NTSB details incident where an airline worker was ‘ingested’ into an E175 engine
The United States (US) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a preliminary report about an incident where an…
American Airlines
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American Airlines, Inc. (AA) is a major US airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in 1926, it is one of the world\’s largest airlines by fleet size, revenue passenger-kilometers flown, scheduled passengers carried, and number of destinations served. American Airlines, along with its regional partners, operates an extensive international and domestic network. The airline is a founding member of the Oneworld airline alliance, the third largest alliance in the world.
Key Facts
- IATA airline code: AA
- ICAO airline code: AAL
- Call sign: AMERICAN
- Fleet size: Over 900 aircraft
- Destinations: Over 350 destinations in 50 countries
- Hubs: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago–O\’Hare (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York–JFK, Philadelphia (PHL), Phoenix–Sky Harbor (PHX), Washington–National (DCA)
- Parent company: American Airlines Group
- Alliance: Oneworld
FAA, NTSB to investigate AA and Delta runway near-miss at JFK
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) indicated that they would investigate a…
Horrific death: Embraer ERJ-175 engine ingests a baggage handler
A baggage handler was killed in a horrific accident at Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) in the United States…
Major US airlines issue travel waivers ahead of brutal winter weather forecast
Major US airlines have issued travel waivers in anticipation of a “bomb cyclone” expected to hit the northern…
Mesa Airlines to swap American for United
US regional carrier Mesa Airlines Prepares an agreement with United Airlines after being dropped by American Airlines, reports…
American Airlines brings back 24-hour booking hold; extends cargo services
If you like to travel but cannot fully commit, you will be pleased with this news. American Airlines…
US regional Piedmont offers $100,000 bonus to attract experienced pilots
US regional Piedmont Airlines is offering an upfront bonus of $100,000 to experienced pilots in a bid to…
On this day: The crash of American Airlines Flight 587
Twenty-one years ago, American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) flight 587, a routine passenger flight from New York to the…
American Airlines offers to increase pilot pay by 19%
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) is offering its pilots a 19% increase in pay over two years’ time, based…
American Airlines to remove first class seats: “customers aren’t buying it”
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) chief commercial officer Vasu Raja said that the airline will do away with first…
American Airlines announces strategic equity investment in Universal Hydrogen
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has announced a strategic equity investment in Universal Hydrogen, a company developing a green…
Disruption expected at Heathrow after American Airlines engineers vote to strike
Flight disruptions are expected at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) after American Airlines’ (A1G) (AAL) engineers voted in favor…
American Airlines introduces new premium Flagship Suite on long-haul flights
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) passengers can expect a new luxurious flying experience after the airline introduces its new…
American Airlines discloses data breach after phishing scam in employee email
Are you an American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) account holder? Then we suggest checking your email.The airline has confirmed…
Have US airlines done enough to keep their pilots?
The race to shore up the industry’s global pilot personnel is at the forefront of airlines’ main operational…
Russia publishes MC-21 renders in Lufthansa and American liveries
Russian state corporation Rostec, which owns the majority of the country’s aerospace manufacturers, published renders of the Irkut…
Union seeks 20% pay increase for American Airlines’ pilots: Forbes
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing up to 15,000 American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) pilots, is seeking a 20.4%…
Feeling supersonic! American Airlines orders 20 Boom jets, eyes 40 more
Aiming to become the world’s largest operator of supersonic aircraft fleet, American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has signed an…