Today's Newspaper Reports on American - Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 11:16                                                             November 4, 2004

VIA FACSIMILE

Mr. Jeff Brundage

Sr. Vice President ER

American Airlines, Inc.

PO Box 616616 MD 5235

DFW Airport, TX   75261-9616

Re:       Today’s Newspaper Reports on American

Dear Jeff:

This is in follow-up to our joint APA, APFA, and TWU debrief conference call today.  We discussed our concerns over the published articles in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and Dallas Morning News (attached) that quotes you as saying “American will probably negotiate side letter of agreements that could significantly change the labor agreements it reached in April 2003.”

During our call, I reemphasized that the TWU will not renegotiate our collective bargaining agreement through any side letters.  Any changes that modify or amend our collective bargaining agreement reached in April 2003, or any restructuring will be decided and ratified by our membership with no exceptions.  We have asked that you respond in writing clarifying these misquotes as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

James C. Little

                                                            Director Air Transport Division

                                                            Intl. Executive Vice President

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