According to a joint statement, the two companies "have settled
their disputes and have renewed their current distribution agreement for multiple years. American has also agreed to negotiate with Sabre for additional technology services in the future. As part of the settlement, American will receive a monetary payment from Sabre. American will continue pursuing its direct connect initiative." The companies noted that terms of the settlement and distribution agreements "require review and approval by the court presiding over AMR Corp.'s restructuring procedures."