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UN talks: Rich nations must make big emission cuts- Wealthy nations would commit to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the next decade, and the world should strive to nearly eliminate them - or at least cut them in half - by 2050 under a draft agreement circulated Friday at the U.N. climate talks.
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- President Barack Obama says he needed to set a deadline to start withdrawing U.S. forces so the Afghans wouldn't assume their country would be "a permanent protectorate" of the United States.
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American Airlines Reminds Passengers About Limits on Baggage and Boxes During the Summer Season
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"American's intent is to provide the best customer service possible and to consider the needs of all passengers," said Peter Dolara, American's Senior Vice President -
Due to heavy summer loads and high volumes of checked baggage, customers traveling on American or American Eagle to certain destinations in
The baggage embargo applies to San Pedro Sula,
A year-round box embargo is in effect for flights originating from, and passing through, New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to all
Oversize, overweight and excess baggage will not be accepted for flights to the destinations covered by the bag and box embargo. Bags weighing between 51-70 pounds are subject to a
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American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection(R) 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 Web site, AA.com(R), 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(R) 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 nearly 700 destinations in more than 130 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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