American Airlines is the world's largest airline by fleet size and revenue, with roots dating back to 1926 when Charles Lindbergh flew the inaugural mail route for Robertson Aircraft Corporation, one of American's predecessor companies. The modern airline was formed in 1930 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, adjacent to its largest hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. American operates a fleet of nearly 1,000 mainline aircraft, serving over 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. Its hub system includes DFW, Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare, Miami, New York JFK, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington Reagan. American is a founding member of the Oneworld alliance and offers Flagship First and Business classes, Premium Economy, Main Cabin Extra, and Basic Economy products. The AAdvantage loyalty program, launched in 1981, was one of the first major frequent flyer programs in the industry and remains one of the largest. After emerging from bankruptcy and merging with US Airways in 2013, American Airlines Group became the world's largest airline. The company employs over 130,000 people and continues to invest in fleet renewal, airport facility upgrades, and digital innovation to maintain its competitive position in global aviation.
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