American Airlines announces new batch of long-haul destinations for summer 2026
American Airlines announced, on August 7, 2025, the expansion of its international network for the summer season of…
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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
Passengers evacuate American Airlines aircraft in Denver after tire catches fire
Passengers were forced to evacuate an American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 at Denver International Airport (DEN) after…
American Airlines premium economy to launch on New York-Los Angeles route
American Airlines is introducing a premium economy service on the iconic stretch between the East and West coasts’ New…
American Airlines diverts plane too big to land in Naples, reroutes to Rome
An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 en route to Naples, Italy was forced to divert to Rome-Fiumicino (FCO) during…
American Airlines debuts new Flagship Suites onboard its Boeing 787-9 aircraft
American Airlines marked a significant milestone on June 5, 2025, as one of its Boeing 787-9 aircraft completed…
Top 10: The most profitable airlines in the world
How do you make a million dollars running an airline? Start with two million. That’s an old aviation…
American Airlines to give 1st baby born on May 1, 2025 100,000 AAdvantage miles
American Airlines said that it will give 100,000 frequent flier AAdvantage miles to the first baby to be…
Top 10 airlines flying to the most destinations in summer 2025
As airline networks continue to evolve post-pandemic, tracking the airlines flying to the most destinations offers a useful…
American Airlines sues JetBlue for over $1M after collapse of Northeast Alliance
American Airlines is seeking more than a million dollars in compensation from JetBlue after the collapse of the…
American Airlines named official North American airline for FIFA World Cup 2026
American Airlines has announced that it is partnering with FIFA, becoming the official North American Airline Supplier for the FIFA…
American Airlines to launch 30th Mexican route, offering most US-Mexico flights
American Airlines is to launch a nonstop service to its 30th destination in Mexico, starting in December 2025.…
First US-bound A321XLR spotted with American Airlines livery at Airbus facility
The first Airbus A321XLR set to be delivered to the United States (US) has been spotted at the…
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Once a powerhouse of American aviation, US Airways was a notable success story of the 20th century. What…
American Airlines B737 catches fire at Denver Airport, pax evacuated
An American Airlines aircraft caught fire at Denver International Airport (DEN) on the evening of March 13, 2025.…
American Airlines CEO backs NTSB’s call for stricter airspace rules at DCA
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a recommendation to permanently restrict helicopter operations near Ronald Reagan…
200 people, 20,000 lbs of equipment: How do NFL teams fly?
Which sport makes the most money in the world? The answer, perhaps surprisingly, is the American National Football…
American Airlines petitions US Supreme Court over Northeast Alliance partnership
American Airlines has requested that the US Supreme Court evaluate its blocked Northeast Alliance (NEA) partnership with JetBlue,…
Fighter jets escort American Airlines flight to Rome after bomb threat: video
An American Airlines flight traveling from New York to Delhi made a sudden diversion midair and was escorted…