The worlds largest airline and United States Flag Carrier, American Airlines has been flying the skies since 1930.

Type: Private

Fleet Size: 945 Aircraft

Routes: 344

Air Operators Certificate Number: AALA025A

Call Sign: American

IATA Designator: AA

Hubs:

• Charlotte Douglass International Airport (CLT)
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
• Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
• Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
• John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
• Miami International Airport (MIA)
• Ronald Regan Washington National International Airport (DCA)
• O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  

Alliance: Oneworld (Founding Member)

Manufacturer and Powerplant: Procuring from domestic manufacturers since its inception and taking great pride in the airplane as an American invention, American Airlines primarily procured from McDonnell Douglas before it merged with Boeing. American Airlines is undergoing its largest fleet renewal in its history with over 350 Aircraft on order from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer. The oldest planes in its fleet about 90 McDonnell Douglas MD-82 and 83's will be retired in 2017

Fare Collection: Tickets can be purchased at any airport or online and feature American Airlines branding as well as Oneworld alliance branding. TSA Pre-Check status is displayed making entering the terminal and gates much faster passengers who elect to use that service. Starting in 2015 American Airlines boarding passes retain a new template with easier to read information. Purchased and complimentary in-flight services are displayed on the ticket as well.

Frequent Flyer Program and First Class Arrangments: American Airlines loyalty program is known as AAdvantage and it is the oldest program as well as the largest with over 67 million members. After the De-regulation of the Airline Industry in 1978 American Airlines began to look for ways to offer benefits to repeat customers. Members of AAdvantage gain access to various lounges and other facilities depending on the tier of membership. American Airlines was the first to offer co-branded credit cards with Citi-group. Members who reach 2 million miles receive lifetime platinum status.

Livery and Tail Flash: American Airlines rebranded itself in 2013 after its merger with U.S. Airways (making it the worlds largest airline) with a new logo and brushed silver paint scheme. Its widely regarded as one of the best looking flag carriers in the skies. The new American Airlines Tail Flash features the American Flag rather than the previous "AA" logo.

Innovations: American Airlines serves 4 continents and more international destinations than any other airline in the United States. During World War II American Airlines used the Douglas DC-3 and called its aircraft "Flagships". This is the reason today its exclusive lounge is called "The Admirals Club". In its long history American Airlines acquired over 80 smaller airline companies to expand service even farther than was previously capable.