American Airlines Philadelphia Pilot Union Leader Advises New Recruits That They Are Better Off At Delta
With junior pilots encouraged to work for Delta Air Lines, tensions over pay rises are starting to turn ugly in the public eye.
American Airlines
American Airlines is the largest airline in the world. With nearly 100 years of history, the airline has seen plenty of highs and lows. The oneworld airline has flown everything from Douglas DC-3s to the Boeing 777. The Texas-based aviation giant has pushed through, growing from its roots as a mail carrier to one of the most well-known airlines in the world. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
American Airlines has not had the slam dunk it was hoping for as Bangalore's first connection to the US in 2020. Photo: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying
- IATA/ICAO Code:
- AA/AAL
- Airline Type:
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s):
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Miami International Airport, New York JFK Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Year Founded:
- 1926
- Alliance:
- oneworld
- CEO:
- Robert Isom
- Country:
- United States
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