SAWYER (AP) -- The parent company of American Airlines says it expects to spin-off regional carrier American Eagle, but it still won't completely rule out a sale. American Eagle is one of the companies that fly out of Sawyer International Airport.
AMR Corp. didn't offer a timeframe for the plan, announced Wednesday. American Eagle carries passengers from smaller cities to American Airlines hub airports.
AMR, which is based in Fort Worth, Texas, says making American Eagle an independent company allows it to compete to provide regional service for other big airlines and grow larger. All major U.S. carriers use smaller airlines to run their regional flights.
As it proceeds with the spin-off, AMR says it remains open to other options, including a sale, as the deal moves forward.
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