American Airlines Group Inc (AAL)

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AMR CORPORATION REPORTS NET PROFIT OF $357 MILLION, EXCLUDING REORGANIZATION AND SPECIAL ITEMS – AMR’S BEST SECOND QUARTER RESULT IN COMPANY HISTORY

On a GAAP Basis, Net Profit was $220 Million, a $461 Million Improvement over Second Quarter of Last Year and the First Second Quarter Net Profit Since 2007

FORT WORTH, Texas – AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. Key highlights include:

? Consolidated and mainline passenger revenue of $5.6 billion and $4.9 billion, respectively – highest passenger revenue for the second quarter in company history

? Net profit of $357 million, excluding reorganization and special items, a $262 million improvement year-over-year

? Operating profit of $502 million, excluding special items, a $254 million improvement over second quarter 2012. GAAP operating profit of $489 million, a $347 million improvement year-over-year

? Consolidated unit costs, excluding fuel and special items, improved 5.8 percent year-over-year, marking the third consecutive quarter of unit cost reduction on that basis

? American continued its fleet renewal and took delivery of nine fuel-efficient Boeing 737-800s and three 777-300ERs in the quarter. For the year, the company has taken delivery of 24 new aircraft, including six 777-300ERs

? American and US Airways continue to anticipate closing their merger in the third quarter of 2013