15 April 1926, United StatesAmerican Airlines / Founded

American's long, proud history begins when legendary aviator Charles A. Lindbergh, the chief pilot of Robertson Aircraft Corporation, stowed a bag of mail in his DH-4 biplane and took off from St. Louis to Chicago. Robertson is counted as one of the many airlines that would make up what is now American Airlines.

Free entertainment Sit back and relax with free seatback entertainment showing up to 300 movies and hundreds of TV shows, plus a large library of music. Enjoy Live TV with channels including CNN and Sport24 on select flights.

American Airlines is a major US-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It is the largest airline in the world when measured by scheduled passengers carried and revenue passenger mile.

American Airlines is a American carrier. Frequent travelers give the airline an average rating of 7.2/10.

1914 The world's first regularly scheduled heavier-than-air airline took off from the Municipal Pier in St. Petersburg on New Year's Day 1914. The airline was known as the St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line.

American Airlines Group Inc. was formed on December 9, 2013 with the closing of the merger between American Airlines and US Airways Group. The company now lists on NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol AAL.

Two of the three, JetBlue and Delta, offer seatback screens on most flights, which are not just for watching free movies, but for other forms of entertainment including - depending on the flight - browsing digital magazines, following guided meditations and more.

As the only U.S. airline with seatback screens at every seat, JetBlue takes nonstop entertainment to new heights with live TV, movies, music and unique content. All at your fingertips. All for free. Don't forget your personal (wired) earphones - but if you do, we sell them onboard.

Onboard, all Main Cabin passengers receive complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. American Airlines' seats recline more, and there is more legroom even in the Main Cabin. You can also use the in-flight entertainment system, which includes music, games, and the latest movies, to name a few options.

American Airlines is considered to be a safe airline and has excellent mileage redemption options. It offers flights to many destinations worldwide and has a variety of ticket types for travelers of all budgets. Before booking a ticket, be sure to join the AAdvantage loyalty program for added benefits.

It is the largest airline in the world when measured by scheduled passengers carried and revenue passenger mile. American, together with its regional partners and affiliates, operates an extensive international and domestic network with almost 6,800 flights per day to nearly 350 destinations in 48 countries.