FORT WORTH , Texas, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines is honoring the importance of family during Black History Month with its fifth annual "Ultimate Family Reunion" promotion.

American Airlines will once again award one lucky winner with a memorable American Airlines Vacations for 10 to the tropical island of Curacao in the Southern Caribbean. The grand prize includes round-trip coach air transportation and accommodations at the all-inclusive Breezes Curacao Resort, Spa and Casino courtesy of American Airlines Vacations. Official rules and entry are available at http://www.aa.com/reunion. The sweepstakes will end March 31 .

"Curacao is a beautiful place to take a vacation with your friends and loved ones," said Suzanne Rubin , President - American Airlines Vacations. "Breezes Curacao Resort offers a super-inclusive atmosphere in a magical island experience."

Visitors to the "Ultimate Family Reunion" Web site also can enter daily for an instant chance to win one of six $100 American Airlines gift cards redeemable toward the purchase of a ticket to hundreds of exciting American Airlines destinations throughout the world.

Additionally, in conjunction with this year's promotion, American Airlines is working with BlackDoctor.org to provide advice on topics important to today's black family, such as health and nutrition. The site is guided by leading physicians and specialists who understand the uniqueness of black culture, its heritage and traditions, and how they all play a role in health. American Airlines also continues its relationship with AfricanAncestry.com in helping African Americans learn more about their heritage. Visitors to http://www.aa.com/reunion will find helpful information in continuing a healthier and more enriched life through March 31 .

About American Airlines

American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR).

American Airlines Vacations

American Airlines Vacations is one of the most recognized airline-owned vacation companies in the United States . As a market leader in the travel industry with 20 years experience, American Airlines Vacations offers its customers a choice of more than 2,000 hotels and resorts in more than 150 cities in the Caribbean, Mexico , Hawaii, Europe , Canada , the United States , Costa Rica , Belize , Latin America and China . For more information on American Airlines Vacations, visit the company's Web site at http://www.AAVacations.com or call 800-321-2121.