American Airlines
Having been in existence for over 95 years, American Airlines takes pride in having a deep-rooted history that has led the industry through several innovations and many firsts. Whether it was employing the first Black commercial airline pilot in US, employing first female commercial airline pilot in US, introducing the first loyalty program of by any major airline, or initiating airport lounges, the air carrier has always been an avid pioneer in the airline industry.
The air carrier leaves no stone unturned to make sure that every passenger flying with the airline has a world-class travel experience. From umpteen amenities at the airport to in-flight entertainment and airport lounges to easy check-ins – American Airlines has got passengers covered. Furthermore, as the airline is a part of the esteemed oneworld Alliance, passengers are able to fly to even all those destinations to which American Airlines doesn’t carry the operations. Comprising the world’s leading air carriers, oneworld Alliance together serves more than 900 destinations across over 170 territories.
The air carrier offers the frequent flyer program ‘AAdvantage’ that lets passengers earn miles and redeem them by choosing from a vast array of benefits. That’s not all; the status of AAdvantage is acknowledged by the member air carriers and thus, oneworld Priority benefits can be availed upon flying via any partner airline.
American Airlines operates the largest commercial fleet under the sun. With a whopping fleet of 944 aircraft, American Airlines fly to more than 350 destinations, including 81 international and 269 domestic destinations, across 48 countries. Going by the scheduled passengers carried as well as Revenue Passenger Mile (RPM), the air carrier is considered the largest airline not only in the USA but around the world. It has an extensive domestic and international network carrying nearly 6,000 flights on a daily basis. The airline has its headquarters based out of Fort Worth, Texas.
Established in 1926, the carrier has certainly come a long way in its almost century-long journey. The sole purpose of the airline is to care for people on life’s journey. Not for nothing do passengers prefer American Airlines to any other air carrier when it comes to flying around the world.