American Airlines facts for kids

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American Airlines
Founded 1930 (as American Airways)
Commenced operations 1934
Hubs
Focus cities
Frequent-flyer program AAdvantage
Airport lounge Admirals Club
Alliance Oneworld
Fleet size 938
Destinations 344
Company slogan Going for great
Parent company American Airlines Group
Headquarters Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Key people Tom Horton, CEO
Revenue Increase US$ 22.17 billion (2010)
Operating income Increase US$ 308 million (2010)
Net income Increase US$ −471 million (2010)
Total assets Decrease US$ 25.09 billion (2010)
Total equity Decrease US$ −3.95 billion (2010)
Website aa.com

American Airlines, Inc. (AA) is the largest airline of the United States. It is based in Fort Worth It was founded in 1930 with the name American Airways. 82 small airlines were combined in 1930 to form American. In 1934, the name was officially changed to American Airlines. American was the first airline to have computerized reservations, a frequent-flyer program and an airline lounge. In 1999, American helped start Oneworld. In 2001, American bought TWA. In 2011, American filed for bankruptcy. American was combined with US Airways in 2013. In 2016, American will introduce a new no-frills fare. This is to compete with many low-cost carriers.

Accidents and incidents

Gallery

  • American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER N775AN PVG 2013-5-21

    An American Boeing 777.

  • 2014Apr12 DFW Airport Planes 110 (13836584135)

    American airplanes at DFW. This is American's largest hub.

Images for kids

  • American Airlines Astrojet N951AA

    A Boeing 737 in the Astrojet livery

  • AA Flagship Freedom

    AA "Flagship Freedom" Boeing 757-200, labeled with a "yellow awareness ribbon" symbol, representing support of the United States Armed Forces overseas operations.

  • US Airways A319-112 LAS N717UW

    Airbus A319 of US Airways wearing Carolina Panthers livery

  • AA terminal at MIA 14 2004

    AA aircraft at Concourse D of Miami International Airport in April 2005.

  • American Airlines Push Back MGA
    AA Boeing 737-800 at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport, Managua in January 2015
  • 777 AA International Galeao RJ

    AA Boeing 777 at Galeão International Airport, Rio de Janeiro in November 2003

  • Boeing 777-323(ER) American Airlines N718AN, LHR London, England (Heathrow Airport), United Kingdom PP1367675556

    An American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER in the new livery landing at London Heathrow Airport in 2013.

  • American Airlines boarding pass

    Sky Club boarding pass


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