*Fuel efficiency as measured by gallons of jet fuel per available seat mile (ASM). ASM is a metric used to measure an airline’s passenger-carrying capacity. ASMs are calculated by multiplying the number of seats available on our aircraft by the miles those aircraft are flown in a given period.
Resource Center
We know that leadership and effective management of sustainability risks and opportunities are critical to the long-term success of American — and the vitality of our communities and the health of our planet. We strive to provide clear, transparent information about how we manage and address the range of sustainability issues we encounter in our business.
Corporate governance
Maintaining robust governance practices is and has been a long-standing priority for American, and we regularly assess and refine our corporate governance policies and procedures to take into account evolving best practices.
Ethics and human rights
Building a great airline requires a strong commitment to our customers, team members, shareholders and business partners. This commitment is founded on a value system we all share, one based on integrity, honesty and the commitment that every decision we make is a responsible and ethical one.
Sustainability and climate change
We recognize that air travel impacts the environment, and we are committed to minimizing those impacts. Climate change, in particular, is a pressing issue, and we support the industry’s ambitious targets to mitigate CO2 emissions from air travel — but we also know that we have to do more to reduce our carbon footprint.
Customer commitment
Our goal is to create a consistent and exceptional experience for customers across our network, and we have invested billions in new products and services, both on the ground and in the air.
Workforce investments and information
Making culture a competitive advantage at American means creating an environment that cares for our team members, invests in their development and provides industry-leading benefits.