FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines CEO Robert Isom issued the following statement on the passing of longtime American executive Peter J. Dolara:
“The entire American Airlines team mourns the passing of Peter Dolara,” said Isom. “Peter was a legendary figure at American, in South Florida and throughout Latin America. He was integral to the growth of our Miami hub and Latin America network, and American would not be what it is today without his vision and leadership. Our thoughts are with Peter’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.” Dolara, who was affectionately known to his team as “El Jefe,” retired from American in 2012 after more than four decades of service. He joined the company in 1971, and early in his career, held numerous sales positions for the airline’s Eastern Division, based in New York. He was named Vice President of Atlantic/Caribbean and New York Sales in 1984 and Senior Vice President in 1989. <https://s202.q4cdn.com/986123435/files/images/thumbs/251115-peter-dolara-full.jpg> Peter J. Dolara He moved to Greater Miami in 1992, where he led the development of American's industry-leading presence throughout the Mexico, Caribbean and Latin America (MCLA) region. Even before moving to Miami, Dolara played a pivotal role in American's 1990 acquisition of Eastern Airlines and its Central and South America route network, which ensured American would be the preeminent U.S. carrier in the region for decades to come. “Today, American proudly stands as Miami’s Hometown Airline, offering an industry-leading network to MCLA and employing the largest private workforce in Miami-Dade County — 15,500 team members who embody the vibrant spirit of Miami and our deep connection to the MCLA region,” said Juan Carlos Liscano, American’s Vice President of Miami International Airport (MIA) Operations. “None of these would have been possible without Peter, who paved the way for our success in Miami. We lost a true visionary today, but his influence on our airline and the Miami community will endure forever. While I presently have the honor of leading our MIA team and operation, we carry Peter’s legacy forward in everything we do.” *About American Airlines Group* As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the *one*world alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir <https://twitter.com/AmericanAir> and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines <https://www.facebook.com/AmericanAirlines>. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.
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