r/americanairlines is a subreddit with 135k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses american airlines, flight, aa, upgrade, and airline, and they frequently recommend/review luggage, airline, and lounge.
This is the subreddit devoted to American Airlines. We are not affiliated with the airline
Popular Themes in r/americanairlines
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Just venting - missed a flight while literally standing at the gate because of an AA ticketing issue"
8 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Thank You Stranger"
5 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "I made what turned out to be the tragic mistake of logging into AA.com with my VPN turned on"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/americanairlines
#1
American Airlines
: "American Airlines CEO Brags About Charging Loyal Flyers for Upgrades They Used to Get Free"
80 posts
#2
Flight
: "American Airlines chooses Starlink to upgrade inFlight Wi-Fi"
75 posts
#3
Aa
: "Just venting - missed a flight while literally standing at the gate because of an Aa ticketing issue"
39 posts
#4
Upgrade
: "Scored the cheapest Upgrade I’ve ever gotten"
38 posts
#5
Airline
21 posts
#6
Delay
: "Rolling Delay frustration"
19 posts
#7
Lounge
: "can’t try to wash my hands in an admirals Lounge without thinking fondly of this subreddit squad"
19 posts
#8
American
17 posts
#9
Airport
: "Left my bathroom bag with all my medications on the plane (international flight) If it were turned in would it be at the Airports lost and found?"
16 posts
#10
Experience
: "My first Experience with American Airlines, didn't even get to fly but the staff are amazing"
15 posts
Products Discussed in r/americanairlines
Luggage
23 reviews
#1
Rimowa
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Travelpro
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Peak Design
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Airline
12 reviews
#1
Delta Airlines
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
American Airlines
3.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
British Airways
3.5★ from 2 reviews
Lounge
6 reviews
#1
Qantas
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Cathay Pacific
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Virgin
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/americanairlines
#1
General Airline Discussion
: "To Passengers… From an American Employee"
70 posts
#2
Trip Reports & Insights
: "Flight came back to gate due to denied boarding"
42 posts
#3
Humor
: "When Your Seatmate Understands the Assignment!"
39 posts
#4
I Need Help!
: "Captain just made the strangest mid-flight announcement I've ever heard — and now a passenger is missing"
25 posts
#5
AA News & Updates
: "American Airlines CEO Brags About Charging Loyal Flyers for Upgrades They Used to Get Free"
13 posts
#6
Points - Question
: "Just hit Gold this year!"
6 posts
#7
Points - Brag
: "All Quiet at CLT"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/americanairlines
Yearly
+39k members(40.2%)
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Last updated: June 3, 2026