American Airlines celebrates 90 years

American Airlines celebrated (15-Apr-2016) 90 years on 15-Apr-2016, having commenced service on 15-Apr-1926 with a mail service on a Robertson Aircraft Corporation from Chicago, headed to St Louis. American Airlines chairman and CEO Doug Parker said: "American is 100,000 strong and innovating every day in large and small ways. Working in this industry is a noble profession, and working for American is a special calling... It has been a terrific 90 years for our airline and our best days lie ahead." [more - original PR]