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American AirlineAmerican Airline (correctly known as American Airlines or AA) has it's offices at Fort Worth in Texas, next to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. It commenced operations as American Airways back in 1930 and currently operates from four Hubs (transfer airports) and three Focus Cities (a less busy transfer airport). In 1934 the airline was purchased by E L Chord who renamed it American Air Lines. AA has an aircraft fleet size of 650+ airplanes and flies to approx 160 destinations worldwide. AA has scheduled flights to Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Western Europe, Japan, China and India.
American Airlines Service LevelsAA operates three levels of service on their long haul International Flagship Service flights; i.e First Class, Business Class and Main Cabin or Economy Class. All of these are flown on a Boeing 777 and include flat beds for First Class and lie flat seats for Business Class.Medium haul flights have two classes of service being Business Class and Main Cabin. Boeing 737, 757, 767-300 and Airbus A300 aircraft owned by American contain lie flat Business Class seats. Domestic flights also provide two classes of service - First Class and Main Cabin. First Class passengers are offered complimentary meals on most flights.
American Airline is the only airline in America to provide scheduled flights to Anguilla, Bolivia, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Vincent, the Grenadines and Uruguay.
Flying With Children on American's AircraftNeed some advice on how to fly with children on an aircraft?Here is some very sound advice from a flight attendant and mother who has many hours flying experience with and without her own children. Click here for hints & tips regarding Flying With Children. Click here for American Airlines' suggestions regarding traveling with children.
Flying While Pregnant"Is it safe to fly while pregnant?" "Will any harm come to my baby if I fly while pregnant?" "Let's say I go into labor while on the aircraft, will I and my baby be alright?" All very good questions to be asking by concerned mothers.Click here for helpful tips on Flying While Pregnant. Click here for AA's flight restrictions when pregnant.
Flying With DisabilitiesNeed some advice and information on flying with disabilities? Ideas on planning your trip away, obtaining medical certificates, wheelchair care etc.Click here for advice and tips on Flying With Disabilities. Click here for AA's helpful advice for passengers with disabilities.
Items Permitted in Carry On BagsWith all the security precautions introduced since 911, 2001 you are going to need to know what items are permitted on aircraft.Click here to discover the regulations for items permitted in carry on bags.
American's Baggage LimitsAs of May 12, 2008 new baggage fees have been introduced by AA. These are to assist handle the highly rising fuel prices throughout the industry.Click here for AA's baggage fees. Click here for AA's baggage information.
Flying With PetsWhen planning to travel away from home for a reasonable amount of time, you may wish to fly with your pet.Click here for good advice regarding flying with your pet. Click here for AA's advice on traveling with pets.
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