American Airlines
American Airlines is the largest airline in the world. With nearly 100 years of history, the airline has seen plenty of highs and lows. The oneworld airline has flown everything from Douglas DC-3s to the Boeing 777. The Texas-based aviation giant has pushed through, growing from its roots as a mail carrier to one of the most well-known airlines in the world. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
American Airlines
- IATA Code
- AA
- ICAO Code
- AAL
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Miami International Airport, New York JFK Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Year Founded
- 1926
- Alliance
- oneworld
- Airline Group
- American Airlines Group
- CEO
- Robert Isom
- Country
- United States
- Country
- United States
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