1 Exhibit 10.15(a) January 11, 2000 Mr. Edward A. Brennan 400 North Michigan Avenue Suite 400 Chicago IL 60611 Dear Ed: For calendar year 2000, you've elected to defer the retainers and fees that would otherwise be paid for your service on the Board...

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                                                                Exhibit 10.15(a)


                                               January 11, 2000



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Dear Ed:

         For calendar year 2000, you've elected to defer the retainers and fees
that would otherwise be paid for your service on the Board of Directors (and
related Committees) of AMR Corporation.

         In accordance with our discussion of this date, you have elected to
continue the deferral arrangement currently in effect (see the attached
agreement).

         Please sign this letter below evidencing your intent to continue the
current deferral arrangement and return one original (two originals are
enclosed) to me.

         Thank you for your cooperation and if there are questions please let me
know.

                                               Very truly yours,



                                               Xxxxxxx X. XxxXxxx
                                               Corporate Secretary


DEFERRAL OF 2000 FEES AND RETAINERS TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH JUNE 2, 1998
LETTER:



AGREED:
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