American Airlines: USA's biggest airline

Founded in 1930, American Airlines is the largest airline in the world in terms of the total number of passengers transported and the fleet size. In terms of the total operating revenues, it is the second largest airline. American Airlines offer a range of discount and cheap airfares. The headquarters of American airlines are at Fort Worth, Texas near the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

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American Airlines Flight Destinations

As of February 2006, American Airlines served 157 cities with a fleet of 707 aircraft. The regions covered by American Airlines are Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Eurasia, Middle East, North America and South America.

Frequent Flyer's Programme of American Airlines

Aadvantage is the frequent flyer programme of American Airlines. You can become a member of this programme online or via the telephone also with very easy-to-follow instructions. You stand to earn miles from flights, hotel stays, car rentals, restaurants and many other partner companies and also spend them whether you are in Europe, the US or anywhere in the world. The benefits of the Aadvantage member are that you get a priority status on the waiting lists and are personally informed of the bonus offers and how you can earn and spend miles.

Advantage Gold Member Benefits

In order to achieve or re-qualify for this membership, you need to complete at least 30 qualifying segments, or 25,000 qualifying miles, or then earn 25,000 qualifying points during the calendar year. In addition to the Aadvantage member benefits, you also enjoy the following; Business Class check-in and boarding regardless of class of travel.

• Discounted Admirals Club memberships.
• 25% mileage bonus for flights on American Airlines and airline partners.
• Priority check-in, preferred seating and priority standby and waitlisting on any oneworld alliance airlines.

Advantage Platinum Member Benefits

In order to achieve or re-qualify for the platinum membership, you need to either fly 60 qualifying segments, or earn 50,000 qualifying points during the calendar year, or then 50,000 qualifying miles. The additional benefits include the following; First Class check-in and boarding regardless of class of travel.

• Discounted Admirals Club® memberships.
• 100% mileage bonus for flights on American Airlines and airline partners.
• Priority check-in, preferred seating and priority standby and waitlisting on any oneworld alliance airlines.

Advantage Executive Platinum Member Benefits

To achieve or re-qualify for this membership, you need to earn 100,000 qualifying points during the calendar year or 100,000 qualifying miles. The additional benefits include the following; Exclusive access to the AAdvantage Executive Platinum Service Desk.

• Eight annual system-wide upgrade certificates, redeemable at check-in.
• Top priority when waitlisted for purchased First or Business Class seats.
• Expanded availability of award seating on American Airlines and American Eagle.
• Priority check-in, preferred seating and priority standby and waitlisting on any oneworld alliance airlines.
• Guaranteed full-fare Economy Class availability on sold-out flights when booked 24 hours in advance.
• First Class check-in and boarding regardless of class of travel.
• 100% mileage bonus for flights on American Airlines and airline partners.

Holiday Packages from American Airlines

American Airlines provide exciting vacation packages to exotic locales, which include booking flights, reserving your car from a car-rental agency, and hotel reservations. Check with Travel.com.au to see today's listings of specials available