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The airline commenced its operations on June 15, 1936. Regional services for the airline are managed independently and through subsidiary carriers under the banner of American Eagle. The airline impressively handles the travel needs of over 200 million passengers, serving an average of more than 500,000 passengers daily.

History

This airline's roots trace back to a union of more than eighty small airlines, with Robertson Aircraft Corporation and Colonial Air Transport being two pivotal organizations from which it originated. Colonial Air Transport was established in Missouri in 1921, and in 1929, these entities merged into a single airline. In 2001, the airline company made a significant acquisition by purchasing Trans World Airlines.

The airline played a pivotal role in the development of the DC-10. On February 19, 1968, American Airlines' President, George A. Spater, and James S. McDonnell announced the airline's intent to acquire the DC-10. The DC-10 made its commercial debut with American Airlines on August 5, 1971, flying between Los Angeles and Chicago. In 2013, the airline merged with US Airways while retaining the American Airlines name.

Destinations

As of July 2022, American Airlines offers flights to approximately 269 domestic and 81 international destinations.

Hubs

The airline operates through various hubs:

It serves as the airline's primary hub for the southeastern United States and acts as a secondary gateway to the Caribbean. Concourse E handles extensive regional flight operations worldwide.

The airline enjoys a commanding market share of approximately 87% at DFW, making it the airport's largest carrier. Dallas also functions as the airline's primary Transpacific hub and serves as the primary gateway to Mexico and a secondary gateway to Latin America.

This hub caters to the airline's operations on the west coast and serves as a secondary Transpacific Gateway.

American Airlines holds a substantial market share of about 68% at Miami International, positioning itself as the largest airline at the airport.

This hub is the airline's primary transatlantic gateway and serves destinations with significant business traffic. American Airlines holds approximately 12% of the market share at JFK, making it the third-largest carrier at the airport, following Delta and JetBlue.

Philadelphia functions as the airline's primary Northeast Domestic hub, and American Airlines claims around 70% of the market share at Philadelphia.

At present, the airline holds about 33% of the market share at PHX, securing its position as the airport's second-largest carrier.

Reagan National Airport serves as the airline's hub for the United States capital, with American Airlines holding approximately 49% of the market share at DCA.

Fleet

As of January 2023, American Airlines operates the world's largest commercial fleet, consisting of 933 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. Over 80% of the airline's aircraft are narrow bodies, while all wide-body aircraft are Boeing airliners. The airline exclusively placed orders for Boeing aircraft throughout the 2000s.

On August 16, 2022, American Airlines confirmed a deal with Boom Supersonic to purchase a minimum of 20 Overture Supersonic airliners.

Cabins

The airline offers an international and transcontinental first-class product known as Flagship First. The Airbus A321 seats in this class recline fully to a lie-flat position and offer direct aisle access, with only one seat on each side of the aisle in each row.