American Airlines

Airlines & Transportation

Caring for people on life's journey — one of the world's largest airlines by fleet size and scheduled passengers.

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Quick Facts

Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Founded: 1926
Employees: 130,000+
Valuation: NASDAQ Listed (AAL) — ~$8B Cap

About American Airlines

American Airlines Group Inc. is a major US airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Operating thousands of daily flights across 350+ destinations in 50 countries, American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld alliance.

Together with regional partners operating as American Eagle, American operates extensive global hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte, Miami, Chicago O'Hare, and Philadelphia.

What American Airlines Does

Passenger Airline Operations

Domestic and international scheduled passenger air transportation across major global routes and alliance connections.

AAdvantage Loyalty Program

Industry-leading frequent flyer program offering miles, credit card co-brand rewards, and elite status benefits.

American Airlines Cargo

Global air freight logistics, high-value shipment shipping, temperature-controlled pharma transport, and mail delivery.

Technical Operations & Maintenance

Comprehensive aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), flight safety engineering, and fleet modernization.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside American Airlines.

Flight & Airport Operations
Information Technology & Digital
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Revenue Management & Analytics

American Airlines's History

1926
Founding as American Airways
Formed through the consolidation of 82 small air transport companies operating airmail contracts.
1936
Pioneering Commercial DC-3 Flights
C.R. Smith worked with Douglas Aircraft to develop the DC-3, transforming passenger air travel profitability.
2013
Merger with US Airways
Merged with US Airways to create the world's largest airline group, establishing major hub networks.
2024
Fleet Modernization & Digital Growth
Expanded fuel-efficient Boeing 787 and Airbus A321neo fleets while upgrading digital app passenger tools.