American Airlines is a major US-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It is the founding member of the Oneworld Alliance. American Airlines is the largest airline in the world with an extensive network of around 6,800 daily flights to nearly 350 destinations around the world.

• IATA code: AA
• Year founded: 1926
• Contact Details: +1-800-433-7300
• Headquarters: Forth Worth, Texas, United States

Note: Independent and subsidiary carriers operate American Airlines’ regional services under the brand name American Eagle.

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Check-in

American Airlines check-in starts 24 hours prior to, and up until forty-five minutes before scheduled flight departure.

1. Passengers are required to bring their government-issued ID at the airport
2. There are 3 ways to check in for your flight: mobile, online, or at the airport

American Airlines Check-in Options

Mobile Check-In via the American App (FREE):

Passengers can do free, paperless check-in on mobile devices by downloading American Airlines App. On this app, they can get their boarding passes and do seat assignments too. American Airlines mobile check-in starts 24 hours prior to departure.

Online Check-In (FREE):

Passengers can check in online on the website of American Airlines. Online check-in starts 24 hours prior to departure of the flight.

*Save time by paying any bag fees and adding your checked luggage to your trip. To check your bag tags, simply scan your boarding card at the kiosk.

• American Airlines Baggage Policy

American Airlines allows you to check up to 10 bags if travel is:

• Domestic
• Transatlantic
• Transpacific

American Airlines allows you to check up to 5 bags if travel is to/ through/from

• Mexico / Caribbean / Central America*
• South America*
• Brazil*

For Baggage Dimensions and fees, visit https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/checked-baggage-policy.jsp

• Seat Assignment

Passengers can choose their seats for free while booking their airline tickets. Travelers can even buy a Preferred seat in a more favorable location or a Main Cabin Extra seat with more benefits.

• In-Flight Amenities of Allegiant Air

American Airlines has one of the largest flight network. They have been able to expand their services globally owing to their inflight services and amenities.

On American Airline Flights:

1. Soft drinks and non-alcoholic are always free. Additionally, additional food or beverages can be offered for free or to buy depending up on the route.
2. Wi-fi is available on selected flights
3. In-flight entertainment is available on most flights

AAdvantage - Earn Miles and Loyalty Points

As a member of the AAdvantage® program, travelers earn miles when flying on American, oneworld® and other participating airlines, as well as over 1,000 partners. Miles earned can be redeemed for:

1. Buying airline tickets
2. Upgrading class of service
3. Hotel booking and car rental

For detailed information about American Airlines AAdvantage Program, visit https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-program/aadvantage-program.jsp?anchorEvent=false&from=Nav

Child Policy of American Airlines

The are No charges for infants between 7 days old to 2 years old traveling in the lap of their parent (any age), or an accompanying adult at least 16 years or older traveling in the same cabin . We welcome infants as young as 2 days old, but infants less than 7 days old require a ‘Passenger Medical’ form to be completed before your flight.

American Airlines Policy For Children 2 years - 5 years

Children of 2 years of age or older are required to have their own seat, a ticketed adult fare. Children under 5 can’t travel alone under any circumstances.

For detailed information on American Airlines Child Policy, visit https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/traveling-children.jsp

American Airlines Pet Policy

American Airlines allows live pets in the aircraft within the contiguous 48 United States. However, international destinations and U.S. territories do not accept all pets. For details, visit https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp