If you love Paris in the springtime, chances are good you’ll love it in the summer as well. And that goes for London, Zurich, Brussels and Frankfurt, too. American has put each of these great European destinations on sale for travel from late May through early September.

American is having a summer sale from select cities in the United States to some of Europe’s favorite spots. Thought it was too late to get a great fare for travel this summer and stand atop the Eiffel Tower in Paris, go see the latest shows in London, view the breathtaking Alps near Zurich, taste some exquisite chocolate in Brussels, or take a Rhine River cruise near Frankfurt? Think again, and then contact American Airlines.

With American’s great fares to Europe, everything is possible and affordable. Go see Europe this summer on American Airlines, a founding member of the global oneworld® Alliance. There’s really nothing stopping you now.

Here are the highlights of American’s Summer in Europe sale:

American’s Summer in Europe Sale
Available from select cities in the United States to Paris, London, Zurich, Brussels and Frankfurt.
Begin travel May 25-Sept. 9, 2007; complete travel by Oct. 9, 2007.
Purchase tickets no later than May 23, 2007.
Other restrictions apply. For rules and restrictions, see the terms and conditions below, or visit American’s Web site, AA.com.
Here are samples of American’s great low fares to Europe. Fare amounts shown are each way based on off-peak, round-trip Economy Class travel purchased on AA.com.

SUMMER IN EUROPE SAMPLE SALE FARES

City Pair

Fare Each Way

Based on Round-Trip Purchase on AA.com*

Boston – London Heathrow

$323

New York Kennedy – Brussels

$426

Dallas/Fort Worth – London (Heathrow and Gatwick)

$435

Chicago O’Hare – London Heathrow

$444

New York Kennedy – Zurich

$477

New York Kennedy – Paris de Gaulle

$477

St. Louis – Frankfurt

$502

St. Louis – London (Heathrow and Gatwick)

$509

Chicago O’Hare – Frankfurt

$515

Raleigh/Durham – London Gatwick

$539

Raleigh/Durham – Zurich

$539

Boston – Paris de Gaulle

$556

San Francisco – Frankfurt

$594

Dallas/Fort Worth – Zurich

$601

* Fares shown are each way based on off-peak, round-trip Economy Class travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars. Fares are valid for travel beginning May 25-Sept. 9, 2007, and returning by Oct. 9, 2007. Fares do not include all government-imposed taxes and fees.

Travelers can check schedules and fares and book flights by visiting AA.com. Book travel and purchase your ticket on AA.com and earn up to 500 AAdvantage ® bonus miles. There are no online booking fees. In addition, on AA.com you’ll find the absolute lowest fares available for American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® flights – guaranteed. For details about the AA.com bonus-mile offer and for full details on our Lowest Fare Guarantee, visit www.aa.com/benefits.
AmericanAirlines Vacations SM has a number of exciting and affordable travel packages available throughout Europe. For instance, in London, the Thistle Westminster Hotel is offering a sixth night free. The hotel is located close to Buckingham Palace and is easily accessible by car, rail, motorcoach or the Underground. For more information on this and other great offers, visit www.aavacations.com .

  • Fare Sale Terms and Conditions
    Fares shown are each way based on off-peak, round-trip Economy-Class travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars. Fares shown are valid for travel Monday through Thursday, except Great Britain, where travel is valid Monday through Wednesday; other travel days are available at additional cost. Fares are subject to change without notice. International fares are subject to government approval.

Fares do not include (a) a federal excise tax of $3.40 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing, of a passenger's itinerary; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport charges; and © September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport. For international destinations, government taxes and fees of up to $180, varying by destination, are not included and may vary slightly depending on currency exchange rates at the time of purchase.

Tickets must be purchased at least seven days prior to departure or within three days of making reservations, whichever comes first, but not later than 11:59 p.m., May 23, 2007 (Central Daylight Time).

Fares shown are valid for travel commencing May 25-Sept. 9, 2007. Return travel must be complete by midnight, Oct. 9, 2007. A Saturday-night minimum stay is required and a 30-day maximum stay is allowed.

Advertised fares are valid only on American Airlines, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection® and do not apply to other codeshare flights. Seats are limited. Fares may not be available on all flights. Schedules are subject to change without notice.

Fares are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes to your ticket may be made if you meet the restrictions of the new fare and pay up to a $200 fee plus any fare difference. Changes must be made before your ticketed flight’s scheduled departure time. If you cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket will be valid for one year from the date of issue for an unused ticket or one year from travel origination for a partially used ticket. If you do not cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket has no value.

A portion of or all travel booked on American Airlines may be operated by American Eagle or AmericanConnection. American Eagle is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc, which are wholly owned by AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines. AmericanConnection service is operated by one of the following independent contractors: Trans States Airlines, Inc.; Chautauqua Airlines, Inc.

Tickets may also be obtained through an American Airlines Telephone Reservations Office for an additional $10 or at an American Airlines Travel Center or Airport Ticket Office for an additional $15.

To purchase tickets on AA.com you must use a credit card with a billing address in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, the United Kingdom, or select Latin American and Caribbean countries.

AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AAdvantage, AmericanAirlines Vacations, and AA.com are marks of American Airlines, Inc. American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage program rules, regulations, travel awards and special offers at any time without notice and to end the AAdvantage program with six months’ notice. For complete AAdvantage program details, visit www.aa.com. For details about the AA.com bonus-mile offer and for full details on our Lowest Fare Guarantee, visit www.aa.com/benefits.

About American Airlines
American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, 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 serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140 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 registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR).

SOURCE: American Airlines.

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Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".