Doing business with American Airlines
Working with suppliers
At American, supplier relationships are an important part of our business and we take pride in the strong, mutually beneficial partnerships we’ve formed. We actively seek suppliers who use innovation to address both current and future challenges, are committed to rigorous quality assurance standards, and consistently meet our expectations for the goods and services we buy.
Supplier criteria
- Deep understanding of the airline industry
- Ability to grow with us
- Value-driven solutions
- Solid financials
- References proving stability
- A core product or service
- Commitment to ethical practices
- Advertising and marketing
- Aircraft amenities and products
- Aircraft catering
- Airport services
- Aircraft food and beverage
- Aircraft maintenance, repair and parts
- Cargo handling services
- Construction
- Environmental services
- Facilities maintenance
- Fuel and fueling services
- Ground service equipment and maintenance
- HR staffing and professional services
- Insurance
- IT – Hardware, software, SaaS and related
- IT – Cloud infrastructure and hosting
- IT – Staffing and professional services
- Lodging and transportation
- Print services
- Professional services
- Simulators
- Uniforms
Register your company
Register in our supplier database to show your interest in working with American. When we have a sourcing need, we’ll access the database to help identify qualified suppliers for participation in RFI, RFQ or RFPs.
Please check your information often to make sure it’s accurate if a procurement need arises. Note that all purchases are made in the competitive environment and registering doesn’t guarantee:
- Consideration to bid on procurement opportunities
- Approval or qualification as a preferred supplier
- Participation in any RFI, RFQ or RFPs
- Award of a contract