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American Airlines

Founded in 1926, American Airlines (AA/AAL) is one of the largest US-based airlines. Based on fleet size American Airlines is the world’s largest airline, operating over 900 mainline aircraft. It is a founding member of the Oneworld alliance and transports more than 200 million passengers annually.

Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.

Videos

Flightradar24 across the Atlantic (flying LHR-PHL)

Today Gabe is flying London Heathrow to Philadelphia onboard the brand new American Airlines 787-9 (78P) with its Flagship Business suite….

Airline stories

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A short history of American Airlines

American Airlines (AA-AAL) is one of the largest and most recognized airlines in the world. From its early days as a mail carrier to…

Videos

I flew 30,000 miles round-the-world (in 10 days)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCwUE1bssBs In this video Gabe flies round-the-world on oneworld alliance airlines quite quickly (in business class, luckily). oneworld is celebrating its 25th anniversary this…

We’re flying 30,000 miles round-the-world

When you get invited to fly a round-the-world trip in business class it’s difficult to say no. And that’s why I’m about to set…

Aviation safety

TCAS averts possible head-on collision in Austin

On 16 October, an American Airlines 737 (N800NN) and Cessna R182 Skylane (N738PG) came dangerously close as the airliner was preparing to land in…

Airline routes

American Airlines focuses on Europe for summer 2025

American Airlines confirmed its summer 2025 schedule to Europe, announcing five new routes from different U.S. cities. Operations will be carried out on Boeing…

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American Airlines’ oldest aircraft

American Airlines (AA/AAL) is one of the world’s largest and most iconic carriers, with a history dating back to 1930. Today, American Airlines boasts…