This June, 1990 timetable is noteworthy for the launch of the airline's extensive services into Latin America. AA purchased the routes from close to bankrupt Eastern who in turn purchased them in 1982 from American archrival, Braniff. Overnight, AA became America's #1 airline to Latin America from having practically no service there, outside Mexico.These routes formed the nexus and development of Miami, one of American's most profitable hubs.