About American Airlines

American Airlines, often seen as a pioneer in the aviation industry, has a rich history that stretches back nearly a century, marking it as one of the oldest and most influential airlines in the world. The airline was formed through the consolidation of several small airlines in the late 1920s and early 1930s, an era when the aviation industry was in its nascent stages. This strategic merger helped the company to become an early powerhouse in the airline industry, paving the way for it to become a major player in both national and international aviation markets. Over the decades, American Airlines has been at the forefront of many innovations, including being one of the first to implement electronic booking systems and developing extensive route networks that connect vast numbers of cities across the globe. American Airlines operates a comprehensive and large fleet, providing a wide range of aircraft suited to both short-haul and long-haul flights, effectively covering every type of commercial aviation demand. The diversity in fleet types allows the airline to optimize its operations across various market demands and environmental conditions. This flexibility ensures that American Airlines can offer frequent services on high-demand routes while also serving less popular destinations with appropriately sized aircraft. The airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly models highlights its ongoing efforts to meet the challenges of sustainable aviation and to improve the travel experience. In terms of services, American Airlines is known for providing a variety of options to cater to different passenger needs. From economy to first class, the airline offers distinct experiences designed to accommodate the budgets and preferences of all travelers. For premium passengers, features include lie-flat seats, exclusive lounge access, and an enhanced onboard dining experience. American Airlines also emphasizes customer service, offering programs and services that enhance passenger convenience like online check-in, a user-friendly mobile app, and a comprehensive frequent flyer program. In addition, American has partnerships with other international airlines, broadening their service offerings and providing a more connected global travel network. Moreover, the airline continuously works on expanding its digital services to provide a seamless travel experience, reinforcing its role as a leader in the airline industry.

Overall Value for Money

1.9

From 698 reviews

Seat and Cabin Space

2.5

From 663 reviews

Customer Service

2.2

From 700 reviews

In Flight Entertainment

2.2

From 483 reviews

Baggage Handling

2.4

From 87 reviews

Check-in Process

2.5

From 97 reviews

Meals and Beverages

2.4

From 565 reviews

Recommend Airline

13.4%

From 704 reviews

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Heather Bowen
Heather BowenJul 18, 2025
American Airlines

My son had a 5:30am flight on 7/17/25 for the MILITARY. He had MILITARY ORDERS and was on duty. We arrived at 3:30am and were standing in line at 3:40am. There were about 7-10 people already ahead of us. There was a nice man that was up there at 4am when the counter opened. Around 4:20 a lady in a pink shirt came in and took over his spot. She walked around for a while, chit chatted with other employees, chatted with i can only assume was one of her friends that she allowed to cut from the back of the line to the front. Continued to wonder off. When we finally got to the counter it was 4:49am and he reported his duty orders, flight and destination and she with the worst additude told my son he missed his check in time by 4 MINUTES 4 MINUTES!!!!! We explained to her he had to be on this flight for the Army and could not miss it in anyway. Her nasty response was "I don't care, you should have been here 45mins ago" We than told her, ma'am we have been standing in this line for well over an hour and were here before you even got here, he has to be on this flight. She than again said "she didn't care , move to the left and when I get done checking in everyone else I'll see about trying to find you another flight." The other customers were saying "you need to get this man on his flight, he is MILITARY and has orders. It's only 4 mins. The Delta men down the counter were saying "that is not right, and this is sorry customer service, he is Military he is supposed to have priority to make sure he is on board. Delta tried to help him get his flight switched to Delta but unfortunately they were booked up already. We still tried to get this lady to help , who come to find out is some kind of supervisor. She only ignored us and moved her hand to the left. We tried again to tell her due to her not being and doing what she was supposed to be doing is the only reason he was not at the counter 4 mins earlier. Delta employees then tried to just rush him thru security so he could at least get to the gate and get it situated there. The security and TSA were all trying to get him back to the gate as fast as they could but unfortunately by the time he reached the gate it was already closed. My son was unable to make his flight and ended up having to be driven to his location destination which he has still yet to arrive as of 1pm on 7/18/25 but was supposed to be checked in at 11am on 7/17/25 all because your ' so called supervisor' seems to think that our US Military service men and women are not important enough to be taken care of and helped. I will NEVER NEVER EVER fly or recommend American Airlines. You have done nothing but disgust me and everyone associated with our US Military. Never again, yall are the absolute worst. From one very Peed off but PROUD ARMY MOM.

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