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American Airlines Fast Facts
- Parent company: AMR Corp.
- Fleet size: 654
- Destinations: 158
- Stock (NYSE): AMR
- Annual sales (2007): $22 billion
- Year established: 1930
- Industry: Aviation
- Frequent flyer program: AAdvantage
- Alliance affiliation: Oneworld
- Reservations: 1-800-433-7300
- Phone: 817-963-1234
- Fax: 817-967-4162
- HQ: Fort Worth, Texas
- Chairman & CEO: Gerard Arpey
- CFO: Tom Horton
- Subsidiary: American Eagle Airlines
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American Airlines is the largest airline in the world based on fleet size and total passenger-miles transported. In August of 2008, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) levied $7.1 million in fines against American Airlines for violating safety and drug and alcohol testing regulations.CNN: American Airlines fined $7.1 million for safety violations (August 14, 2008)
On August 24, 2009, American Airlines operated its last flight with an Airbus 300. The 300 was the first Airbus to operate in the United States and American Airlines is the last remaining Domestic operator.
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Key Dates
- 1930: Founded as American Airways
- 1934: Renamed American Air Lines
- 1977: Introduces Super Saver fares
- 1981: Launches industry's first frequent flyer program, AAdvantage
- 1981: Establishes Dallas/Forth Worth hub
- 1991: American flies its billionth passenger
- 1996: Introduces ticketless travel
- 2001: Flight 11 hijacked and flown into World Trade Center; Flight 77 hijacked and flown into Pentagon
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American Airlines Questions
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Planning a trip to Argentina. Undecided about which Airline I should use. 3 AnswersI advise against starting with the airline. Find out what airport you want to land in in Argentina, and I assume you already know which one you want to leave h... read more -
Can I carry-on two backpacks on Delta and American Airlines without any extra fees? 1 AnswerTypically flights these days don't have room for all the carry-on stuff (even if your within the rules), so often depending on what section of seating you are, ... read more -
What are the major airlines flying into Vera Cruz? 1 AnswerContinental Airlines flies between veracruz via Houston. Several airlines fly between Mexico city and Veracruz... http://adventuretravelinstitute.com/trips/vera... read more
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American Airlines Competitors
- Southwest Airlines: Official Site | Wikipedia
- United Airlines: Official Site | Wikipedia
- Delta Airlines: Official Site | Wikipedia
- Continental Airlines: Official Site | Wikipedia
- Northwest Airlines: Official Site | Wikipedia
- US Airways: Official Site | Wikipedia
- JetBlue: Official Site | Wikipedia
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Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American (AP)http://bit.ly/aOBiYk
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