American Airlines | Sabre Holdings |
Media Relations | Media Relations |
Fort Worth, Texas | Southlake, Texas |
817-967-1577 | 682-605-3864 |
mediarelations@aa.com | sabrenews@sabre.com |
| media@sabreholdings.com |
FOR RELEASE: Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012
AMERICAN AIRLINES AND SABRE HOLDINGS ISSUED THE FOLLOWING JOINT STATEMENT
FORT WORTH, Texas / SOUTHLAKE, Texas - Sabre and American Airlines announce they have settled their disputes and have renewed their current distribution agreement for multiple years. American has also agreed to negotiate with Sabre for additional technology services in the future. As part of the settlement, American will receive a monetary payment from Sabre. American will continue pursuing its direct connect initiative. Additional information will be announced at a later date. Terms of the settlement and distribution agreements require review and approval by the court presiding over AMR Corporation's restructuring procedures.
About American Airlines
American Airlines, American Eagle® and the AmericanConnection® carrier serve 260 airports in more than 50 countries and territories with, on average, more than 3,500 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers nearly 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, 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® 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 and members-elect serve more than 900 destinations with more than 9,000 daily flights to 150 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, and AAdvantage are trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. AMR Corporation common stock trades under the symbol “AAMRQ” on the OTCQB marketplace, operated by OTC Markets Group.
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