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NEW YORK - AUGUST 20: American Airlines passenger Emmaline ...

(AP) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:10:58 GMT

(AP) - NEW YORK - AUGUST 20: American Airlines passenger Emmaline Allwood gets information on Aircell's inflight broadband internet service, Gogo, from Jared Karns in the AA terminal at JFK Airport August 20, 2008 in New York City. Today, American Airlines became the first U.S. airline to offer passengers complete mobile broadband service onboard its entire fleet of 767-200 aircraft. (Jonathan Fickies/AP/American Airlines)

American Airlines MD-80 aircrafts sit on the tarmac at Chicago's ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:37:32 GMT

(Reuters) - American Airlines MD-80 aircrafts sit on the tarmac at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport April 9, 2008. (John Gress/Reuters)

An airport employee monitors a hose while refueling an American ...

(AFP/Getty Images) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:42:26 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images) - An airport employee monitors a hose while refueling an American Airlines plane at the Oakland International Airport in Oakland, 2007. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that a "perfect storm" of soaring fuel costs and slipping demand could cost global airlines 6.1 billion US dollars this year.(AFP/Getty Images/Justin Sullivan)

American Airlines passengers at the ticket counter at Chicago's ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:56:11 GMT

(Reuters) - American Airlines passengers at the ticket counter at Chicago's O'Hare International, Airport April 10, 2008. (John Gress/Reuters)

An American Airlines plane takes off past other planes parked ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:16:10 GMT

(Reuters) - An American Airlines plane takes off past other planes parked at the terminal of LaGuardia Airport in New York, November 8, 2007. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)

An American Airlines jet takes off from Los Angeles International ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:54:10 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - An American Airlines jet takes off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California, February 2008. American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia of Spain said Thursday they had signed a commercial agreement to cooperate over flights between North America and Europe to help overcome soaring fuel costs.(AFP/Getty Images/File/David Mcnew)

British Airways aricraft at Heathrow Airport in London. American ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:54:10 GMT

(AFP/File) - British Airways aricraft at Heathrow Airport in London. American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia of Spain said Thursday they had signed a commercial agreement to cooperate over flights between North America and Europe to help overcome soaring fuel costs.(AFP/File/John D Mchugh)

The tail of an American Airlines aircraft is seen at Roissy ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:33:53 GMT

(AFP/File) - The tail of an American Airlines aircraft is seen at Roissy charles de Gaulle airport in 2005. American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia of Spain said Thursday they had signed an agreement to cooperate over flights between North America and Europe to help them overcome soaring fuel costs.(AFP/File/Joel Robine)

Dave Harris. (PRNewsFoto/American Airlines, Inc.) ...

(AP) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:04:09 GMT

(AP) - Dave Harris. (PRNewsFoto/American Airlines, Inc.)

Dave Harris. (PRNewsFoto/American Airlines, Inc.) ...

(AP) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:59:02 GMT

(AP) - Dave Harris. (PRNewsFoto/American Airlines, Inc.)

Virgin Atlantic boss Richard Branson, seen here in March 2008, ...

(AFP) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:07:51 GMT

(AFP) - Virgin Atlantic boss Richard Branson, seen here in March 2008, has written to US presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain to warn against a potential alliance between British Airways and American Airlines, it emerged Monday.(AFP/Anoek de Groot)

Lawrence Jenkins, founder of Lawrence Jenkins Photography and ...

(AP) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:45:21 GMT

(AP) - Lawrence Jenkins, founder of Lawrence Jenkins Photography and the author of 'We Remember,' was featured on 'American Airlines Living Your Dream,' which airs on 'The Michael Baisden Show' each month. (PRNewsFoto/American Airlines, Inc.)

This image made from television shows passengers being evacuated ...

(AP) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:46:27 GMT

(AP) - This image made from television shows passengers being evacuated by inflatable chutes Tuesday Aug. 5, 2008 after a Honolulu-bound American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport because someone smelled smoke in the cabin. No sign of fire was found on the aircraft. (AP Photo/KTLA -TV via APTN)

A monitor showing the status of American Airlines' flights, ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:38:38 GMT

(Reuters) - A monitor showing the status of American Airlines' flights, many of them cancelled, can be seen at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Gapevine, Texas, April 10, 2008. (Mike Stone/Reuters)

Passengers deplane from an American Airlines commerical flight ...

(AFP) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:05:14 GMT

(AFP) - Passengers deplane from an American Airlines commerical flight after it made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles. The passenger jet made an emergency landing and was evacuated at Los Angeles International Aiport after a pilot reported smoke in the aircraft, officials said.(AFP/Robyn Beck)

Emergency crews examine American Airlines flight 31 after the ...

(AP) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:51:00 GMT

(AP) - Emergency crews examine American Airlines flight 31 after the Honolulu-bound aircraft made an emergency landing Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Los Angeles International Airport, after someone said they smelled smoke in the cabin. Passengers were evacuated by inflatable chutes and six of the passengers, including a child, were treated at the scene for bumps, bruises and other minor injuries, city fire spokesman Brian Humphrey said.(AP Photo/Carlos Delgado)

Emergency crews examine American Airlines flight 31 after the ...

(AP) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:50:38 GMT

Customers wait in line after a computer glitch crippled the ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:12:15 GMT

Customers wait in line after a computer glitch crippled the ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:12:15 GMT

An American Airlines employee arranges baggage after a software ...

(AP) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:48:11 GMT

(AP) - An American Airlines employee arranges baggage after a software glitch, that controls a baggage conveyer failed at the American Airlines terminal at JFK in New York on Wednesday July 30, 2008 causing heavy delays and some planes taking off without passenger luggage. (AP Photo/Rick Maiman)

A luggage pile is seen in the foreground as customers wait in ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:43:22 GMT

(Reuters) - A luggage pile is seen in the foreground as customers wait in line after a computer glitch crippled the baggage handling system at the American Airlines' Terminal 8 at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport July 30, 2008. AMR Corp's American Airlines said on Wednesday about 35 flights have been delayed from JFK Airport after the software that controls the baggage sorting conveyor belt malfunctioned. REUTERS/Joshua Lott (UNITED STATES)

Customers add their bags to a pile of luggage after a computer ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:54:51 GMT

(Reuters) - Customers add their bags to a pile of luggage after a computer glitch crippled the baggage handling system at the American Airlines' Terminal 8 at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport July 30, 2008. AMR Corp's American Airlines said on Wednesday about 35 flights have been delayed from JFK Airport after the software that controls the baggage sorting conveyor belt malfunctioned. REUTERS/Joshua Lott (UNITED STATES)

An airport employee uses a cart to move luggage after a computer ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:53:31 GMT

(Reuters) - An airport employee uses a cart to move luggage after a computer glitch crippled the baggage handling system at the American Airlines' Terminal 8 at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport July 30, 2008. AMR Corp's American Airlines said on Wednesday about 35 flights have been delayed from JFK Airport after the software that controls the baggage sorting conveyor belt malfunctioned. REUTERS/Joshua Lott (UNITED STATES)

Customers wait in line after a computer glitch crippled the ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:48:42 GMT

(Reuters) - Customers wait in line after a computer glitch crippled the baggage handling system at the American Airlines' Terminal 8 at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport July 30, 2008. AMR Corp's American Airlines said on Wednesday about 35 flights have been delayed from JFK Airport after the software that controls the baggage sorting conveyor belt malfunctioned. REUTERS/Joshua Lott (UNITED STATES)

An airport employee uses a cart to move luggage after a computer ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:41:50 GMT

Customers wait in line after a computer glitch crippled the ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:41:35 GMT

An airport employee keeps an eye on luggage after a computer ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:40:41 GMT

(Reuters) - An airport employee keeps an eye on luggage after a computer glitch crippled the baggage handling system at the American Airlines' Terminal 8 at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, July 30, 2008. (Joshua Lott/Reuters)

Luggage sits inside Terminal 8 at JFK International Airport ...

(AP) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:20:07 GMT

(AP) - Luggage sits inside Terminal 8 at JFK International Airport in New York, Wednesday, July 30, 2008. A computer software glitch crippled the baggage handling system at an American Airlines terminal at Kennedy Airport on Wednesday, delaying some flights and causing a luggage pileup at the ticket counters. (AP Photo/Rick Maiman)

Luggage is sorted inside Terminal 8 at JFK International Airport ...

(AP) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:18:21 GMT

(AP) - Luggage is sorted inside Terminal 8 at JFK International Airport in New York, Wednesday, July 30, 2008. A computer software glitch crippled the baggage handling system at an American Airlines terminal at Kennedy Airport on Wednesday, delaying some flights and causing a luggage pileup at the ticket counters. (AP Photo/Rick Maiman)

Annie Suvreda pushes her luggage cart into line while her daughter ...

(AP) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:17:37 GMT

(AP) - Annie Suvreda pushes her luggage cart into line while her daughter Ana Balen, 7, sleeps on top of the pile at the American Airlines terminal at JFK International Airport in New York, Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Suvreda was checking in for a flight to Mexico. A computer software glitch crippled the baggage handling system at an American Airlines terminal at Kennedy Airport on Wednesday, delaying some flights and causing a luggage pileup at the ticket counters. (AP Photo/Rick Maiman)

People pass luggage inside Terminal 8 at JFK International Airport ...

(AP) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:15:51 GMT

(AP) - People pass luggage inside Terminal 8 at JFK International Airport in New York, Wednesday, July 30, 2008. A computer software glitch crippled the baggage handling system at an American Airlines terminal at Kennedy Airport on Wednesday, delaying some flights and causing a luggage pileup at the ticket counters. (AP Photo/Rick Maiman)

American Airlines passengers wait in line to check in at the ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:00:37 GMT

(Reuters) - American Airlines passengers wait in line to check in at the ticket counter at Miami International airport in this April 11, 2008 file photo. (Carlos Barria/Reuters)

Hundreds of bags wait to be checked at the American Airlines ...

(AP) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:37:22 GMT

(AP) - Hundreds of bags wait to be checked at the American Airlines terminal at New York's Kennedy Airport Wednesday, July 30, 2008. The carrier's baggage system was not functioning Wednesday, causing some flights to be delayed and others to take off without baggage. (AP Photo/WCBS 880, Mike Xirinachs)

American Airlines debuts new, Latin American-influenced fare ...

(AP) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:28:06 GMT

(AP) - American Airlines debuts new, Latin American-influenced fare developed by Chef Stephan Pyles. American Airlines customers traveling on southbound Latin America flights can dine on chipotle BBQ short ribs served with three cheese mushroom polenta and saut�ed broccolini. (PRNewsFoto/American Airlines, Inc.)

In this Monday, Aug. 7, 2006 file photo, an American Airlines ...

(AP) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:42:37 GMT

(AP) - In this Monday, Aug. 7, 2006 file photo, an American Airlines aircraft departs Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). A strong earthquake shook Southern California on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, causing buildings to sway and triggering some precautionary evacuations. No immediate damage was reported. Preliminary information from the U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake at magnitude 5.8, centered 29 miles east-southeast of downtown Los Angeles near Chino Hills in San Bernardino County. (AP Photo/Ric Francis, File)