This schedule is noteworthy on multiple fronts. 1978 was the introduction of American's innovative Super Saver fares masterminded by a young Robert Crandall. This timetable was published on the eve of deregulation. A year later, American would commence service to many new cities and introduce many new routes in the tough, unrestrained new competitive enviornment. Ultimately, American would flourish under deregulation while many competitors went by the wayside.