American Airlines Plans Seatback Screens Across Narrowbody Fleet
The carrier will install 4K displays across its mainline narrowbody fleet while expanding First Class and Main Cabin Extra seating.
American Airlines
IATA: AA
ICAO: AAL
Callsign: AMERICAN
Active
Airline Information
| Country | United States (US) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | AA |
| ICAO Code | AAL |
| Callsign | AMERICAN |
| Hub Airport | DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International |
| Fleet Size | 996 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 14.7 years |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (882 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A318/A319/A32 | 302 | JET | 11.2 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 737 NG | 256 | JET | 16.7 yrs |
| ▶ McDonnell Douglas DC | 100 | JET | 24.8 yrs |
| ▶ Boeing 757 | 67 | JET | 20.3 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 777 | 64 | JET | 12.9 yrs |
| ▶ Boeing 767 | 49 | JET | 22.2 yrs |
| ▶ Airbus A330/A340 | 24 | JET | 9.6 yrs |
| ▶ Embraer EMB-190/EMB | 20 | JET | 17.0 yrs |
Airline Network Card
American Airlines (AAL)
Routes
1,340
Destinations
368
Origins
11
Airports Served
368
Countries
65
Hub Airports
Focus Cities
Top Airports Served
Top Destinations
- IND Indianapolis International
- CMH John Glenn International
- BOS General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- STL St Louis Lambert International
- DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National
- DFW Dallas Fort Worth International
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International
- BNA Nashville International
- MCO Orlando International
- RDU Raleigh Durham International
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