FORT WORTH, Texas, April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines Federal Credit Union (AA Credit Union) celebrated the grand opening of its new branch facility in Seattle, with several events including a ribbon cutting ceremony, reception and an educational seminar. AA Credit Union President and CEO John Tippets, Barbara Brant, Regional Director-AA Credit Union, and Jennie Romanelli, Branch Manager-AA Credit Union, presided at the events, which were attended by member-owners and the media. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060426/DAW057 ) The new facility, located at Kilroy Airport Center, is the 43rd branch location to open since the AA Credit Union was founded in 1936. "This year marks the AA Credit Union's 70th anniversary," Tippets said. "We are thrilled to say that we can now serve members from Puerto Rico to Hawaii and from Boston to Seattle. This full-service branch provides a convenient location for American Airlines and other airport/air transportation employees and their families to conduct their financial business." "With the expansion of our membership to include employees who work in the air transportation industry," said Brant. "We are eager to celebrate our anniversary with our newly extended family along the Northwest." "We're celebrating with several 70th anniversary member promotions throughout the year, including an exclusive Share Certificate offer, special First Time Home Buyers program, Home Equity and Auto Loan promotions and exciting giveaways in the branch," added Romanelli. For additional details about AA Credit Union special anniversary promotions, visit http://www.aacreditunion.org/ . American Airlines Federal Credit Union was founded in 1936, and today serves the present and retired employees of American Airlines, their family members and others who work in the air transportation industry. AA Credit Union has more than 200,000 members and assets of $4 billion. As a cooperative financial services institution, the Credit Union's goal is to provide the best possible benefits and services for its member-owners. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060426/DAW057 http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: American Airlines Federal Credit Union CONTACT: Brenda Tristan-Marrone of American Airlines Federal Credit Union, +1-817-967-6097, or Web site: http://www.aa.com/ http://www.aacreditunion.org/

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