AMR December 2012 Traffic
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549
_____________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of earliest event
reported: January 9, 2013


AMR CORPORATION _
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 1-8400 75-1825172 _
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)


4333 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76155
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


(817) 963-1234 _
                 (Registrant's telephone number)



         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)


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Item 8.01 Other Events

AMR Corporation issued a press release on January 9, 2013 reporting December revenue and traffic results.  The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.    

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

The following exhibit is filed herewith:

Exhibit Number                Description
99.1
Press Release dated January 9, 2013
    
        




SIGNATURE



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


    AMR CORPORATION


                                
/s/ Kenneth W. Wimberly
Kenneth W. Wimberly
Corporate Secretary



Dated: January 9, 2013






    

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

99.1
Description

Press Release




                            
Contact:    Sean Collins
Media Relations
Fort Worth, Texas
817-967-1577
mediarelations@aa.com

FOR RELEASE: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013


AMR CORPORATION REPORTS DECEMBER 2012 REVENUE AND TRAFFIC RESULTS

Consolidated Passenger Unit Revenue (PRASM) Increased 1.6 Percent

FORT WORTH, Texas - AMR Corporation today reported December 2012 consolidated revenue and traffic results for its principal subsidiary, American Airlines, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, AMR Eagle Holding Corporation.
Consolidated capacity and traffic were 2.0 percent and 2.1 percent higher year-over-year, respectively, resulting in a consolidated load factor of 80.2 percent, an increase of 0.1 points versus the same period last year.
Domestic capacity and traffic were 1.6 percent and 2.4 percent higher year-over-year, respectively, resulting in a domestic load factor of 81.6 percent, 0.6 points higher compared to the same period last year.
International load factor of 79.3 percent was 1.2 points lower year-over-year, as traffic increased 2.1 percent on 3.7 percent more capacity. The Atlantic entity recorded the highest load factor of 83.3 percent, an increase of 2.0 points versus December 2011.
December's consolidated passenger revenue per available seat mile (PRASM) increased an estimated 1.6 percent versus the same period last year. On a consolidated basis, the company boarded 8.9 million passengers in December.

The Company's Results Are Detailed Below:
AMR PRELIMINARY RESULTS SUMMARY
December 2012 consolidated year-over-year PRASM change    1.6%
December 2011 consolidated PRASM (cents/ASM)    12.41
December 2012 consolidated fuel price including effective hedges & taxes (dollars/gallon)    $3.14




AMR TRAFFIC SUMMARY
EXCLUDES CHARTER SERVICES
 
 
DECEMBER
 
Year-to-Date
 
 
2012
2011
Change
2012
2011
Change
REVENUE PASSENGER MILES (000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
6,206,350

6,063,772

2.4

%
75,187,419

76,254,101

(1.4
)
%
 
International
4,258,035

4,168,962

2.1

 
51,163,444

50,189,252

1.9

 
 
   Atlantic
1,279,990

1,346,372

(4.9
)
 
18,452,955

19,061,573

(3.2
)
 
 
   Latin America
2,358,300

2,250,303

4.8

 
25,184,358

24,235,243

3.9

 
 
   Pacific
619,746

572,287

8.3

 
7,526,130

6,892,437

9.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mainline
10,464,385

10,232,734

2.3

 
126,350,862

126,443,353

(0.1
)
 
 
Regional
829,865

833,419

(0.4
)
 
10,209,404

9,890,436

3.2

 
 
Consolidated
11,294,250

11,066,153

2.1

 
136,560,266

136,333,790

0.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AVAILABLE SEAT MILES (000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
7,602,424

7,480,527

1.6

%
89,826,510

91,599,451

(1.9
)
%
 
International
5,368,959

5,178,942

3.7

 
62,721,479

62,654,899

0.1

 
 
   Atlantic
1,536,702

1,655,756

(7.2
)
 
22,272,516

23,833,427

(6.5
)
 
 
   Latin America
3,073,235

2,821,489

8.9

 
31,312,695

29,991,903

4.4

 
 
   Pacific
759,022

701,696

8.2

 
9,136,268

8,829,568

3.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mainline
12,971,383

12,659,469

2.5

 
152,547,989

154,254,350

(1.1
)
 
 
Regional
1,114,548

1,153,302

(3.4
)
 
13,581,611

13,492,527

0.7

 
 
Consolidated
14,085,931

13,812,771

2.0

 
166,129,600

167,746,876

(1.0
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LOAD FACTOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
81.6

81.1

0.6

Pts
83.7

83.2

0.5

Pts
 
International
79.3

80.5

(1.2
)
 
81.6

80.1

1.5

 
 
   Atlantic
83.3

81.3

2.0

 
82.9

80.0

2.9

 
 
   Latin America
76.7

79.8

(3.0
)
 
80.4

80.8

(0.4
)
 
 
   Pacific
81.7

81.6

0.1

 
82.4

78.1

4.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mainline
80.7

80.8

(0.2
)
 
82.8

82.0

0.9

 
 
Regional
74.5

72.3

2.2

 
75.2

73.3

1.9

 
 
Consolidated
80.2

80.1

0.1

 
82.2

81.3

0.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PASSENGERS BOARDED
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mainline
7,206,357

7,008,797

2.8

%
86,335,102

86,042,261

0.3

%
 
Regional
1,732,055

1,731,632


 
21,471,476

21,188,447

1.3

 
 
Consolidated
8,938,412

8,740,429

2.3

 
107,806,578

107,230,708

0.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SYSTEM CARGO TON MILES (000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
149,505

144,178

3.7

%
1,761,430

1,783,283

(1.2
)
%
Note: Regional data is inclusive of American Eagle®, Executive Airlines®, and AmericanConnection®. 



Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information
This news release could be viewed as containing forward-looking statements or information. Actual results may differ materially from the results suggested by the statements and information contained herein for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to, the impact of the bankruptcy filings of the Company and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries, the Company's ability to refinance, extend or repay its near and intermediate term debt, the Company's substantial level of indebtedness and related interest rates, the potential impact of volatile and rising fuel prices, impairments and restructuring charges. The Company cannot predict what the ultimate value of any of its securities may be or whether holders of any such securities will receive any distribution in the Company's reorganization. However, it is likely that the Company's common stock will have little or no value at the time of the Company's emergence from bankruptcy, and the common stock could be canceled entirely upon the approval of the Bankruptcy Court. In the event of such cancellation, amounts invested in the Company's common stock will not be recoverable. Accordingly, the Company urges that caution be exercised with respect to existing and future investments in any of these securities (including the Company's common stock) or other Company claims. Readers are referred to the documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011, which further identify the important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this news release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement or information.


About American Airlines
American Airlines, American Eagle® and the AmericanConnection® carrier serve 260 airports in more than 50 countries and territories with, on average, more than 3,500 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers nearly 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 and members-elect serve more than 900 destinations with more than 9,000 daily flights to 150 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, and AAdvantage are trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. AMR Corporation common stock trades under the symbol “AAMRQ” on the OTCQB marketplace, operated by OTC Markets Group.
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