1 Exhibit 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the incorporation by reference in Post Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 33-42998) of American Airlines, Inc., and in the related Prospectus, of our report dated February 15, 1994, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of American Airlines, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1993. ERNST & YOUNG 2121 San Jacinto Dallas, Texas 75201 March 29, 1994 -41-