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American Airlines delivers passenger and cargo aviation services and offers multiple cabin classes. Operating from hubs including Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami and Chicago, it serves destinations across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Pros
  • Timely flight departures
  • Iin-flight entertainment
Cons
  • Poor customer service experiences
  • High baggage fees

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    Reviewed May 26, 2026

    If I could, I would give American Airlines a negative 3,000. My first flight from Newport News to Charlotte was delayed. In turn, I got to the next gate just in time to see the airplane on the tarmac. I got to watch it depart. It was simply too much for the pilot to wait ten minutes on the last flight. My husband had gone into congestive heart failure. I had used my last dollar to get to the airport. American Airlines offered to dump me off in Miami or Gainsville. I asked about Tallahassee because my sister could have gotten me to my husband. I spent the night in Charlotte Airport. American didn’t offer a hotel or so much as a water. I will not fly with them again.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2026

    This is the WORST flight experience I have ever had!!!! My flight was canceled within an hour of boarding so another flight could depart at my scheduled take off time. (Of course they claimed it was weather. The 5 rain drops didn't stop the other plane going to the same destination.) I was provided ZERO support in rescheduling my flight, and when I attempted to seek reimbursement for the inconvenience of having to make plans in another city for 24 hours more I was given the runaround. Not only was I given no support in the rescheduling process, the gate attendant didn't arrive until 5 minutes prior to boarding, and I was not seated with my partner and we sat in an un-airconditioned air craft for an hour in the Texas heat.

    When I was finally able to connect to a customer service agent the agent over the phone she refused to do anything in terms of support but had me fill out an online form to be offered a $50 travel credit, which doesn't even cover the cost of preferred seating, forget upgrading your seat. This has been the absolute worst traveling experience of my life. I would rather walk to my destination than have to fly with this airline again. If you want a comfortable, reliable, or friendly flight DON'T choose American.

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      Reviewed May 25, 2026

      Flight was canceled twice at last minute. Paid extra for a seat in the front of plane and my seat is in the second last row. Gave the main counter my id. Gave me the wrong boarding pass. Absolutely ridiculous. I would highly recommend flying another airline line. Nothing good at all with American Airlines.

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      Reviewed May 24, 2026

      My son and I scheduled a flight at Spring Break, which AA oversold. We volunteered to be bumped per AA's request. There were no more flights that day so we were asked to wait until the next day. In addition, AA switched us from Daytona Beach to Orlando (MCO) airport. AA said they would refund our LYFT car rides to/from the airport. The ride to MCO from Daytona was almost $200. I sent all the receipts/documents to AA refund department as instructed.

      After 1 month, I received 2 emails stating they had refunded everything. However, the HUGE problem... the amounts refunded went to 2 different VISAs which do not belong to us. I have called their customer service again and asked to speak to someone higher up to explain we did not receive our refund. I asked to escalate this to upper management. The customer service rep told me they do not have a phone number for higher ups and to just keep trying to email them about my $300 refund.

      Since March, I have requested a return phone call and have emailed customer service a total of 4 times... with no LYFT refund. Not only are they not responding, but I am also frustrated because I found out from one of their employees that we should have been given $1,500 in flight credit (which we did not receive...we were given $550) and hotel accommodations for the night since we were bumped to the next day. My recommendation: Do not volunteer to be bumped from an American Airlines flight. Honestly, because of their terrible customer service (inability to speak to someone), you might consider flying another airline.

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      Reviewed May 24, 2026

      This airline is NEVER on time, sitting here today with now 3 hours delayed and no reason given. Most of my flights with this crap airline have been delayed and quite frankly it’s gotten old. Fly ANY other airline than this horrible airline.

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      Reviewed May 22, 2026

      American Airlines has to the new Spirit. Customer service is lousy, and so many gate changes and cancellations. I fly almost weekly, and my flights are cancelled at least twice a month due to staff shortages or missed connections. Save your money and fly another airline that cares and appreciates your business. They don’t!!

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      Reviewed May 21, 2026

      After the airline made changes to my flight I tried to cancel my tickets. The rep said, "Oh you have to create AAadvantage account," so I did. She said it may take a couple hours to show in the system. I then called back a couple days later for them to tell me because I booked through a 3rd party there are no refunds. Then I reached out to the 3rd party who directed me back to American... Still no cancellation or refund.

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      Reviewed May 21, 2026

      Customer service so bad and rude, she just step at side and don’t say or explain anything and just closed gate. Left us.

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      Reviewed May 20, 2026

      Horrible experience. DO NOT RECOMMEND. Delays. No customer service. Cancel flights. Change of airports. This airline is the new Spirit. Will not recommend. Spare yourself of one of the worse experiences ever. And to top it off (the cherry) we landed and parked 1 mile away from the terminal because there was no space for us. And during all the flight and wait not even a glass of water was offered.

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      Reviewed May 20, 2026

      I booked a flight for my elderly father in law reserving wheelchair assistance. They never gave him that assistance causing him to be lost in the airport with no assistance. Horrible experience.

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      American Airlines author review by Erika Armstrong

      American Airlines is the world’s largest airline by fleet size and revenue. With headquarters in Ft. Worth, TX, they have an extensive international and domestic network with 953 aircraft making it the largest commercial fleet in the world.

      • Track your bags: From check-in to carousel, you can track your bags from your smartphone, laptop or tablet.

      • Business Extra: Travel reward program that earns your company points toward traveler awards while the employee continues to earn his or her AAdvandage miles.

      • Oneworld: American has an alliance with the world’s leading airlines which gives their customers access to 1,000 destinations in 150 countries.

      • Global Support: If your flight is delayed and your connection is in jeopardy, the Oneworld Global Support will do their best to allow you to use dedicated fast track lanes through immigration or security.

      • Travel with your pet: If you follow the rules, you can travel with your pet to all 48 contiguous United States.

      by Erika Armstrong Airlines Advisor

      From the front desk of a busy FBO to the captain's seat of a commercial airliner, Erika Armstrong has experienced everything aviation has to offer. She is the author of A CHICK IN THE COCKPIT and her aviation articles can be found at Consumer Affairs, Plane & Pilot, Flying.com, Disciples of Flight, NYC Aviation, Contrails, Mentor, General Aviation News and Business Insider.

      American Airlines Company Information

      Company Name:
      American Airlines
      Website:
      www.aa.com