Why American Airlines Just Overtook United As No.1 International Airline [Data]

American Airlines has recently surpassed United Airlines as the world’s largest international airline based on flight operations. This shift occurred primarily due to American's robust performance during the recent winter season. The carrier experienced significant growth fueled by a strategic network expansion initiative. Furthermore, American’s success is attributed to its high-frequency operation of short-haul routes across North America. Data indicates that this combination of factors propelled American to take the lead in international passenger travel volume for the period examined.