American Eagle Airlines
United StatesAbout the airline
American Eagle Airlines (MQ/EGF) is a United States-based regional carrier headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Operating from seven major hubs including Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago O'Hare, and Dallas/Fort Worth, it is the world's largest regional airline system, flying 1,800+ daily flights to over 159 destinations across North America and the Caribbean.
Fleet
American Eagle Airlines (IATA: MQ, ICAO: EGF) was founded in 1984 and is now the world's largest regional airline system. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the carrier operates as an affiliate member of the Oneworld alliance and maintains a comprehensive codeshare agreement with American Airlines, extending connectivity across American's global network.
The airline's network spans seven primary hubs: Los Angeles International Airport, Miami International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Puerto Rico, Boston Logan International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport in New York. This hub structure enables the carrier to serve over 159 destinations with 1,800+ flights daily.
American Eagle's fleet comprises five aircraft families: the ATR 72 turboprop, Embraer ERJ 135, ERJ 140, and ERJ 145 regional jets, and the Bombardier CRJ700. These aircraft are operated across five regional carriers under the American Eagle banner, with a combined fleet of 544 aircraft, making it a significant operator of regional capacity in North America.