American Airlines

From 1926 to 1934, the airline had operated domestic mail flights. Eight years after the first flight, the history of passenger transportation of the largest airline in the U.S. and the world, American Airlines, abbreviated A.A., began. The main destinations for regular flights are major cities in North and South America, the Caribbean, and Asian countries. The airline has partnership relations with British Airways, Iberia, Qantas, and a dozen other air carriers, which allows them to carry out joint passenger transportation to Europe and Australia. The headquarters and base port are located in Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. In addition to it, A.A. uses eight more transit airports in the U.S. In 2014, the merger of the U.S. company U.S. Airways was finally completed. This merger has significantly increased the capacity and fleet of A.A., which allowed to expand the geography of flights considerably.

American Airlines Fleet

The American Airlines fleet is the largest among air carriers with 859 airliners. Every year, the management updates the fleet by ordering modern aircraft.

Travel Classes of American Airlines

A.A. flights are operated in 4 classes of service: Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class, and First Class. Onboard service may vary depending on the direction and the length of the flight.

Economy Class

When buying a Basic Economy fare ticket on regional flights, no meals or luggage are provided. In the Main Cabin of the Economy Class, customers can reserve an available seat in advance and have access to an onboard entertainment system. Row spacing is up to 47 cm, with the exception of the emergency row, 71 cm to 81 cm, depending on the aircraft type. On long-haul routes, high-comfort seats are available in the Main Cabin Extra seating area at the beginning of the cabin. Baggage and a choice of seats in the economy cabin are chargeable. Passengers can pay for these services online on the carrier's website or when checking-in for their flight.

Premium Economy Class

The service in this class is available for long-haul flights, as well as Hawaii and Alaska. Row spacing is 97 cm. Additional privileges are available to passengers in this class: access to the lounge area, priority boarding, food throughout the flight with a wide range of meals and beverages, as well as two pieces of luggage.

Business Class

American Airlines Business Class customers check-in at the priority counter, enabling them to complete airport formalities faster and get on board with priority. On all Business Class flights, passengers receive free meals and two pieces of luggage. When traveling to New York and Los Angeles, customers are offered an additional — book a private helicopter with A.A. The Private Suite and BLADE partners. When booking this service, customers proceed to a separate area, where all the required formalities are completed quickly.

First Class

First Class passengers have access to Flagship Expedited Check-in, Admirals Club Lounge. From check-in to the end of the journey, the airline's staff will do everything possible to ensure maximum customer comfort and convenience: the passenger seat is transformed into a comfortable bed, WI-FI, meals from the best chefs and gourmet beverages throughout the flight, the individual transfer service via The Private Suite and BLADE.

Baggage and carry-on baggage with American Airlines

On American Airlines flights, your baggage and carry-on baggage allowance depends on the travel class and destination. All details are published on the airline's website.

Carry-on baggage:

• Economy Class — one piece, weight up to 18 kg, the size should not exceed 56x26x23 cm;
• Premium Economy — one piece, weight up to 18 kg, the size may not exceed 56x26x23 cm;
• Business Class — two pieces up to 18 kg, the sum of three measurements up to 105 cm;
• First Class — two pieces up to 8 kg, the sum of three measurements up to 105 cm.

Checked-in baggage:

• Economy Class — a fee for baggage is charged at the airport and depends on the destination and length of the flight; the weight of one piece may not exceed 23 kg;
• Premium Economy — two pieces of baggage weighing up to 23 kg;
• Business Class — two pieces of baggage weighing up to 32 kg;
• First Class — two pieces of baggage weighing up to 32 kg.

Flight Check-in with American Airlines

Online check-in for A.A. flights is available on the airline's website 24 hours before a departure. At the airport, passengers can check-in at special self-service booths and receive their personal boarding pass. Check-in closes 45 minutes before a departure.

Menus on board of American Airlines

On flights within the USA, Economy Class passengers are offered light snacks and drinks. No earlier than 30 days and no later than 24 hours before a departure, passengers may order and pay for a special meal. All you need to do is go to the "My Trip" section of the airline's website, select the desired menu, and pay for it.

Flying with children with American Airlines

Children aged 7 days to 2 years travel on the lap of an adult passenger. For infants, you pay 10% of the full fare. At the parents' request, a child from 9 months to 2 years old can fly in a passenger seat with a 25% discount on the full fare. There is a special entertainment program for children with a set of favorite games and cartoons. Parents can order children's meals no later than 24 hours before a departure on the airline's website.

Loyalty Program of American Airlines

Passengers who regularly use American Airlines services become members of the AAdvantage loyalty program. The fact that AA is a member of a major oneworld Alliance, and its customers have the opportunity to earn bonus miles on flights of member companies. Using the bonuses, you can get a number of advantages: rent a car, book a hotel, and upgrade the service class during the flight.