Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE routes (alid VARCHAR)
TABLE: CREATE TABLE airlines (alid VARCHAR, name VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Find the number of routes operated by American Airlines.

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(*) FROM airlines AS T1 JOIN routes AS T2 ON T1.alid = T2.alid WHERE T1.name = 'American Airlines'