American Airlines begins post-summer aircraft maintenance ahead of schedule

American Airlines has initiated its post-summer maintenance schedule, signaling the end of its peak travel season. Although the official end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere is September 22 and traditionally runs through Labor Day for airlines, American Airlines has opted to begin this process earlier.

Aviation expert JonNYC noted that American Airlines is rotating planes out of service for necessary maintenance. "The scheduled aircraft in heavy maintenance goes up about a dozen overnight," JonNYC tweeted on August 6, 2024.

During the summer, airlines prepare extensively to ensure their fleet is operational and ready for high passenger demand. However, as the season winds down, fewer planes are needed in service, allowing more aircraft to undergo periodic heavy checks and reconfigurations.