Celebrating a century of flight

A message from American Airlines CEO Robert Isom.  

A centennial celebration across our network 

Our April 15 centennial celebrations came to life as we marked the 100th scheduled departure of the day at all of our hubs and St. Louis Lambert International Airport. We welcomed customers with memorable gate experiences, including red carpet moments, live DJs, mascots, American x Mastercard co‑branded neck pillows and blankets, a Lavazza coffee pop‑up experience, Q Mixers mocktails and other special giveaways. Senior leaders joined customers at the gate as part of a celebration designed with purpose and pride, bringing our century‑long story of flight to the forefront and celebrating the people who continue to shape our story.  

Our stories 

Read all about American’s last 100 years on the centennial microsite, where the stories of American’s legacy come to life. Check back throughout the year as we honor the people and moments that shaped the airline.  

Shop our centennial collection on our brand store.

#American100: 100 years of progress and looking ahead 

Our #American100 decades series came full circle with a look at the milestones and innovations that defined the last century. From our first flight from Chicago to St. Louis to the announcements shaping the decade ahead, this final video brings together the achievements that defined the last 100 years and our future. Check out what's on the horizon for us.  

Thank you to our oneworld partners  

Thank you to our oneworld Alliance partners for celebrating this milestone with us. One hundred years of connection, collaboration and shared purpose, across borders and around the world. We’re honored to mark this moment as a founding member of oneworld.  

A centennial thank you to AAdvantage® members 

We’re awarding 100,000 AAdvantage® miles to 100 winners, giving members even more opportunities to turn a century of connection into their next journey. AAdvantage® members can enter daily using their membership number, no purchase required.  

Booking a flight with us during the sweepstakes? Customers can enter their booking confirmation code to receive 100 bonus entries per qualifying flight, with up to four bookings eligible. Terms and conditions apply. Enter now.  

Terms and conditions apply. Ends at 11:59pm CT on April 30, 2026.

A centennial collectible takes flight  

As part of our centennial celebration, we are proud to introduce commemorative trading cards designed to spotlight the aircraft that have shaped our story. From today’s fleet to legendary planes that defined aviation, including the DC‑3, 707 and MD‑80, these collectible cards highlight a century of innovation, engineering and progress. These will be available to customers beginning this summer on select flights — just ask your pilot ✈️ Read more.

A special invitation to explore 100 destinations  

The celebration continues with opportunities to explore 100 destinations worldwide, whether you’re flying coast to coast or to a destination in between. These limited time offers are available on one‑way flights. Book now. ✈️ 

Limited-edition amenity kits and pajamas 

To mark the centennial milestone in style, American has introduced a collection of limited-edition centennial inflight products. Three bespoke amenity kits — Astrojet™, Silverbird™ and Forward — each celebrate a defining era of the airline’s history and feature upgraded comfort items, including enhanced eye masks, cozy socks, Colgate oral care products and premium Joanna Vargas skincare. Customers will also enjoy pajamas accented with subtle era-inspired logos, along with newly redesigned closed-toe slippers. Read more.

A centennial-inspired menu 

We launched a centennial‑inspired inflight menu that reimagines the flavors of the 1920s — the decade our airline first took flight. The menu features modern takes on period classics such as a crisp Waldorf salad, beef Wellington, chicken Florentine roulade and elevated appetizers like caviar blinis and deviled eggs with crème fraîche. Available through August, these dishes join a rich program of centennial celebrations designed to bring American's story to life in every cabin. Learn more.