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Staying in Touch Wi-Fi in the Sky Internet connectivity is now available in the continental U.S. on all Boeing 767-200 aircraft and select MD80s and 737s. Enjoy complimen- tary access to AA.com, including the ability to book flights, hotel rooms or rental cars and to check your AAdvantage account. With Inflight Internet service, you can stay connected during your flight with full broadband Web, VPN and email access for as low as $4.95 per session, de- pending on the length of the flight and the type of device used. Inflight Internet works with all Wi-Fi– enabled devices, so you can check your email, send instant messages or just surf using your lap- top or smartphone (platforms supported include BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Apple and Nokia Symbian 560). For instructions on how to log on, review the card in your seatback. Details on connec- tivity and pricing can be found at www.aa.com/wifi. To find out if Wi-Fi is on your next flight, visit www .aa.com/wifiwidget 24 hours before your departure. The information above is for onboard Wi-Fi connectivity only. For information on American's onboard cellphone policy, see below. Cellphones You may use your cellphone onboard until the flight attendant advises that it must be switched off. During flight, cellphones may be activated only in the airplane/flight mode, with the cellular transmitting function switched off. After land- ing in the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, cellphones may be used (when authorized) on certain aircraft.* If you plan to use your phone after landing, keep it available, as FAA regulations require passengers to remain seated and all carry-on baggage to remain stored until the seat-belt sign has been switched off. *Does not apply to American Eagle ATR aircraft flights. PEANUT ALLERGY American recognizes that some passen- gers are allergic to peanuts. Although we do not serve peanuts, we do serve other nut products, and there may be trace ele- ments of unspecified peanut ingredients, including peanut oils, in meals and snacks. We make no provisions to be peanut-free. Additionally, other customers may bring peanuts onboard. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that customers will not be exposed to peanuts during flight, and we strongly encourage customers to take all necessary medical precautions to pre- pare for the possibility of exposure. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Your Personal Health: Our customers sometimes ask us about medical conditions and air travel. American Airlines appre- ciates its customers' interest in health topics and encourages passengers to consult with their doc- tors before traveling. What Is DVT? A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that develops in a deep vein, usually in a leg. This is a serious condition. Sometimes these clots can break away and travel through the bloodstream to vital organs and can cause severe injury or death. Possible Risk Factors of DVT Prolonged physical immobility, such as sitting for an extended period, is considered in the medical community to be a risk factor associated with DVT. People with certain medical conditions or who are taking some medications may also be at higher risk of developing a DVT, including conditions or medications that affect blood flow, alter normal blood-clotting mechanisms or cause blood-vessel damage. Some of these are: ■ Blood-clotting disorders ■ Cancer ■ Increasing age or smoking ■ Major illness with hospitalization ■ Obesity or heart disease ■ Oral contraceptive use or hormone therapy ■ Personal or family history of a DVT ■ Pregnancy ■ Recent major surgery or trauma Possible Symptoms of DVT Many DVTs do not produce any symptoms. If symptoms occur, they may include pain, swelling or redness in the affected area. Severe chest pain or problems breathing may indicate that a clot has traveled to the lungs. Any concern should be evalu- ated by a physician immediately. Possible Ways to Reduce the Risk of DVT American encourages all passengers to consult with their doctors about DVT and other personal health issues before flying. Because the cause of a DVT is often not known, the best methods of pre- venting DVTs are still uncertain. To try to reduce the risk of DVT, many passengers may be advised by their doctors to take the following measures in flight: ■ Regularly change leg position, and periodically move and stretch your legs and feet while seated. Your doctor may suggest leg exercises — such as those described in the box below — at regular in- tervals (at least every hour or so). ■ If conditions allow and the aisles are clear, you may want to occasionally get up and walk around. But remember that you must remain seated when the seat-belt light is on and should remain in your seat with your seat belt fastened whenever pos- sible, because of the possibility of turbulence. And all passengers are required to comply with crew- member and/or FAA instructions — especially those relating to remaining seated. ■ Avoid crossing the legs at the ankles or knees. ■ Stay hydrated; drink adequate nondiuretic fluids — such as water, juice and milk — and minimize alcohol and caffeine intake. ■ Wear loose-fitting clothing. ■ Wear graduated-compression stockings. It is possible that no measure intended to prevent DVT will be effective. It is also possible that some of the measures listed above may not be recommended for some passengers, depend- ing on their health situations as assessed by their doctors. There are many sources of general information about air travel and health. For more information, visit www.aa.com and type "personal health" in the search box. Possible In-Flight Exercises Ankle circles: Lift your foot off the floor and draw a circle in the air with your toes pointed, alternating direction. Continue for 30 sec onds. Repeat with your other foot. Foot pumps: While keeping your heels on the floor, point your feet up as high as possible toward your head. Put both feet back flat on the floor. While keeping the balls of your feet on the floor, lift both heels high. Continue for 30 seconds. Knee lifts: While seated, march slowly in place by contracting each thigh muscle. Continue for 30 seconds. Respiratory Conditions If you have a respiratory condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), travel by air is not impossible; it just takes some advance planning and coordination. Before you travel, it's important that you talk with your physician to ad- dress any concerns. When you book your American Airlines or American Eagle flight, let us know about any needs you have for special services (such as a wheelchair, therapeutic oxygen or a portable oxygen AA.COM/AMERICANWAY concentrator ) so that a special-assistance coordi- nator can help you with your request. Make sure you contact your home oxygen supplier to provide therapeutic oxygen before and after your flight or during any connections, if required. For more in- formation about living and traveling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, contact the COPD Foundation for their Big Fat Reference Guide at (866) 316-2673 or go to www.copdfoundation.org JANUARY 15, 2012 75 Knee to chest: Hold your left knee and pull up toward your chest. Hold for 10 to 15 sec- onds. Slowly return to floor. Alternate legs 10 times. These exercises should not be performed if they cause pain or discomfort or if they are not recommended by your doctor.

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