MIAMI, Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today launched two daily nonstop flights between Miami International Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, operating the service with 50-seat ERJ-145 jet aircraft.

"American and our regional partner, American Eagle, continue to expand service to more than 300 daily departures from Miami, solidifying the hub as the premier gateway to the Americas," said Peter Dolara, American's Senior Vice President based in Miami. "These flights not only offer more options for the traveling public, but will help boost Greater Miami's economy, including tourism and business development."

"We are pleased that American has added service from Cleveland that will provide a new option to travelers to South Florida and convenient connections over American's Latin American hub in Miami to Central and South America," said Cleveland's Airport Director, Ricky Smith.

The schedule for new flights between Miami and Cleveland (all times local) is:

New Terminal Offers Added Convenience

In time for the busy winter travel season, American Eagle has moved into its new location in the North Terminal of Miami International Airport, operating from departure areas at gates D53, D55 and D60.

A state-of-the-art facility housing both American and American Eagle, the terminal offers customers improved check-in and domestic baggage claim as well as a Skytrain to whisk thousands of customers per hour along the 1.4-mile length of the terminal.

"The new terminal not only offers our customers a much more comfortable and enjoyable travel experience, but will provide convenient connections to cities throughout the American Airlines global network," said Pedro Fabregas, President of American Eagle's operations in Miami and the Caribbean.

About American Eagle

American Eagle operates over 1,500 daily flights to nearly 160 cities throughout the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, Mexico and the Caribbean on behalf of American Airlines. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® airlines serve 250 cities in 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve approximately 750 destinations in nearly 150 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com We know why you fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR).

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SOURCE American Eagle Airlines