American Pledges to Work with Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Job-Creation Efforts

CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines today issued the following statement from Bob Reding, American's Executive Vice President – Operations, who represented the company at the meeting.

"The meeting resulted in a very productive exchange of viewpoints. The emphasis was on identifying the areas in which there are the greatest opportunities for cooperation and success. We are enthusiastic about the positive view the Mayor and his team have about the importance of aviation to the Chicago economy and his clear personal interest in working as partners going forward."

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SOURCE American Airlines