NTSB calls for cockpit video recorders and longer CVR data
The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appeared in front of the United States House…
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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
US airlines respond to Biden‘s SOTU Address
Airlines for America (A4A), an industry trade organization and a lobby group, responded to comments made by the…
American Airlines offloads cancer patient for failure to follow instructions
A female cancer patient flying from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to New York’s John F. Kennedy…
American Airlines’ first profit since 2019 is on a slim margin
American Airlines’ strong performance during Q4 2022 allowed the company to achieve a net profit for the whole…
NTSB details incident where an airline worker was ‘ingested’ into an E175 engine
The United States (US) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a preliminary report about an incident where an…
FAA, NTSB to investigate AA and Delta runway near-miss at JFK
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) indicated that they would investigate a…
Horrific death: Embraer ERJ-175 engine ingests a baggage handler
A baggage handler was killed in a horrific accident at Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) in the United States…
Major US airlines issue travel waivers ahead of brutal winter weather forecast
Major US airlines have issued travel waivers in anticipation of a “bomb cyclone” expected to hit the northern…
Mesa Airlines to swap American for United
US regional carrier Mesa Airlines Prepares an agreement with United Airlines after being dropped by American Airlines, reports…
American Airlines brings back 24-hour booking hold; extends cargo services
If you like to travel but cannot fully commit, you will be pleased with this news. American Airlines…
US regional Piedmont offers $100,000 bonus to attract experienced pilots
US regional Piedmont Airlines is offering an upfront bonus of $100,000 to experienced pilots in a bid to…
On this day: The crash of American Airlines Flight 587
Twenty-one years ago, American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) flight 587, a routine passenger flight from New York to the…
American Airlines offers to increase pilot pay by 19%
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) is offering its pilots a 19% increase in pay over two years’ time, based…
American Airlines to remove first class seats: “customers aren’t buying it”
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) chief commercial officer Vasu Raja said that the airline will do away with first…
American Airlines announces strategic equity investment in Universal Hydrogen
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has announced a strategic equity investment in Universal Hydrogen, a company developing a green…
Disruption expected at Heathrow after American Airlines engineers vote to strike
Flight disruptions are expected at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) after American Airlines’ (A1G) (AAL) engineers voted in favor…
American Airlines introduces new premium Flagship Suite on long-haul flights
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) passengers can expect a new luxurious flying experience after the airline introduces its new…
American Airlines discloses data breach after phishing scam in employee email
Are you an American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) account holder? Then we suggest checking your email.The airline has confirmed…