American Airways Group (AAG) stands as the largest airline in the United States and ranks among the world’s largest carriers. The company’s mainline carriers offer scheduled air travel services, supported by a network of regional subsidiaries and third-party regional carriers operating as American Eagle. Additionally, it provides cargo and mail services through its cargo division. In total, American Airlines operates an average of 6,800 daily flights to more than 365 destinations in over 60 countries. The airline boasts a fleet of more than 940 mainline planes and approximately 605 regional planes. American Airways Group is also a founding member of the Oneworld alliance, facilitating shared airport lounge facilities and interconnected loyalty programs among its member carriers. A significant portion of American Airlines Group’s passenger sales is generated within the United States.
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Operations
American Airlines Group operates as a unified business entity, delivering scheduled air transportation services for both passengers and cargo via its primary carrier network as well as regional carriers. The passenger segment accounts for over 90% of total sales and maintains a fleet of more than 940 aircraft. Regional operations are conducted under the “American Eagle” brand, featuring wholly-owned subsidiaries Envoy, PSA, and Piedmont, along with third-party regional carriers like Republic, Mesa, Compass, and SkyWest.
The Cargo segment (contributing over 1% of total sales) offers an array of freight and mail services, with facilities and interline connections available worldwide.
Other operating revenues, associated with American Airlines Group’s airport clubs and loyalty programs, contribute more than 5% of total sales.
Geographic Presence
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, American Airlines Group serves over 365 destinations in more than 60 countries. Key hubs include Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington DC, offering international services to Canada, Central and South America, Asia, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Approximately 75% of passenger sales revenue is generated within the United States, with more than 10% in Latin America, just over 10% in the Atlantic region, and about 5% in the Pacific.
Sales and Marketing
American Airlines Group sells its tickets through various distribution channels, including its website (www.aa.com), reservations centers, and third-party distribution channels. Its loyalty program rewards travelers for their ongoing patronage. Advertising expenses totaled $129 million, $128 million, and $135 million for the years ending December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.
Financial Performance
American Airlines’ revenue has been consistently increasing each year, except for 2016. In 2019, revenue reached $45.8 billion, a 3% increase compared to $44.5 billion in 2018. This growth was primarily driven by a $1.3 billion increase in the passenger segment, partially offset by the cargo segment.
Net income also rose, from $1.4 billion in 2018 to $1.78 billion in 2019.
At the end of fiscal year 2019, the company held $290 million in cash, representing a $4 million increase from the previous year. Cash from operations contributed $3.8 billion to the company’s coffers, while investing activities utilized $2.2 billion, primarily for capital expenditures. Financing activities used an additional $1.6 billion for dividends to stockholders and the company’s stock repurchase program.
Strategy
One key element of our strategy to expand our network has been to enhance our commercial relationships with other airlines, such as by participating in a global alliance, forming joint ventures and codeshare agreements, and, in a recent example involving China Southern Airlines Company Limited (China Southern Airlines), making a substantial equity investment in another airline in connection with initiating such a commercial relationship. We may explore similar non-controlling investments in, and joint ventures and strategic alliances with, other carriers as part of our global business strategy.
Company Background
In 2011, American Airlines’ parent company, AMR Corporation, filed for bankruptcy. It emerged from Chapter 11 in late 2013 and simultaneously merged with rival US Airways in an $11 billion mega-deal. This historic transaction created the world’s largest airline, forming the American Airlines Group and placing former US Airways CEO Doug Parker at the helm.
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