About American Airlines

American Airlines is considered to be the world's largest airline in terms of the number of passengers carried each year, as well as by fleet size.

Alongside its regional partners, the airline operates a large domestic and international network, with nearly 6,800 flights a day travelling to over 50 countries.

The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, although it has nine other hubs including in New York, Miami and Chicago.

Factoring in ground staff, pilots and cabin crew, as well as maintenance staff, figures showed that in 2020 American Airlines employed over 130,000 people across its ten US bases.

As of May 2020, the airline operated 871 aircraft, a mixture of Boeing and Airbus, with the majority being the narrow-bodied Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800. Although historically the company operated far more Boeing craft, it merged with US Airways, which favoured Airbus - thus shifting the balance operated by the newly amalgamated company. It is now the largest operator of the A320 series in the world.

IATA Code	AA
Airline Hub	Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW / KDFW)
Fleet Size	: 873 Aircraft (+ 17 On Order/Planned)
Number of Destinations	350
Airline Punctuality	'9 out of 10' rating
Alliance	Oneworld
Loyalty Program	AAdvantage
Inflight Magazine	American Way
Airline Website	www.aa.com

Further information

Check-in information

Passengers can complete their check-in on the airlines' website or at the airport (self-service check-in Kiosk available in select airports).

Online Check-in:

Passengers can check-in online 24 hours before the scheduled departure time and up to 45 minutes before your flight (90 minutes for international) departure time. Passengers can choose their preferred seat, download or print a mobile boarding pass, or collect it at the airport.

Airport Check-in:

Passengers can check-in at the airport 45 minutes before departure (domestic flights) and 60 minutes before departure ( international flights).

Food on board

In-flight meals on American Airlines depends on your airport of departure and destination. Passengers in Economy Class cabin on flights between 900 – 2199 miles are served a snack bag. Others on long-haul international and transcontinental flights are offered a meal tray service. The airline only boasts in-flight beverage service on flights beyond 2200 miles.

Cabin classes

American Airlines offers Economy Plus, Premium Economy, Business, and First Class cabins.

From Basic Economy, Main Cabin to Main Cabin Extra, every Economy fare upgrade includes added features, such as free entertainment systems, free snacks, complimentary beer and wine and extra legroom.

Premium Economy Class:

Passengers flying this cabin class are offered priority check-in, security and boarding options. They enjoy a more comfortable in-flight experience with chef-inspired meals (as destinations permit), amenity kits, adjustable leather seats, power charging outlets, and USB ports.

Business Class:

Business class has much-enhanced offerings, excellent services in state-of-the-art facilities. Its features include WIFI connection on select aircraft, optimum comfort with complimentary pillows and blankets. Its cabin seats are wider and allow ample legroom for passengers to stretch out.

First Class:

The airline offers a 5-star First Class service, where priority check-ins, security boarding and priority baggage handling are provided. With an expansive seating arrangement offering more legroom than any of its other cabin classes, flat-reclining convertible seats (on international flights), passengers can be sure to enjoy a satisfying flight.

Baggage information

Hand Luggage:

Passengers are allowed one piece carry-on luggage, not more than 56 x 36 x 23cms. This can be accompanied by a personal item like a purse or small handbag. Your personal items (excluding diaper bags, soft-sided cooler bags with breast milk, child safety seats, strollers and medical or mobility devices) must fit under the seat in front of you.

Checked Luggage:

The airline recently updated its seasonal bag limitations for checked bags. See her hold baggage policy for details. It also allows musical instruments to be conveyed under either carry-on or checked baggage policy. Remember to visit policy pages.

Infants and Children:

Only a stroller or a car seat can be checked at the ticket counter. Playpens, wagons, cribs and 'pack