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American Airlines Airline Profile

American Airlines overview and available airline data

Last verified: September 27, 2026

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Overview

Operating status: Active

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

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: oneworld

Frequent-flyer programme: AAdvantage

Useful links

Official Website: visit website

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 100 years ago in 1926, the airline is one of the oldest airline companies in the world. Along with British Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and 20 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 2026) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.