American Airlines and United Airline pilot contracts: comparing the two deals
After United Airlines and its pilots, represented by the United Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air Line…
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American Airlines, Inc. (AA) is a major US airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in 1926, it is one of the world\’s largest airlines by fleet size, revenue passenger-kilometers flown, scheduled passengers carried, and number of destinations served. American Airlines, along with its regional partners, operates an extensive international and domestic network. The airline is a founding member of the Oneworld airline alliance, the third largest alliance in the world.
Key Facts
- IATA airline code: AA
- ICAO airline code: AAL
- Call sign: AMERICAN
- Fleet size: Over 900 aircraft
- Destinations: Over 350 destinations in 50 countries
- Hubs: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago–O\’Hare (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York–JFK, Philadelphia (PHL), Phoenix–Sky Harbor (PHX), Washington–National (DCA)
- Parent company: American Airlines Group
- Alliance: Oneworld
American Airlines, JetBlue begin unwinding Northeast Alliance (NEA)
American Airlines and JetBlue announced the next steps in the process of unwinding their Northeast Alliance (NEA) and…
All routes lead to Rome: a list of major airlines that fly direct to FCO
With an average of 10 million visitors per year, Rome is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most-visited cities, and…
American Airlines agreement details hypothetical Airbus A380 pilot salaries
The Allied Pilots Association (APA) has revealed more information about a proposed tentative agreement between American Airlines and…
American Airlines cancels teen’s ‘skip lagging’ or ‘hidden city’ ticket
American Airlines has canceled a teenager’s so-called ‘hidden city’ ticket after finding out he was not going to…
Door ripped off American Airlines Boeing 787-8 after jetbridge collapses
The door of an American Airlines aircraft was ripped off after a jetbridge collapsed at Dublin Airport (DUB). The…
A comprehensive guide to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Situated in the heart of the American Southwest, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is much more than…
JetBlue to exit American Airlines partnership
JetBlue has announced its decision not to appeal the federal court ruling of May 2023 that declared its…
American Airlines flight delayed for three hours over imaginary passenger
Move over, unruly passengers. It appears that even an imaginary passenger can cause flight delays and disruptions.An American…
Passenger removed from flight, arrested after sending bomb threat via AirDrop
If you think that AirDrop files cannot be traced, you better think again. A man on an American…
The ultimate upgrade: Man rewarded with solo ‘party flight’ after 18-hour delay
They say patience is a virtue. For one North Carolina man, patience became his ticket to the upgrade…
American Airlines flight attendant dies while working on Venice to Philadelphia flight
A flight attendant for American Airlines passed away while on duty on a flight from Venice’s Marco Polo…
Embraer secures E-Jet and E2 aircraft orders from lessors and airlines
Embraer has secured a total of four orders for its commercial aircraft, according to an announcement during the…
The eVTOL and Urban Air Mobility aircraft battling to be the first certified
2023 has seen the race between companies to have the first eVTOL to receive certification, and ultimately carry the…
AA‘s regional Piedmont fined $15K for aircraft engine ingesting worker
Piedmont Airlines was fined by the United States (US) Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) for an incident…
Pilot unions oppose rising pilot retirement age to 67
Several pilot unions based in the United States (US) voiced their opposition to the newest bill that would…
American Airlines, JetBlue win more time to unwind North East Alliance
A judge ruled that American Airlines and JetBlue can unwind their North East Alliance (NEA) for a longer…
American Airlines removes free checked bag from its Basic Economy fare
American Airlines has removed free checked bags from its Basic Economy cabin, even on international flights. Now passengers booking a…