American Airlines Cargo Division (AA Cargo) announced today that it has increased the per-piece weight limit on its Priority Parcel Service (SM) (PPS) product from 70 to 100 pounds for shipments within the U.S. and to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

For over 30 years, Priority Parcel Service has been available through Americans ticket counters, cargo terminals and dedicated PPS facilities. The product requires no advance booking, providing same day Next Flight Out (R) service to professional shippers and couriers. Consumers may also use the product for shipping small items under 16 ounces and pets up to 100 pounds per kennel.

"The new increased weight limit on our Priority Parcel Service is designed to provide U.S. shippers with greater options for their heavier time-sensitive packages," said Bob Dibble, manager of AA Cargo products. "For more than three decades, shippers have relied on American's Priority Parcel Service for same day service across the U.S. and many parts of the world."

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About American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo (SM), a division of American Airlines, Inc., provides cargo service to major cities in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America and Asia. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection regional airlines serve more than 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American provides one of the largest cargo networks in the world, with cargo terminals and interline connections available across the globe. For more information visit .