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Quick facts about American Airlines

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American Airlines (IATA: AA, ICAO: AAL) is an US airline and a member of the oneworld alliance.

American Airlines is the world's largest airline by fleet size and one of the three legacy "Big Three" US carriers alongside Delta and United. As a founding oneworld alliance member, American operates a vast domestic US network supplemented by extensive international routes, with Dallas/Fort Worth serving as its primary and largest hub.

Did you know? American Airlines is the world's largest airline by fleet size and total passengers carried, operating nearly 950 aircraft across a network spanning over 350 destinations.

American Airlines — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for American Airlines passengers

Main Hubs
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Miami (MIA), New York JFK (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago O'Hare (ORD)
Founded
1930 — 96 years of service
Fleet Size
~950 aircraft
Boeing 737 family, Airbus A321, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing 777-300ER
Destinations
350+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Main Cabin: 23kg (50lb) per checked bag, up to 2 bags. Carry-on: 1 bag + 1 personal item. Basic Economy: no overhead bin bag on some routes.
Check-in Tips
American Airlines app and website check-in opens 24 hours before departure. DFW is one of the largest airline hubs in the world — allow ample connection time between terminals.

How to Track American Airlines Flights

Tracking a American Airlines flight on Departra is simple. Enter your AA flight number in the search box above — for example, AA100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.