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AMERICAN INSIGHT A A .COM/FINAL APPROACH There's nothing wrong with a little healthy competition, especially when it supports a worthy cause. At American Airlines, employ- ees are joining forces to participate in the company's Jet Pull events, which are part of American Giving and benefit United Way. This year, American is expanding on the long-held tradition by conducting even more Jet Pulls. These competitions are just one component of the airline's philanthropic programs under American Giving. In the Jet Pulls, employees create teams of 20 and pay a small fee to enter a contest to see who can pull an aircraft 15 feet the fastest. The competition is timed, and one winning team keeps the "traveling trophy," along with bragging rights for the rest of the year. Last year, 111 teams participated in the Jet Pulls and helped contribute to the company's total of $1.4 million raised for United Way. The winning team, CLT's Hotbaggers, hailed from Charlotte, N.C., and pulled a 50-ton Airbus A319 in just 3.708 seconds. This year, Jet Pulls are being held in September and October at hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, Philadel- phia and Phoenix, as well as at the Tulsa Main- tenance Base. These contests are a chance for American to support the communities it serves and care for those in need. In 2015, we will conduct a nationwide United Way campaign. For details about your local community's United Way, visit Liveunited.org. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Automated Passport Control (APC) program is taking the stress out of clearing customs and is helping travelers get rid of paper forms. Now avail- able in all of American's hub cities (with the exception of Philadel- phia), APC expedites the entry process for U.S., Canadian and eligible Visa Waiver Program in- ternational travelers by providing an automated process through CBP's Primary Inspection area. Rather than completing a paper declarations form, you can use self-serve kiosks to submit Customs declaration forms and biographical information. APC is a free service, doesn't require pre-registration or membership and maintains the highest levels of protection with the handling of personal data. Travelers using APC experience shorter wait times, less congestion in arrivals halls and faster process- ing – making it easier to reach connecting flights. When you land in the U.S., proceed to a self-serve kiosk in the Customs hall, where you'll scan your passport, take a photograph using the kiosk and answer a series of questions verifying biographical and flight information. After you've com- pleted the questions, a receipt will be issued. Just take your passport and receipt to a CBP Officer to finalize your inspection for entry into the U.S. If you're traveling with others residing at the same address, you can all be processed together. APC en- hances your overall international travel experience and helps you reach American soil faster. Reserve a Main Cabin Extra™ seat and enjoy up to six inches of additional legroom, be seated toward the front of the Main Cabin and receive Group 1 boarding. Seats are available for purchase on aa.com, through A A Reserva- tions, select travel agencies, airport self-service machines and on mobile devices. A Advantage® Executive Platinum and Platinum, Dividend Miles Chairman's Preferred, Platinum and Gold, and oneworld-status equivalents and customers who purchase a full-fare Main Cabin ticket receive complimen- tary access to Main Cabin Extra seats. A Advantage Gold, oneworld Ruby and Divi- dend Miles Silver Preferred members can pur- chase Main Cabin Extra seats for 50 percent off or enjoy complimentary access within 24 hours of departure when seats are available. Visit aa.com/maincabinextra for details. Competition For a Cause American Airlines employees pull together their strength to benefit United Way. Arrive Back into the States with Ease Automated Passport Control simplifies and expedites the Customs process for travelers. More Room to Relax with Main Cabin Extra Reserve more legroom for your holiday travel. Pulling a plane is hard work, but this determined bunch has it handled. A A .CO M/A M E R I C A NWAY O C TO B E R 2 01 4 93

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