American Airlines aims to restart US flights to Venezuela at end of April
American Airlines is aiming to restart US flights to Venezuela by the end of April 2026, subject to…
Browsing Tag
American Airlines
372 articles
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
FAA seeks $255,000 penalty from American over alleged drug test violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking a $255,000 civil penalty against American Airlines, alleging the carrier allowed…
DOT’s Sean Duffy appears open to US airline merger involving one of ‘Big 4’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has signaled an apparent openness to the idea of one of the US’s big…
Five aviation rivalries that define competition in the modern era
Although aviation happens to be one of the most welcoming industries with collaborations, an integral part of what…
American Airlines flight attendants don ‘WAR’ pins amid labor dispute with CEO
American Airlines is grappling with a growing labor dispute as its flight attendants, represented by the Association of…
US and European airline shares down as oil price soars above $100 a barrel
The aviation industry is confronting its most challenging environment since the COVID-19 pandemic as the effects from the…
US approves start of American Airlines flights to Venezuela via Envoy Air
The United States (US) has approved the start of American Airlines flights to Venezuela through its regional subsidiary…
American Airlines 737 MAX 8 flies home from Colombia with patched bullet damage
An American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated a scheduled passenger flight after mechanics patched apparent bullet damage discovered on one of…
American Airlines confirms upcoming A321neos to be powered by LEAP-1A engines
American Airlines has confirmed that its upcoming Airbus A321neos will continue to be powered by the CFM International’s…
FAA reopens Venezuelan airspace on Trump’s order, American plans first trip
On the orders of US President Donald Trump, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has fully reopened airspace above…
Storm Gianna: US airlines warn passengers over ‘bomb cyclone’ disruptions
Parts of the United States are preparing for further days of flight disruptions as authorities warn of a…
American Airlines cabin crew fume at CEO while calling for new leadership
Unhappy American Airlines cabin crew staff have launched a scathing assessment of the carrier’s CEO Robert Isom following…
Airlines brace for major disruptions across US as massive winter storm looms
Airlines in the US are preparing for major disruptions over the coming days in response to warnings about…
American Airlines starts free high-speed Wi-Fi rollout across whole fleet
American Airlines has started rolling out free, high-speed Wi-Fi onboard its aircraft for members of its AAdvantage® loyalty…
American Airlines launches centennial celebrations marking 100 years of flight
American Airlines formally kicked off its centennial celebrations on January 5, 2026, marking 100 years since the carrier…
Airlines resume Caribbean service, add flights after Venezuela airspace closure
Airlines scrambled to restore service and add capacity throughout the Caribbean on January 4, 2026, after the Federal…
American Airlines takes stake in Republic following Mesa merger
American Airlines has acquired a minority stake in Republic Airways Holdings, following Republic’s merger with Mesa Airlines earlier in 2025,…
American Airlines debuts A321XLR, announces 15 new routes for 2026 expansion
American Airlines operated its first Airbus A321XLR flight on December 18, 2025, thereby becoming the first US carrier…