American Airlines regional carrier Envoy adds 19 Embraer jets to its order book
American Airlines’ regional carrier Envoy has announced a new order for 19 Embraer aircraft with the first deliveries…
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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
Video captures married couple’s dramatic meltdown at airport over flight delay
Traveling during the holiday season should come with a disclaimer: that cancellations and delays are to be expected. Although…
American Airlines enters codeshare agreement with Philippine Airlines
American Airlines and Philippine Airlines have entered into a reciprocal codeshare partnership covering destinations on both carrier’s networks. The…
American Airlines offers $50 to woman forced to wipe pax’s vomit off her bags
A woman who recently flew with American Airlines has taken to social media to share details about a…
American Airlines extends high speed Wi-Fi to 500 regional aircraft
American Airlines announced, on November 30, 2023, that, starting in 2024, it plans to equip nearly 500 aircraft…
American Airlines manager permanently scarred after attack by passenger
An American Airlines manager was hospitalized and left with permanent scarring to her face and head after she…
Woman ordered to pay $39,000 to American Airlines for unruly behavior on flight
How much can unruly behavior cost you? For one woman, the answer runs into several thousands– $38,952, to…
FedEx pilots offered bumper deal if they quit for US regional airline
A memo sent by FedEx’s Vice President Pat DiMento to the parcel delivery company’s pilots has encouraged them…
American Airlines flight attendants awarded $1M in toxic work uniform case
Four American Airlines flight attendants who claimed that their work uniform made them sick were awarded more than…
Man sues American Airlines after FA spills hot coffee on him, ruining his tattoo
American Airlines is facing a lawsuit from a passenger who claims a cabin crew member spilled hot coffee…
American Airlines orders four Embraer E175s to expand Envoy Air fleet
American Airlines has announced a firm order for four E175 aircraft from Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. These aircraft will…
Concerns raised over AA flight attendant found dead at PHL airport hotel
An American Airlines flight attendant was found dead in a Marriott airport hotel room near Philadelphia International Airport…
American Airlines now able to overfly Kabul FIR at FL300
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted permission to American Airlines to overfly the Kabul…
American Airlines unveils retro Piedmont Airlines and PSA liveries
American Airlines has unveiled two retro liveries paying homage to classic Piedmont Airlines and Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA)…
American Airlines halves Q3 2023 operating profit guidance
American Airlines provided an update regarding its Q3 2023 guidance, warning investors that it expects operating profit to…
Potential criminal act’ on flight involves juvenile, crew member and cell phone
The Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI) is looking into a ‘potential criminal act’ that reportedly occurred on an…
More than 26,000 American Airlines flight attendants set to strike
American Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) union, announced its intentions to…
American Airlines hit with record $4.1M by DOT for tarmac delays
American Airlines is facing the largest fine issued to any airline in history by the Department of Transportation…