American Airlines’ oldest plane is 27 years old

American Airlines is the largest airline in the world by passenger numbers and daily flights. It operates a fleet of 982 aircraft, which includes narrowbody and widebody jets. Among these, the oldest active plane is a 27.3-year-old Airbus A320-200. The specific aircraft, registered as N647AW, was manufactured in 1997 and delivered to American Airlines in February 1998. It originally came from America West Airlines. The airline currently has 483 A320 family aircraft, with the oldest ones mainly derived from mergers with America West and US Airways. The Airbus A320-200 has a refurbished cabin with 150 seats. It includes 12 seats in Domestic First Class and 138 in the Main Cabin, with special seats offering extra legroom. In the past week, N647AW completed 22 flights, primarily serving routes from Phoenix and Dallas. American Airlines is also focusing on improving passenger experience. Recently, they announced plans to extend boarding times to enhance efficiency. The airline is also adding new destinations and larger aircraft for its summer services from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Another notable older aircraft in the fleet is the Boeing 777-200ER, which averages 24.3 years. The oldest of these is registered as N770AN and is 26.3 years old. This aircraft has also been actively flying, completing several flights between Miami and Rio de Janeiro. Despite facing challenges in the past year, American Airlines is introducing new cabin features and services aimed at regaining a competitive edge in the industry.