Statement from PBGC Director Josh Gotbaum on AMR Corp.'s Letter on Plan Freezes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - PBGC
March 07, 2012

WASHINGTON—Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Director Josh Gotbaum released the following statement today on AMR's employee letter on pension plans:

"It is great progress and good news that American recognizes it can reorganize successfully and preserve its employees' pension plans. We're also glad the company is willing to work with us to preserve their pilot plan too.

"Bankruptcy forces tough choices, but that doesn't mean pensions must be sacrificed for companies to succeed. We will continue to work with American and the other participants in the bankruptcy to ensure that success."

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