American Airlines Appoints Vasu Raja as Chief Commercial Officer

Raja to Lead Global Network and Drive Growth

Executive with Proven Track Record in Revenue Generation and Customer Experience Joins American Airlines

FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced the appointment of Vasu Raja as Chief Commercial Officer. Raja will oversee American's global network, including all revenue-generating functions, and will be responsible for driving profitable growth for the airline. He will report directly to American's Chief Executive Officer, Robert Isom.

Raja brings more than 25 years of experience in the airline industry to American Airlines. He most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at Frontier Airlines, where he was responsible for all aspects of the airline's commercial operations, including revenue management, pricing, distribution, and customer service. Prior to Frontier, Raja held leadership positions at United Airlines, US Airways, and British Airways.

"I am thrilled to welcome Vasu to the American Airlines team," said Isom. "He is a highly respected and accomplished leader with a proven track record of success in revenue generation and customer experience. I am confident that he will be a valuable addition to our leadership team and will help us continue to grow and deliver for our customers and our shareholders."

Raja said, "I am honored to join American Airlines, one of the most iconic brands in the world. I am excited to work with the team to build on the airline's strong foundation and to continue to deliver for our customers. I believe that American has a tremendous opportunity to grow and I am eager to contribute to that success."

Raja will start in his new role on March 1, 2023. He will be based in American's headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.

About American Airlines

American Airlines offers customers 6,800 daily flights to more than 380 destinations in 55 countries from its hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C.

Website: www.aa.com