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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
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Union seeks 20% pay increase for American Airlines’ pilots: Forbes
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing up to 15,000 American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) pilots, is seeking a 20.4%…
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Aiming to become the world’s largest operator of supersonic aircraft fleet, American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has signed an…
American Airlines requests DOT for increased services between Miami and Cuba
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has submitted a request to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for increased flight…
American Airlines to receive Dreamliner after FAA clears first delivery
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared the first delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft after a…
Hydrogen-electric powertrain firm ZeroAvia gets backing from American Airlines
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) is investing in ZeroAvia and has signed a potential deal to order up to…
Vertical Aerospace announces deals ahead of Farnborough Airshow
Vertical Aerospace, the maker of eVTOL aircraft, has signed two deals ahead of the Farnborough Airshow, with American…
American Airlines restores schedule after glitch endangers thousands of flights
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) says most of the flights affected by a scheduling system glitch were reinstated.Over 12,000…
American Airlines offer pilots 17% pay increase amidst industry staffing woes
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has put forward a new pay offer for its pilots, which includes a base…
American Airlines to cut some New York and Ohio services due to pilot shortage
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) will cut services to Islip and Ithaca, New York and Toledo, Ohio due to…
American Airlines expects Dreamliner deliveries only after the summer season
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has once again lowered its expectations for Boeing 787 Dreamliner deliveries in 2022. The…
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The curious case of crates of Cognac. Drinks maker Bacardi USA is suing American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) over…
Pan Am: how one airline defined the golden age of travel
The world’s first known commercial flight took place in 1914. It was a 27-kilometer journey in Florida from…
American Airlines changes summer schedule again due to 787-8 delays
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has had to change its summer schedule again due to delivery delays with the…
Two American Airlines employees involved in stabbing at Boston Logan Airport
An American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) employee stabbed a coworker during an altercation at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), local…
American Airlines flight makes emergency landing due to unruly passenger
An American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) flight from Los Angeles to Washington D.C had to be diverted and make…
American Airlines to make $200 million investment in Brazilian carrier GOL
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) enhanced its partnership with GOL, finalizing a deal to invest $200 million in the…