American Airlines
Our purpose to care for people on life’s journey extends beyond our operation and into the communities we serve. With our efforts focused on 3 areas — social good, global health and well-being, and our military heroes — our
| Headquarters Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Founded April 15, 1926; 98 years ago (1926-04-15), (as American Airways, Inc.) |
Basic Info
| Employees 103,200 (2023) |
| Founded April 15, 1926; 98 years ago (1926-04-15), (as American Airways, Inc.) |
| Headquarters Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
Overview
At American Airlines, our purpose is to care for people on life’s journey. Together with our American Eagle regional partners, we offer thousands of flights daily to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. American has hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New
History
American was founded more than 95 years ago and has a deep-rooted history leading the industry through innovation and firsts, including hiring the first Black U.S. commercial airline pilot, hiring the first female U.S. commercial airline pilot, launching the first loyalty program of any major carrier
Our team
With 130,000 team members around the world, American is focused on creating a world-class customer experience, building the airline to thrive forever and making culture a competitive advantage with an equal workplace for all.
