American Airlines

Cheap flights with American Airlines

Full-serviceIATA: AAHubs: DFW, CLT, PHX, MIA, ORD, PHL, LAX, JFK, BOS

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About American Airlines

American Airlines is the world's largest airline by fleet size and a founding member of the oneworld alliance, serving 350+ destinations across 60+ countries from nine US hubs including its giant Dallas/Fort Worth primary base β€” one of the world's busiest airport complexes β€” alongside Charlotte, Phoenix, Miami, Chicago O'Hare, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York-JFK, and Boston. American leads the industry in transatlantic seat capacity from the US, with dense service to London, Paris, Madrid, and beyond, complemented by the deepest Latin American network of any North American carrier. Its AAdvantage programme is one of the world's largest loyalty schemes, with co-branded Citi and Barclays credit cards, dynamic award pricing, and broad oneworld redemption options. A multi-year fleet renewal including Boeing 787-9s and Airbus A321XLRs will expand American's long-haul reach further into the 2030s.

American Airlines baggage policy

Checked bag fee on most Economy fares; AAdvantage elites and co-branded card holders get free bags

Carry-on

1 cabin bag + 1 personal item

Checked bag

Not included on Basic Economy; from $30 on Main Cabin

Fare classπŸŽ’ Carry-on🧳 Checked
Basic Economyβœ— (personal item only)βœ— (paid add-on)
Main Cabinβœ“βœ— (from $30)
Main Cabin Extraβœ“βœ— (from $30)
Full policy on American Airlines website β†’

Fleet

Airbus A319/320/321, Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 767, Boeing 777, Boeing 787

Hub airports

DFWCLTPHXMIAORDPHLLAXJFKBOS

Official website

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Booking tips for American Airlines

Compare fare classes carefully

American Airlines offers multiple fare tiers. The cheapest class may restrict changes and exclude checked baggage β€” compare the all-in price before purchasing.

Book long-haul 3–6 months out

Long-haul Economy sale fares sell fast. Set a price alert and move quickly when deals appear β€” the best fares are typically 3–6 months before departure.

Use miles for upgrades

American Airlines's frequent flyer programme offers excellent value for upgrades. Earn miles on Economy fares and redeem them for a premium cabin on long-haul routes.

Route via DFW

Connecting via American Airlines's hub at DFW can open up cheaper itineraries β€” especially when direct fares from your home airport are expensive or unavailable.

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