Feb 9 (Reuters) - AMERICAN AIRLINES:

* Comments by American airlines CEO Gerard Arpey on Japan Airlines decision to

continue membership in oneworld alliance

* American Airlines CEO gerard arpey says is pleased jal will continue

relationship with American and theoneworld alliance

* American Airlines says previously outlined plans to deliver to jal benefits valued at about $2 billion in incremental revenue over 3 years

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