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…
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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 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…
US admits part in Washington DC’s deadly Black Hawk-American Eagle crash
The US government has admitted its part in failures that led to a deadly crash between a Black…
American Airlines in talks with Amazon for in-flight satellite Wi-Fi
American Airlines revealed it is in discussions with Amazon about using the company’s low-Earth-orbit satellite network to provide…
US airlines warn of ‘lingering delays’ despite government shutdown breakthrough
US airlines have expressed relief after President Donald Trump signed a bill reopening the government following a 43-day…
American Airlines welcomes first US-based Airbus A321XLR, confirms first route
The first US-based Airbus A321XLR has landed at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to join the American…
American Airlines posts quarterly loss but raises profit outlook for 2025
American Airlines posted a third-quarter loss but raised its profit outlook for 2025, signaling confidence heading into the…
Stowaway found dead in landing gear of American Airlines jet in Charlotte, US
Police are investigating the death of a stowaway after a body was discovered in the landing gear compartment…
Millennium arrival: American Airlines receives its 1,000th mainline aircraft
As the company closes in on its centenary celebrations in 2026, American Airlines has marked a milestone in…