American Airlines Airline Profile

American Airlines information, codes and useful links

American Airlines profile
American Airlines logo with name
Overview

Marketing name: American Airlines

Legal name: American Airlines Inc.

Year established: 1926

Region: North America

Base country: United States

Base city: Dallas

Base airport: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: AA

Airline ICAO code: AAL

Base city IATA code: DFW

Base airport IATA code: DFW

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: oneworld

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: aa.com

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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American Airlines overview and services

American Airlines Inc. marketed as American Airlines is a currently operating North American scheduled full-service carrier with its base at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, in Dallas, United States.

American Airlines IATA code is AA, and its three letter ICAO code is AAL. Launched 99 years ago in 1926, the airline is one of the oldest airline companies in the world. Along with Qatar Airways, British Airways, Alaska Airlines, and 11 others, American Airlines is a oneworld alliance member.

American Airlines offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The latest version of American Airlines baggage policy (last updated 2025) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.