American Airlines

American Airlines, Inc.
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER
IATA ICAO Call sign
AA AAL AMERICAN
FoundedApril 15, 1926 (1926-04-15) (as American Airways, Inc.)
Commenced operationsJune 25, 1936 (1936-06-25)
AOC #AALA025A
Hubs
Frequent-flyer programAAdvantage
AllianceOneworld
Fleet size1,017
Destinations353
Parent companyAmerican Airlines Group
HeadquartersFort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Key people
Revenue US$49.6 billion (2024)
Operating income US$2.6 billion (2024)
Net income US$0.8 billion (2024)
Total assets US$61.8 billion (2024)
Total equity US$−5.0 billion (2024)
Employees103,440 (2024)
Websiteaa.com

American Airlines, Inc. is a major airline in the United States headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, and is the largest airline in the world in terms of passengers carried and daily flights. American, along with its regional subsidiaries and contractors operating under the brand name American Eagle, operate an extensive international and domestic network with almost 6,800 flights per day to nearly 350 destinations in 48 countries. The airline is also a founding member of the Oneworld alliance, one of the world's three major airline alliances.

American Airlines and American Eagle operate out of ten hubs, anchored by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the airline's largest. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) follows as the second-largest hub, serving as a primary gateway for Southeast and transatlantic travel. Miami International Airport (MIA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) share the third-place spot, each serving a distinct strategic role: Philadelphia acts as the premier connection point for flights between the Western U.S. and Europe, while Miami remains the leading hub for travel to the Caribbean, South America, and Latin America. The airline serves more than 200 million passengers annually, and averages more than 500,000 daily. As of 2024, the company employs 103,440 staff members.