American Airlines #5 in Airlines (US)
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
ChatGPT + web search
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Gemini + web search
Claude (Anthropic)
Gemini (Google)
By question type
Where American Airlines shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every airlines (us) panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 15% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 4% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 18% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 12% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 0% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which American Airlines appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #2
"I need to book a flight to Italy soon — which airline should I buy tickets from?"
…**General guidance:** **If flying from North America:** - *Direct options:* Delta, ITA Airways (Italy's flag carrier, replaced Alitalia), American Airlines, United all fly direct to Rome/Milan from major hubs - *Connecting via Europe:* Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, KLM often have good connections and sometimes better prices…
Gemini (Google) · listed #1
"Which is better for flying within the US, Southwest or American?"
Which airline is "better" depends entirely on your travel style, budget, where you live, and what you value most in a flight. **American Airlines (AA)** is a legacy, full-service carrier with a massive global footprint. **Southwest Airlines (WN)** is a unique, customer-friendly low-cost carrier (though often not the cheapes…
Gemini + web search · listed #1
"I'm flying to Japan soon — which airline should I choose?"
…features private suites with closing doors, wardrobes, and even built-in headrest speakers. * **Alliance:** **oneworld** (partnered with American Airlines, British Airways, and Alaska Airlines). #### **All Nippon Airways (ANA)** — *Best for Business Class* * **The Premium Experience:** ANA is world-renowned for its business class…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"I'm ready to sign up for an airline credit card — which one offers the best rewards?"
…ty boarding, bonus miles on that airline, and sometimes an annual companion certificate or upgrade priority. Good choices if you mainly fly American, Delta, United, Southwest, Alaska, or JetBlue. 2) If you want the most versatile rewards (best long‑term value for many travelers) - Flexible travel cards (points you can transfe…
ChatGPT + web search · listed #1
"I'm on a budget but still want a decent economy seat — how do I choose an airline?"
…ou buy basic/bare fares or a fare with bundled extras. 2) Compare the real total price (fare + what you’ll really need) - Legacy carriers (American/Delta/United) often sell “basic” or “bare” economy with restrictions (no advance seat selection, reduced miles/benefits) — those cheap fares can add up once you pay for seat choic…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"Which airline loyalty program is worth enrolling in before I travel again?"
…recommendation by travel pattern: - **Mostly U.S. travel:** **Atmos Rewards** is a strong all-around choice, and The Points Guy awarded **American AAdvantage** the 2024 best U.S. airline loyalty program title.[2][6] - **International / Europe-heavy travel:** **Flying Blue** is the most consistently top-ranked global program…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned American Airlines (120 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 57 |
| facebook.com | 50 |
| vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com | 39 |
| thepointsguy.com | 38 |
| youtube.com | 35 |
| nerdwallet.com | 27 |
| businessinsider.com | 16 |
| upgradedpoints.com | 16 |
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