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American Airlines Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest American Airlines (AA) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: AAoneworldFounded 1934HQ: Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
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About American Airlines

Explore the latest American Airlines (AA) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

American Airlines was founded in 1930 through the merger of more than eighty small airlines. The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The company's main hubs are Charlotte, Chicago-O'Hare, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-JFK, New York-LaGuardia, Philadelphia, Phoenix-Sky Harbor, Washington-National. American Airlines is the largest airline globally in terms of the number of scheduled passengers carried, fleet size, and revenue passenger miles.

Airline codeAA
Main hubDFW
Allianceoneworld
Destinations330
Countries51
Fleet1029
Updated: October 2026

Popular American Airlines routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
DFW to ORDDFW to Chicago2h 35m95NONSTOP
DFW to LAXDFW to Los Angeles3h 24m91NONSTOP
DFW to AUSDFW to Austin1h 6m91NONSTOP
DFW to LASDFW to Las Vegas2h 58m86NONSTOP
DFW to PHXDFW to Phoenix2h 40m86NONSTOP

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330 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving DFW

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RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
DFW to ORDDFW to Chicago2h 35m95NONSTOP
ORD to DFWChicago to DFW2h 42m94NONSTOP
AUS to DFWAustin to DFW1h 17m92NONSTOP
DFW to LAXDFW to Los Angeles3h 24m91NONSTOP
DFW to AUSDFW to Austin1h 6m91NONSTOP
PHX to DFWPhoenix to DFW2h 31m90NONSTOP
SAT to DFWSan Antonio to DFW1h 20m87NONSTOP
MIA to DFWMiami to DFW3h 24m86NONSTOP
DFW to LASDFW to Las Vegas2h 58m86NONSTOP
DFW to PHXDFW to Phoenix2h 40m86NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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Aircraft

Cabin comparison

CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 876 cm42-45 cm10 cm
First classBoeing 737 MAX 894 cm53 cm15 cm
Premium economyBoeing 737 MAX 884 cm42-45 cm10 cm

American Airlines baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

The luggage limits are: 158 cm (length+width+height), weight 23 kg. Up to 5 pieces of luggage can be checked on U.S. American Airlines flights if departing to/from Mexico/Caribbean/Central America, South America, and Brazil. Passengers flying in basic economy class are allowed one free piece of carry-on baggage (in addition to a personal item) to all destinations. The dimensions of a personal item may not exceed 45 x 35 x 20 cm. The size of hand baggage may not exceed 56 x 36 x 23 cm (including handles and wheels)

American Airlines Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a temporary ban on the entry of dogs (in American Airlines hand luggage or checked), including fully trained service dogs

Flying with pets on American Airlines

Infants

Infants under two years of age may travel free of charge on the lap of a parent (of any age) or the lap of an accompanying adult aged 16 years or older traveling in the same American Airlines cabin. We welcome infants from 2 days old, but infants up to 7 days old need to fill out a Passenger Health Care form before the flight.

American Airlines Infants policy

Check in rules

The recommended arrival time at the airport is 3 hours before the scheduled American Airlines departure time for international flights. You can also check in online or from the app 24 hours before departure and no later than 45 minutes before departure (90 minutes for international flights).

American Airlines Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

American Airlines requires unaccompanied minor service for children aged five through fourteen travelling alone. Children aged five through seven may use eligible nonstop flights only. Those aged eight through fourteen may also use permitted connections through designated airports, subject to itinerary restrictions. The service is optional for ages fifteen through seventeen. Not every connecting itinerary is eligible. Confirm the routing, forms and guardian requirements with American before booking.

Unaccompanied minors in American Airlines

On-time performance

75.97%On-time arrivals
31.96 minAverage delay
98.93%Completion rate
1.07%Cancellation rate

American Airlines FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with American Airlines.

What size and storage rules apply to an American Airlines personal item?

One item up to 45 × 35 × 20 cm is allowed and must fit under the seat.

What size limit applies to an American Airlines carry-on bag?

One bag up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm is allowed, including wheels and handles. It must fit the sizer and storage space.

Which infant and medical items are excluded from American Airlines cabin allowances?

One diaper bag per child, a breast pump, a small soft-sided breast-milk cooler, child seats and strollers, and medical or mobility devices are excluded.

How does American Eagle’s Valet baggage service work, and is it on every aircraft?

Bags larger than a personal item can use free Valet handling and are returned at the jet bridge on arrival. ERJ175 aircraft are excluded.

What size limit applies to an American Airlines soft garment bag?

The sum of its dimensions must not exceed 130 cm.

When is American Airlines website or app check-in available?

It opens 24 hours before departure and normally closes 45 minutes before departure, or 90 minutes before international flights.

What airport check-in and baggage deadlines apply on American Airlines?

Normally 45 minutes before US domestic flights and 60 minutes before flights to or from outside the US. Some airports require earlier deadlines.

How early does American Airlines recommend arriving at the airport?

Arrive at least two hours ahead within the US and three hours ahead outside the US.

How early can I check bags with American Airlines at DEN, HNL, MCO and EWR?

The earliest times are four hours before departure at DEN, six hours at HNL and MCO, and eight hours at EWR.

Whose check-in rules apply to American Airlines flights operated by partners?

The operating airline’s check-in rules apply.