FORT WORTH, Texas, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, the world's largest airline, is hoping to appeal to the palates and taste buds of food and wine lovers -- and market its destination travel experience -- at the Savor Dallas International Grand Tasting food and wine event Saturday, March 8, at the Westin City Center Dallas/Plaza of the Americas.
During Savor Dallas 2008, American will also present the Flagship(sm) Experience (http://www.aa.com/flagship) at the American Airlines Savor Dallas Destination Travel Lounge where event participants can view and experience the luxury of American's premium class travel. The lounge will feature American's new next-generation Business Class seat, samples from American's award-winning wine list, and the tropical tastes of the airline's new Hawaiian menu offerings created by guest chef Sam Choy, as well as other flavorful entrees available on American Airlines flights worldwide.
Food and Wine
Like Savor Dallas, which features a global array of premium wines, fine wine is at the center of American Airlines premium service, and has won critical acclaim time after time. To add to the Savor Dallas selection, attendees will have an opportunity to sample wines available on American Airlines flights.
Events and Activities
American, a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, will showcase the new next-generation Business Class seats, currently flying on American's Boeing 767-300 and 777 aircraft. In addition, Savor Dallas participants will have the opportunity to pose for a picture and receive a personalized souvenir copy of American Way, the inflight magazine of American Airlines.
Tickets for the International Grand Tasting are $125 per person and include a commemorative Savor Dallas 2008 Riedel Crystal tasting glass from American Airlines (while supplies last) and a special American Airlines destination dining plate to help event goers enjoy food samples from the 60 celebrity chefs serving their signature cuisine. The ticket also includes admission to the exciting After Party for the chefs and winemakers. The party starts at 10 p.m. in the Window's Ballroom of the Westin City Center Dallas.
This year, Savor Dallas offers a special Saturday Night Package including the incredible Reserve Tasting, the International Grand Tasting, and the Chef's After-Party for only $200 per person. Tickets are available at the Savor Dallas Web site, http://www.savordallas.com/.
About Savor Dallas
Savor Dallas, the unique wine and food extravaganza, happens on Friday, March 7, 2008 and continues through Saturday, March 8, 2008. Savor Dallas is Dallas' international experience of wine, food, spirits and the arts, with delicious events scheduled in several beautiful downtown Dallas locations. Savor Dallas 2007 was attended by more than 4,000 people from Dallas/Fort Worth, throughout Texas, and 14 other states across the country.
A unique weekend extravaganza, Savor Dallas provides entertainment and education on the latest in ultra-premium wine, cuisine and spirits -- with the special opportunity to interact one-on-one with internationally acclaimed experts in exciting venues.
Savor Dallas also generously supports these charities: North Texas Food Bank, Greater Dallas Restaurant Association Culinary Scholarship Fund, and the Arts Magnet Building Campaign for Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
Savor Dallas 2008 is presented by Fetzer Vineyards, and is sponsored by Market Street, 10 Cane Rum, Red Rock Winery, Ghost Pines, Frei Brothers Reserve, San Pellegrino, Acqua Panna, Bombay Sapphire Gin, American Airlines, American Airlines Center, Majestic Fine Wines & Spirits, Westin City Center Dallas, Plaza of the Americas, Crystal Cruises, Eagle Travel, Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, DowntownDallas, Victory Park, Winn Meat Company, Levenson & Brinker Public Relations, Lighted Path Films and the AFI DALLAS International Film Festival.
Media sponsors of Savor Dallas 2008 include D Magazine, WFAA-TV Channel 8, KRLD-AM News Radio 1080, People Newspapers, Pegasus News, and BestofGuide.com.
The complete schedule and tickets are available at http://www.savordallas.com/. For more information phone toll-free 866-277-7920.
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. .
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