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                                                                   EXHIBIT 23(a)



                       Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8) pertaining to the 1994 Directors Stock Incentive Plan of AMR 
Corporation of our report dated February 13, 1995, with respect to the 
consolidated financial statements and schedules of AMR Corporation included 
in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1994, filed 
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                        /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
                                        ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Dallas, Texas
June 26,1995