AA February Traffic
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549
_____________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of earliest event
reported: March 8, 2013


American Airlines, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 1-2691 13-1502798 _
(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

AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., issued a press release on March 8, 2013 reporting February revenue and traffic results.  The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

The following exhibit is filed herewith:

Exhibit Number                Description
99.1
Press Release dated March 8, 2013







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.


    American Airlines, Inc.


                                
/s/ Kenneth W. Wimberly
Kenneth W. Wimberly
Corporate Secretary



Dated: March 8, 2013






    

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

99.1
Description

Press Release



                                
Contact:
Sean Collins
 
Media Relations
 
Fort Worth, Texas
 
817 967 1577
 
mediarelations@aa.com

FOR RELEASE: Friday, Mar. 8, 2013
AMR CORPORATION REPORTS RECORD FEBRUARY LOAD FACTOR
Consolidated Passenger Unit Revenue (PRASM) Increased 4.7 Percent

FORT WORTH, Texas - AMR Corporation today reported February 2013 consolidated revenue and traffic results for its principal subsidiary, American Airlines, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, AMR Eagle Holding Corporation.
Consolidated load factor in February was an all-time record high for the month, at 77.9 percent, 2.6 points higher versus the same period last year. Consolidated capacity and traffic were 4.4 percent and 1.1 percent lower year-over-year, respectively.
Domestic capacity and traffic were 5.0 percent and 1.3 percent lower year-over-year, respectively, resulting in a domestic load factor of 81.2 percent, 3.0 points higher compared to the same period last year.
International load factor of 74.6 percent was 2.2 points higher year-over-year, as traffic decreased 0.8 percent on 3.8 percent less capacity. The Pacific entity recorded the highest load factor of 78.1 percent, an increase of 7.6 points versus February 2012.
February's consolidated passenger revenue per available seat mile (PRASM) increased an estimated 4.7 percent versus the same period last year. On a consolidated basis, the company boarded 7.9 million passengers in February.
The Company's Results Are Detailed Below:
AMR Preliminary Results Summary
February 2013 consolidated year-over-year PRASM change
4.7%
February 2012 consolidated PRASM (cents/ASM)
11.85
February 2013 consolidated fuel price including effective hedges & taxes (dollars/gallon)
$3.33



AMR TRAFFIC SUMMARY
EXCLUDES CHARTER SERVICES

 
 
FEBRUARY
 
 
Year-to-Date
 
 
2013
2012
Change
 
2013
2012
Change
REVENUE PASSENGER MILES (000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
5,503,581

5,575,616

(1.3
)
%
 
11,498,007

11,395,229

0.9

%
 
International
3,543,489

3,573,607

(0.8
)
 
 
7,732,454

7,756,874

(0.3
)
 
 
   Atlantic
894,047

1,004,061

(11.0
)
 
 
1,999,743

2,190,717

(8.7
)
 
 
   Latin America
2,129,049

2,056,965

3.5

 
 
4,613,569

4,441,814

3.9

 
 
   Pacific
520,393

512,581

1.5

 
 
1,119,141

1,124,343

(0.5
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mainline
9,047,070

9,149,223

(1.1
)
 
 
19,230,461

19,152,103

0.4

 
 
Regional
730,658

739,120

(1.1
)
 
 
1,514,897

1,510,571

0.3

 
 
Consolidated
9,777,729

9,888,343

(1.1
)
 
 
20,745,358

20,662,674

0.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AVAILABLE SEAT MILES (000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
6,779,031

7,135,337

(5.0
)
%
 
14,277,684

14,600,639

(2.2
)
%
 
International
4,750,567

4,936,034

(3.8
)
 
 
10,023,001

10,207,208

(1.8
)
 
 
   Atlantic
1,314,392

1,529,503

(14.1
)
 
 
2,760,965

3,099,945

(10.9
)
 
 
   Latin America
2,769,583

2,678,850

3.4

 
 
5,852,863

5,617,724

4.2

 
 
   Pacific
666,591

727,680

(8.4
)
 
 
1,409,173

1,489,540

(5.4
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mainline
11,529,598

12,071,371

(4.5
)
 
 
24,300,685

24,807,847

(2.0
)
 
 
Regional
1,015,184

1,051,296

(3.4
)
 
 
2,150,990

2,197,749

(2.1
)
 
 
Consolidated
12,544,782

13,122,666

(4.4
)
 
 
26,451,674

27,005,596

(2.1
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LOAD FACTOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
81.2

78.1

3.0

Pts
80.5

78.0

2.5

Pts
 
International
74.6

72.4

2.2

 
 
77.1

76.0

1.2

 
 
   Atlantic
68.0

65.6

2.4

 
 
72.4

70.7

1.8

 
 
   Latin America
76.9

76.8

0.1

 
 
78.8

79.1

(0.2
)
 
 
   Pacific
78.1

70.4

7.6

 
 
79.4

75.5

3.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mainline
78.5

75.8

2.7

 
 
79.1

77.2

1.9

 
 
Regional
72.0

70.3

1.7

 
 
70.4

68.7

1.7

 
 
Consolidated
77.9

75.4

2.6

 
 
78.4

76.5

1.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PASSENGERS BOARDED
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mainline
6,359,713

6,415,452

(0.9
)
%
 
13,337,253

13,185,687

1.1

%
 
Regional
1,542,068

1,549,884

(0.5
)
 
 
3,184,594

3,153,782

1.0

 
 
Consolidated
7,901,781

7,965,336

(0.8
)
 
 
16,521,847

16,339,469

1.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SYSTEM CARGO TON MILES (000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
126,053

140,388

(10.2
)
%
 
249,067

276,054

(9.8
)
%


Note: Regional data includes operations by wholly owned subsidiaries of AMR, and operations performed by third parties under executed air service agreements.



Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information
This news release could be viewed as containing forward-looking statements or information. Actual results may differ materially from the results suggested by the statements and information contained herein for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to, the impact of the bankruptcy filings of the Company and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries, the Company's ability to refinance, extend or repay its near and intermediate term debt, the Company's substantial level of indebtedness and related interest rates, the potential impact of volatile and rising fuel prices, impairments and restructuring charges. The Company cannot predict what the ultimate value of any of its securities may be. Accordingly, the Company urges that caution be exercised with respect to existing and future investments in any of these securities (including the Company's common stock) or other Company claims. Readers are referred to the documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2012, which further identify the important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this news release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement or information.

About American Airlines
American Airlines focuses on providing an exceptional travel experience across the globe, serving more than 260 airports in more than 50 countries and territories. American's fleet of nearly 900 aircraft fly more than 3,500 daily flights worldwide from hubs in Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. American flies to nearly 100 international locations including important markets such as London, Madrid, Sao Paulo and Tokyo. With more than 500 new planes scheduled to join the fleet, including continued deliveries of the Boeing 737 family of aircraft and new additions such as the Boeing 777-300ER and the Airbus A320 family of aircraft, American is building toward the youngest and most modern fleet among major U.S. carriers. American's website, AA.com®, provides customers with easy access to check and book fares, and personalized news, information and travel offers. American's AAdvantage® program, one of the most popular frequent flyer programs in the world, lets members redeem miles for flights to almost 950 destinations worldwide, as well as flight upgrades, vacation packages, car rentals, hotel stays and other retail products. The airline also offers nearly 40 Admirals Club® locations worldwide providing comfort, convenience, and an environment with a full range of services making it easy for customers to stay productive without interruption. American is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest airlines in the world, including global brands like British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Iberia Airlines, Japan Airlines, LAN and Qantas. Together, its members serve more than 900 destinations with more than 9,000 daily flights to 150 countries and territories. Connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir or Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AMR Corporation common stock trades under the symbol “AAMRQ” on the OTCQB marketplace, operated by OTC Markets Group.
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