text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE routes (alid VARCHAR); CREATE TABLE airlines (alid VARCHAR, name VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Find the number of routes operated by American Airlines.
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(*) FROM airlines AS T1 JOIN routes AS T2 ON T1.alid = T2.alid WHERE T1.name = 'American Airlines'