American Airlines Brings Holiday Cheer to LaGuardia and JFK International Airports

Members of The New York Pops orchestra and the High School Performance Choir from the Choir Academy of Harlem will celebrate the holidays by entertaining American Airlines passengers with free performances at LaGuardia and JFK International Airports. Jazz trios, quartets and quintets will represent The New York Pops and up to 25 members of the Choir Academy's Performance Choir will sing.


Throughout the month of December, air travelers will have the opportunity to enjoy festive holiday tunes such as "Jingle Bells," "We Need a Little Christmas," "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" performed by The New York Pops musicians. The High School Performance Choir will present its own festive concert with such swinging seasonal favorites as "Carol of the Bells" and "Joy to the World" with special renditions of "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night."

The performance schedule is as follows:

LaGuardia Airport: Central Terminal Building, American Airlines Concourse D, Gate D5
Dec. 14, 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.	The New York Pops Jazz Trio
Dec. 20, 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.	The New York Pops Jazz Trio
Dec. 22, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.	The New York Pops Jazz Quartet

JFK International Airport: American Airlines Terminal 8, Concourse B Lobby by Gates 14 and 16
Dec. 16, 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.	The New York Pops Jazz Quintet
Dec. 19, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.	Choir Academy of Harlem Performance Choir
Dec. 20, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.	Choir Academy of Harlem Performance Choir
Dec. 22, 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.	The New York Pops Jazz Quintet
Dec. 23, 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.	The New York Pops Jazz Quintet

Throughout the airport performances, The New York Pops will offer travelers an opportunity to win tickets to an upcoming concert at Carnegie Hall. Visit facebook.com/newyorkpops for more information.

American Airlines has served the New York market for more than 80 years. With a keen understanding of the needs of New York passengers, the airline offers a global route network augmented by its oneworld^® alliance membership and joint business partnerships; its state-of-the-art international terminal at JFK International Airport; AAdvantage^®, the industry's first frequent flyer program; and a long-standing commitment to the Greater New York community.