Looking ahead to 2024, American Airlines (AAL) is set to broaden your horizons with new routes and destinations coming next summer. Prepare to embark on adventures in three new European cities. Enjoy vibrant Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH); scenic Nice, France (NCE); and historical Naples, Italy (NAP).
This move is a testament to American Airlines’ ongoing commitment to constructing and enhancing a comprehensive global network. This marks the airline’s most significant European expansion in four years, designed to seamlessly take customers to their desired destinations.
Apart from Europe, American Airlines also plans to augment its already extensive winter schedule between the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. This expansion further cements its position as the leading carrier serving these regions.
As summer fades, it’s time to jumpstart your planning for next year’s summer vacation. American Airlines unveils four new routes and reintroduces a previously popular route, making this the airline’s largest trans-Atlantic expansion since 2019.
The new nonstop service to Europe will include flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH); Naples, Italy (NAP); and Nice, France (NCE). Additionally, American is set to initiate a new service between Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Barcelona, Spain (BCN), while reintroducing flights between Chicago (ORD) and Venice, Italy (VCE).
“We’re excited to introduce three new European destinations to our network,” expressed Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning. “The new service from Philadelphia, along with expanded trans-Atlantic service from Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth, will provide customers with convenient one-stop access from over 200 unique destinations across the U.S. to Europe next summer.”
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Video: Why American Airlines Expanded its Summer 2024 Network
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Brian Znotins, Senior Vice President of Network Planning, talks about the summer 2024 network announcement.
Expanding Horizons: Philadelphia’s Gateway to Europe
Anticipating the summer of 2022, American Airlines is set to offer an unprecedented 15 daily nonstop flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to 14 distinct European destinations. This marks the most expansive trans-Atlantic schedule from the City of Brotherly Love since 2019. In addition, the airline’s bolstered service to over 70 domestic destinations from PHL provides customers nationwide with a convenient one-stop route to the heart of Europe.
Starting May 6, American will introduce service between PHL and Nice (NCE), a vibrant gateway to the famed French Riviera. This timely launch ensures that customers can immerse themselves in the radiant allure of the nearby Cannes just as the city begins to sparkle with its summer festivities.
On June 5, American will inaugurate a fresh service to Naples (NAP), marking the airline’s fourth Italian destination. Whether it’s savoring authentic Neapolitan cuisine, exploring the ancient ruins of Pompeii, or luxuriating in the sunny splendor of the Amalfi Coast, Naples presents customers with an authentic slice of Italian vacation.
American Airlines’ New Flights to Copenhagen on June 6, 2024
With the service launch to Copenhagen (CPH) on June 6, American Airlines will extend its reach to 11 European countries. This new Scandinavian route invites customers to discover the quaint charm of Nyhavn harbor’s colorful buildings, indulge in traditional Danish butter cookies, and soak in the unique experience of nearly perpetual daylight.
| Destination | Service Notes | Aircraft Type |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH) | New daily service begins June 6, 2024 | Boeing 787-9 |
| Naples, Italy (NAP) | New daily service begins June 5, 2024 | Boeing 787-8 |
| Nice, France (NCE) | New daily service begins May 6, 2024 | Boeing 787-9 |
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All three of American Airlines’ new daily flights to Europe will operate on the airline’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which offers long-haul passengers a luxurious travel experience. You can read more here:
Boosting Transatlantic Ties with More Flights
In a compelling move to expand its international presence, American Airlines is set to inaugurate its first-ever service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Barcelona (BCN) in the coming summer. This strategic expansion will further bolster AAL’s standing as the leading US airline connecting to BCN. With a selection of five gateways across the U.S., American delivers an unmatched schedule and network, propelling customers towards an immersive Barcelona experience.
In addition, American Airlines will distinguish itself as the sole airline offering a nonstop flight bridging the gap between Chicago (ORD), the Windy City, and Venice (VCE), the City of Water. This flight complements the existing service between Philadelphia (PHL) and VCE. The new flight from ORD will provide customers with enhanced schedule flexibility while enabling connections to over a hundred domestic destinations, notably including a greater number of Midwest cities.
Moreover, American has recently extended its service to operate year-round on several critical trans-Atlantic routes. These include Lisbon, Portugal (LIS), Madrid, Spain (MAD), and Rome, Italy (FCO). This move offers customers heightened flexibility when planning their European escapades in 2024.
| Route | Service Notes | Aircraft Type |
|---|---|---|
| DFW to BCN | New daily service begins June 5, 2024 | Boeing 777-200 |
| ORD to VCE | Resuming daily service on June 5, 2024 | Boeing 787-8 |
| ORD to Athens, Greece (ATH) | Earlier seasonal restart on May 6, 2024 | Boeing 787-9 |
| Charlotte (CLT) to Dublin (DUB) | Earlier seasonal restart on March 5, 2024 | Boeing 777-200 |
| New York (JFK) to ATH | Earlier seasonal restart on March 31, 2024 | Boeing 777-200 |
| PHL to VCE | Earlier seasonal restart on April 4, 2024 | Boeing 787-8 |
| CLT to Madrid (MAD) | Expanding to year-round service | Boeing 777-200 |
| DFW to DUB | Expanding to year-round service | Boeing 787-8 (winter) and 777-200 (summer) |
| DFW to Rome (FCO) | Expanding to year-round service | Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 |
| PHL to BCN | Expanding to year-round service | Boeing 787-8 |
| PHL to Lisbon, Portugal (LIS) | Expanding to year-round service | Boeing 787-8 (winter) and 787-9 (summer) |
No Need to Wait for Summer to Follow the Sun
As the season turns to winter, American Airlines is poised to fortify its standing as the dominant carrier bridging the U.S. with Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The airline is set to augment its most expansive schedule to date in this region, offering an increased frequency of flights to sought-after sun-drenched destinations.
In addition to this, American Airlines has an ambitious plan to bolster its flight frequency between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE). Starting this October, the airline intends to offer daily services on this popular route, further enhancing its comprehensive network.
| Route | Service Notes | Aircraft Type |
| CLT to Eleuthera, Bahamas (ELH) | Expand to daily flights from Feb. 15 to April 3 | Bombardier CRJ 700 |
| CLT to Georgetown, Bahamas (GGT) | Expand to daily flights from Feb. 15 to April 3 | Bombardier CRJ 900 |
| CLT to Marsh Harbour, Bahamas (MHH) | Expand to daily flights from Feb. 15 to April 3 | Embraer E175 |
| DFW to Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE) | Expand to daily flights starting Oct. 29 | Boeing 787-9 |
| DFW to Cozumel, Mexico (CZM) | Expand to two daily flights from Jan. 8 to April 3 | Boeing 737-800 |
| DFW to Nassau, Bahamas (NAS) | Expand to daily flights starting Feb. 15 | Boeing 737-800 |
| Miami (MIA) to Anguilla (AXA) | Expand to two daily flights from Jan. 8 to April 3 | Embraer E175 |
| MIA to Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI) | Expand to three daily flights from Jan. 8 to April 3 | Boeing 737-800 |
| MIA to St Maarten (SXM) | Expand to three daily flights from Jan. 8 to April 3 | Boeing 737-800 |
| MIA to Tortola, British Virgin Islands (EIS) | Expand to three flights on Saturdays from Jan. 8 to April 3 | Embraer E175 |
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About American Airlines Group
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