On January 25, 1930, American Airways was incorporated as a single company, with routes from Boston, New York and Chicago, Illinois to Dallas, and a transcontinental route from Dallas to Los Angeles. American Airlines (AA) is the largest airline in the world in terms of total passengers transported and fleet size citation needed, and the second-largest airline in the world Air France-KLM in terms of total operating revenues.

As of October 2006, American serves 157 cities with a fleet of 672 aircraft. American carries more passengers between the US and Latin America (12.1 million in 2004) than any other airline, and is also strong in the transcontinental market.

PBGC took over the plan on October 26, 2005 and continued uninterrupted payment of benefits to retirees.  The plan covers more than 14,000 workers and retirees and is underfunded by $2.8 billion.  PBGC uses its assets to make up the shortfall and guarantees to pay benefits as promised by the plan up to the maximum allowed by law.

For the American Airlines Pilot Retirement Benefit Program Fixed Income Plan, we included the following factors:

Data comes from the most recent American Airlines Pilot Retirement Benefit Program Fixed Income Plan Form 5500 (Year: 2005) found at www.freeERISA.com. If you have questions or concerns, the best person to ask is your Plan Administrator or your financial advisor.

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