How did American Airlines become famous?

Coupled with a series of mergers that strengthened the airline, it now holds an enviable amount of brand recognition. American Airlines traces its history to April 15th, 1926. On that day, the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh flew the first "American Airlines" flight.

When did US Airways merge with Amr?

It was on February 14, 2013, that US Airways and AMR Corporation announced they would merge to form the American Airlines Group, creating the largest airline in the world. The merger carried forward the AA name and branding, including the new livery, which launched on January 17, 2013.

When did US Airways merge with American Airlines?

The two airlines announced their intention to merge on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2014. This helped create the world's largest airline, the largest operator of the Airbus A320 family worldwide, and the American Airlines known around the world today. The final US Airways flight operated in October 2015 .