US judge jails American Airlines PAX who tried to open exit door midflight
An American Airlines passenger has been sentenced to 19 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to interfering…
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
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American Airlines has become the first US airline to launch automated tags in order to improve the handling…
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An American Airlines B737-800 was forced to abort its takeoff from Tampa International Airport (TPA) after blowing multiple…
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On July 2, 2024, American Airlines released its Sustainability Report for 2023. The report aims to document the…
American Airlines to buy 100 hydrogen powertrains from ZeroAvia, ups investment
American Airlines and ZeroAvia, a firm developing hydrogen propulsion systems for aircraft, are strengthening the ties between the…
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that interruptions and multitasking led to distractions that resulted in…
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Three black men have filed a federal lawsuit against American Airlines for racial discrimination. The men allege the…
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Security camera footage captured the moment a parked American Airlines B737 aircraft was swept away from a gate…
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Airlines in the United States (US) have launched legal action against the Department of Transportation (DoT) over new…
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American Airlines has announced that it will fly 70 World War Two veterans from the United States to…
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The North American aviation industry is one of the most competitive markets in the world with airlines battling…