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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
Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer all winners with huge American Airlines order
American Airlines has placed orders for 260 new narrowbody aircraft with Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer all sharing the…
American Airlines close to placing large order for new narrowbody aircraft
American Airlines is reportedly close to finalizing an order for around 100 narrowbody passenger planes. The order is…
American Airlines becomes only US carrier to fly between New York and Tokyo
American Airlines will become the only carrier in the United States (US) to fly non-stop between New York and Tokyo.…
American Airlines makes series of changes including increase in checked bag fees
American Airlines has confirmed that fees for checked bags with the carrier are set to increase, both online…
Woman flies from Nashville to Los Angeles on American Airlines without ticket
A female passenger has managed to evade security checks at Nashville Airport and fly on an American Airlines…
American Airlines delivers 1.2 million pounds of flowers for Valentine’s Day
Flowers make the world go round. At least for the week leading up to February 14, 2024. American Airlines…
American Airlines Boeing 737-800 experiences brake issue on landing at DFW
Safety officials are investigating the reason why an American Airlines Boeing B737-800 aircraft suffered a braking malfunction on…
American Airlines to begin its longest non-stop flight from Dallas to Brisbane
American Airlines has announced that it will be Brisbane-bound later in 2024. The carrier will commence services between…
Oneworld: the airline alliance launched with four founding members turns 25
The global airline alliance, oneworld is celebrating its 25th anniversary since its inception with four founding members on…
American Airlines sued by frequent flyers over alleged loyalty points cancelations
American Airlines is facing a proposed class action in a US federal court brought by members of its…
American Airlines to cut 600+ jobs in customer service restructuring
American Airlines Group is set to lay off a total of 656 employees who work for the carrier’s…
American Airlines A321neo makes hard landing in Hawaii hospitalizing six
An American Airlines Airbus A321neo suffered a hard landing when landing at Maui in Hawaii on January 28,…
American Airlines, closer to launching nonstop New York to Tokyo flights
American Airlines is getting closer to launching nonstop flights between New York-JFK and Tokyo-Haneda (HND). On January 26, 2024,…
American Airlines Embraer E145 slid off runway at Rochester airport in New York
On January 18, 2024, an American Airlines Embraer E145 aircraft slid off a runway while landing. at Greater…
Airlines cancel flights to Ecuador amid armed conflict and state of emergency
US airlines have decided to cancel flights to and from Ecuador after the country’s president declared a state…
American Airlines flight diverted after passenger punched flight attendant
An American Airlines flight was diverted and forced to perform an emergency landing at Rick Husband Amarillo International…
American Airlines pilot praised for stepping out of cockpit, helping with luggage
An American Airlines pilot has gained praise for leaving the cockpit and going down to the tarmac to…