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DECEMBER 1 2008
It was playwright and noted winter-sports en-
thusiast William Shakespeare who first penned
the line “To ski, or not to ski … ”. For travelers
on American Airlines, the real question is not
whether toski butwhere. Thismonth, American
andAmericanEagleonceagain launchseasonal
flights to some of the most popular winter-
sportsdestinations in theUnitedStates, includ-
ing Eagle/Vail, Steamboat Springs, Gunnison/
Crested Butte, andMontrose/Telluride in Colo-
rado; andJacksonHole inWyoming.
The seasonal service, starting in mid-
December,complementsouryear-roundservice
to the ski gateways of Denver, Colorado; Salt
Lake City, Utah; Reno/Tahoe, Nevada; and Cal-
gary and Vancouver, Canada. Put it all together,
and it’sasclearasacrisp,winterday thatAmer-
icanAirlines isat the topof themountainwhen it
comes toservingskiersandsnowboarders.
American offers nonstop service to ski des-
tinations from Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los
Angeles, Miami, and New York and has conve-
nient connecting flights from hundreds of other
citiesaswell.So if youhave theurge togoracing
down amountain (or simply to enjoy spectacu-
lar scenery or sip a hot beverage by a crackling
fire), consider American your convenient lift to
the summit from just about anywhere.
AMountainofOptions
Shakespearemight ask “What’s in a name?” of
the ground transportation and accommodation
transportation, local activities, and sightseeing
from among dozens of options. Don’t need the
flights?Choosea land-only package.Whichever
wayyoudecide togo, you’llsavemoney,because
purchasingpackages throughAmericanAirlines
Vacations is oftenmore economical thanbuying
trip components individually.
Want anotherway tosave?AmericanAirlines
Vacations is theonly travel company that allows
customers to redeem AAdvantage miles to pay
for all or part of their land arrangements, in-
cludinghotel andcarreservationsandactivities.
YoucanpaywithAAdvantagemilesaloneorwith
a combinationofmilesanda credit card.
Heed theCall
If it’s true, as Shakespeare opined, that “All the
world’saski resort, andall themenandwomen
merely skiers,” then join the party by contact-
ing American Airlines. Fresh snow, stunning
vistas, invigorating mountain air, and relaxing
accommodations arebeckoning. Heed their call
by booking a convenient and affordable flight at
(you can book hotels and rental
cars there too) or perhaps a complete winter
vacation package at
. Our
helpful reservationsagentsarealsostandingby
at thenumbers shownon theoppositepage.
Don’t let this be the “winter of your discon-
tent.”Grab your skisor snowboardandhead for
the (snowy) hills. At American Airlines, we’ll be
ready andwaiting for you.
options available to winter vacationers. The
answer? Everything, if the name is American
Airlines Vacations. For more than 20 years,
American Airlines Vacations has been offering
high-quality, affordable vacation packages tai-
lored to individual interests and preferences. In
ski country alone, American Airlines Vacations
offers a choice of more than 200 hotels and re-
sorts coveringa variety of budgetsand tastes.
American Airlines Vacations lets travel-
ers choose their own flights, hotels, ground
AmericanHelpsYouHittheSlopes
Here’s a way to save on guide-
books thenext time you’replan-
ning a trip: Just visit American
Airlines’ website, AA.com. You’ll find interesting and helpful information
onmore than200citiesaround theglobe, including local attractions, din-
ingand lodgingoptions, nightlife, shopping tips, andeven listingsof plac-
es towork out or hold businessmeetings. It’s all conveniently compiled
on the“Travel Information”sectionofAA.com.Clickon the link for“Desti-
nation Information,” then “DestinationGuides,” and you’reon yourway.
In addition toDestinationGuides, there’smuchmore to theTravel In-
formation section of AA.com. The site also offersmaps, current weath-
er and forecasts for both domestic and international destinations, and
airport information, including ticket-counter hours for each of the air-
ports American andAmericanEagle serve. Also included is information
about American’s baggage policies, travelingwith pets or children, and
security/check-in tips, to name just a few of the topics covered. You can
even view informationabout yourflight, suchasmealmenusandspecial
meal information, and learnabout onboard communication technology.
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