American Airlines acts asHuanyu FamilyOne of the founding members of, is the world's largest airline.Affiliated to UnitedAmerican eagle Connected with the United States, American Airlines has more than 260 navigable cities, including 150 cities in the United States and 40 countries.
American AirlinesFounded in 1939, it is affiliated to National Airlines Group, headquartered in the United StatesArizonaTempe。American Airlines was the fifth largest airline in the United States, with routes includingNorth America、Central America、CaribbeanAnd more than 240 destinations in Europe and other regions around the world.
In May 2005, he announced that he would pay 1.5 billion US dollars for theaviationMerger of parent company.
In February 2013, American Airlines Group and the original parent company of American AirlinesAMRAnnounced the merger and joined hands to form the world's largest airline.
On February 14, 2013, AMR, the original parent company of American Airlines, and American Airlines Group, the original parent company of American Airlines, announced a merger, which was approved by the boards of directors of both parties to jointly form a global aviation giant.The creditors of AMR, the parent company of American Airlines, will hold 72% of the equity of the new company, while the shareholders of American Airlines will hold the remaining 28%.
On December 9, 2013, American Airlines parent company AMR and American Airlines Group officially announced that the merger transaction between the two companies had been completed, creating the world's largest aviation operator.
At 10:36 a.m. on October 16, 2015, American Airlines Flight 1939PhiladelphiaTake off, stop byCharlotteFly to PhoenixSan FranciscoThis is the last flight operated by American Airlines with a 76 year history.At 21:55 that night, the flight will take off from San Francisco and return to Philadelphia on the morning of the 17th, and American Airlines will also withdraw from the stage of history.
From October 17, 2015, the world's largest airline jointly built by US Airways Group and American Airlines will officially operate.On the same day, some international airports in the United StatesterminalThe name of American Airlines was also removed from the list and replaced by American Airlines.
In the future, the aircraft with the logo of American Airlines will continue to operate.It is said that until the end of 2016, all American Airlines' aircraft can be "transformed" into American Airlines' logo.[4]
In August 2022, American Airlines announced that it had ordered up to 20 supersonic aircraft from Boom Supersonic and would purchase another 40 jet airliners as appropriate.[19]
On March 4, 2024 local time, American Airlines announced to order 260 new aircraft, including 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10 and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft.These orders also include options and purchase of another 193 aircraftRight.[23]
On June 6, 2024, Robert Isom, CEO of American Airlines, said on Wednesday that the company proposed to be a flight attendantA 17% salary increase for employees.[25]
On board service
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First Class
This is a quiet harbor in the high air. You can enjoy unprecedented private space, considerate services, and a spacious environment for work, relaxation and rest.The luxury level has been upgraded to a new level.Flagship Suite®The swivel chair in the flagship suite is one of many innovative projects that we are proud of, which makes face-to-face talks between you and your colleagues or customers a reality,
This is unique in the industry.Each seat is equipped with a large TV screen, which can watch up to 20 channelscinematographic works, which ensures that you are completely relaxed during the journey.The chair of the flagship suite can also be extended into a 6'6 "flat bed, providing you with comfortableSleep environment。[3]
The elite dedicated area for work, relaxation and rest also provides the following facilities:
Luxury cabin quilt
Amenity Kit
Private partition, providing more private space
Electronic adjustment of seat angle, lumbar support and headrest position
Power socket of personal portable computer
Personal reading lamp
Private satellite receiving telephone
Spacious storage space under the seat
Bose® QuietComfort®3 Active noise cancellation headset Flagship Suite on Boeing 777®The flagship suite can provide first-class passengers with an unprecedented travel experience.It is this service that shows the true nature of American Airlines.We will try our best to provide you with more unexpected surprises during your journey.
business class
How to spend time?
What we create for customersbusiness class, have more private space.The business class is spacious and pleasant, with office, entertainment and leisure facilities.
business class
Take the new spaciousBoeing 777Business class flight, your flight and your time are entirely up to you.We will provide you with all the tools you need to improvework efficiency, completely free from interference;It enables you to relax, rest, sleep at ease, or enjoy yourself.Watch a movie, play a challenging video game, or follow the world news.The space we provideFeatured servicesAnd entertainment facilities will help create a private space for you.The moment you enter the newly upgraded business class, you will feel all the efforts and changes we have made for customers.
During the flight, you can enjoy any service you want.Take a new business class flight and spend your time.[3]
Unique features - international characteristics
Amenity Kit
Power socket of personal portable computer
6 direction adjustable leather seat headrests
60 inch inclination
Humanized seat control
Extra room for leg movement
Advanced seat lumbar support
Full lower leg support
Comfortable leather and cotton furniture decoration
Personal satellite receiving telephone
Personal video system, which can watch programs of 10 TV channels (Boeing 777)
Take American Airlines' business class flight, integrating office, leisure and entertainment.You can enjoy comfortablePersonal spaceTo make time more meaningful.
We also offer a range of competitive business classesAir ticket priceTo meet your business travel requirements.
No matter what you need, business class can meet your needs.
The flight experience that the United States is proud of - quality service, world-class entertainment facilities, andService attitude。This is also the uniqueness of American Airlines.MoreValue added service, so that everyone can enjoy, we willeconomy classOfComfortTo a new level.[3]
Relaxing space
Lean on the spacious seat and enjoy the superiorEntertainment experience。turn on electricity, understand economic trends, listen to CDs, watchDVD, or access the Internet through a portable computer, or charge your mobile phone.
Take our economy class flight, and you will find that your choice is really worth it.
The projection screen shows the currently popular movies, news, documentaries, and comedies.
On the Boeing 777, the seat back video system can provide 10 channels of programs and movies.
Free headset
Optional entrees and drinks.
6 direction adjustable leather headrest.
Sliding table, laptop, drinks or books can be adjusted to the best position.
AA262 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) - Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Cooperative operation
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American Airlines and American Airlines merged into the world's largest airline[8]
American Airlines
According to《Wall Street Journal》It is reported that the board of directors of American Airlines parent company AMR and American Airlines Group have voted to approve the merger of the two sides, which will become the world's largest airline.According to people familiar with the situation quoted by the Wall Street Journal, the two sides plan to announce this decision on the evening of February 14, 2013.According to the report, American AirlinesCEODoug Parker will become the CEO of the merged company, while Tom Horton, the CEO of AMR, will becomeNon executive Chairman。
Resource integration
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American Eagle Airlines is the operating partner of American Airlines, and its base is also located in TexasFort Worth。American Eagle Airlines is also a subsidiary of AMR.
American Airlines is developed from a combination of about 82 small airlines through a series of integration and reform.At first, many planes couldfree useThe name American Airways is a co owned brand.In 1934, American Airlines fell intofinancial crisis, in E50. Under the leadership of Cord, the company was renamed "American Airlines".In the early days, the company's headquarters was located inIllinoisChicago Midway Airport.One of the innovations of American Airlines during this period was the use of flight attendants.
Until the late 1950s, American Airlines' main routes were from New York and Chicago to DallasLos Angeles。Cyrus Raleigh Smith, one of the early presidents of American Airlines, andDonald DouglasDeveloped after close cooperationDouglasThe DC-3 aircraft was put into flight by American Airlines in 1936.For Douglas DC-3, American Airlines named it "Flagships" and established the "Admirals Club", which was an early VIP club and later became the first airline VIP room in the world.When Douglas DC-3 stays at the airport, there will be a "flagship's pennant" with four stars flyingcockpitOutside the window, this was one of the most famous images of American Airlines at that time.
American Airlines is developingDC-3The main driver of aircraft.At American Airlinesfleet DC-3 is also called "flagship".
We are building a younger and more modern fleet
DC-3 aircraft
Experience the future travel experience, and bring people a more modern, comfortable and connected experience when upgrading the fleet's new aircraft.
American Airlines is pleased to announce that they are updating their existing aircraftBoeing 767-300Type andBoeing 777-200The renovation plan started in 2014.Is providing you with767-300Updated and enhanced functions, including 28 new business class seats completely located in all corridors and 25 passenger class seats.[3]
As we change our fleet, we are working hard to improve your travel experience.
New aircraft, from inside to outside
As part of the largest aircraft order in history, we update our existing fleet with the average weekly delivery of a new aircraft, bringing you a more modern, comfortable and connected experience.
New image of American Airlines
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American Airlines
Inspired by brilliant achievements, American Airlines grandly launched a new designed image!For these colors and symbols, we may have linked them closely with American Airlines.This time, after a newIntegrated designThey represent the passion of American Airlines to strive for continuous progress.
In the new pattern, we can find a lot of information about this transformation, such as the hundreds of new aircraft brought by American Airlines, the latest technology, and more effective new measures to make passengers travel more comfortable, so that passengers can also keep in touch with relatives, friends, customers and work partners on the way.
The new design and feeling in the cabin of American Airlines and American Eagle Airlines highlight American Airlines' original intention and mission as an airline.The new painting of the fuselage appearance represents thecreative spirit。
More importantly, American Airlines is trying to make passengers feel its heart at the spiritual level, so that they can really have a more modern, comfortable, and connectedFlight experience。
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Company announcement
On September 6, 2021, American Airlines said it would stop approvingvaccinationBut employees infected with COVID-19Neocoronal pneumoniasick leave。The company told employees that sick leave for COVID-19 will only be provided for those who have been fully vaccinatedVaccination cardEmployees of.Although the airline has not yet mandated vaccinationNew coronal vaccine, but they hope that employees will be vaccinated and submitted before October 1 at the latestVaccinationCard.From October 1, local time, any employee who has not been vaccinated but has to be absent due to the diagnosis of COVID-19 needs to use their regular sick leave.[15]
On April 18, 2022 local time, American Airlines announced that passengers can take domestic flights without wearing masks.[17]
Flight cancellation
In May 2018, American Airlines announced that it would stop direct flights between Chicago and Beijing in October 2018.[5]
On August 21, 2018, American Airlines announced its plan to cancel the direct flight between Chicago and Shanghai.becauseAviation fuelAs prices continue to rise, the company plans to cut low profit or even non profit routes, including direct flights between Chicago and Shanghai.This route will be officially cancelled in October 2018.[5]
On April 7, 2019, American Airlines announced that it wouldBoeing 737MAXThe grounded period of the aircraft was extended from April 24 to June 5.American Airlines is expected to cancel 90 flights of this type every day before June 5.[14]
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On February 3, 1959, American Airlines Flight 320, Lockheed L-188 Electra, crashed inLaGuardia AirportNearby.
On March 1, 1962, American Airlines Flight 1,Boeing 707Aircraft, caused by maintenance failureRudderIt failed and crashed shortly after taking off from Idewild Airport (now Kennedy Airport).
On June 12, 1972, American Airlines Flight 96, a brand new American Airlines DC-10DetroitShortly after takeoff, the aircraft suddenly lost pressure at high altitude, and the aircraft finally made a forced landing, and the entire crew survived.Then the investigators found that the cargo of this aircraftHatchDesigned withserious disadvantage, will suddenly fall off during flight.
On April 27, 1976, American Airlines Flight 625,Boeing 727The plane crashed in the United StatesVirgin IslandsNear St. Thomas.
On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, crashed in ChicagoO'Hare International Airport。
On December 20, 1995, American Airlines Flight 965,Boeing 757The plane crashed atColumbiaOfCaliNearby.
On November 12, 2001, American Airlines Flight 587（Airbus A300）Crashed in New York due to the co pilot's operational errorQueens。
On December 22, 2001, American Airlines Flight 63 almost crashed because of Richard Reid, the "shoe bomb attacker". However, his plot was finally foiled.The plane arrived from Charles de Gaulle Airport in FranceThe Miami International AirportOn the way, turn tobostonLogan International Airport.
Enterprise honor
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On July 19, 2018, the Fortune Global 500 list was released, and American Airlines ranked 260.[1]
In August 2022, American Airlines Group was listed in the Fortune Global 500 list in 2022, ranking 479.[18]
In June 2023, with a revenue of 48971 (million dollars), he was listed in the Fortune 500 list in 2023, ranking 89。[21]
In August 2023, with a revenue of 48971 (million dollars), he was listed in the Fortune Global 500 list in 2023, ranking No. 291.[22]
Scandals
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On April 22, 2017, it was reported that American Airlines had recently exposed a scandal of rude treatment of passengers, and a steward had taken over a female passenger'sbaby carriageAnd fought with several passengers.American Airlines has asked the flight attendants involved to suspend their duties.[7]
According to NBC, three black men filed a federal lawsuit against American Airlines on May 29, 2024 local time, claiming that they had suffered racial discrimination while taking the airline's flight and were ejected from the plane.According to the content of the lawsuit, the incident occurred on January 5, 2024 local time, and three men flew from Phoenix, Arizona to New York City, New York.Before the plane took off, an employee of American Airlines claimed to have received a "body odor" complaint and asked them to leave the plane, but did not give any other explanation.American Airlines said in a statement that it was investigating the matter, and said that "these statements do not reflect the company's core values and the purpose of caring for passengers."[24]
Public opinion report
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On January 12, 2018, it was reported that on the information, opinions and complaints of registered members on the official website of American AirlinesHong KongRegion, ChinaMacaoRegion, ChinaTaiwanThe phenomenon that regions and China are displayed side by side in the columns of "country" and "nationality".The CAAC website stated that it would require all foreign airlines operating routes to China to immediatelyEnterprise websiteandAPPAnd other client information, and strictly comply withChinese laws and regulationsAnd put an end to similar events.[12]
On April 25, 2018, the Civil Aviation Administration of China sent a letter to 36 foreign airlines, including American Airlines, requesting the company to change the labels on its website involving Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao, and not to list them as "countries".On May 5, 2018,White HouseHe issued a statement "opposing China's coercion of American Airlines".On May 6, 2018, Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said that no matter what the US side said, it could not change that there is only one China in the worldHong Kong, Macao and TaiwanRegion isChinese territoryinseparablePart ofobjective facts。[13]
