SOUTHLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Due to AMR’s recent bankruptcy filing, American Airlines (AA) requested and has been granted an extension of the Texas state court trial for the lawsuit the airline filed against Sabre and Sabre’s counterclaims against AA. The new trial date will be Aug. 6, 2012. The trial had been scheduled to start in June 2012.
Sabre’s travel agency, corporate and consumer customers will have continued access to AA content through the duration of the airline’s Texas state lawsuit against Sabre.
"We are disappointed with the extension, as it yet again delays the long-term certainty Sabre’s agency and corporate customers have told us is important and which we are dedicated to achieving. It’s unfortunate that AA has chosen a path of litigation with Sabre, particularly since the airline is now focused on its bankruptcy. Our preference is to negotiate with AA and we continue to call on the airline to work with us to reach a deal that meets the needs of all constituents," said Sabre spokesperson Nancy St. Pierre.