American Airlines announces 7 new routes in big gamble on international travel
American Airlines is expanding its international network in 2027 with seven new routes, three new destinations and more service between New York and London.The Texas-based carrier said Thursday that all its newly announced summer routes will operate daily.Tickets go on sale Aug.
31 through American’s website and mobile app.“Our international network has expanded to offer destinations to satisfy every travel palate,” American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning Brian Znotins said in a statement.“Combined with our investments enhancing our onboard product and inflight experience, travelers have more reasons to choose American when they fly around the world.”Philadelphia will gain international destinations: Porto, Portugal; Vienna, Austria; and Reykjavik, Iceland.Porto and Vienna will be entirely new additions to American’s network, while service to Reykjavik will return for the first time since 2019.Philadelphia-to-Porto flights will begin March 28, followed by service to Vienna on May 6 and Reykjavik on May 27.American said it will be the only U.S.
airline serving Vienna.The seasonal route will continue through early January 2028, extending service through the winter holiday travel period.The airline is also expanding from New York’s John F.
Kennedy International Airport, adding nonstop service to Amsterdam beginning March 28 and Nice, France, starting May 6.American will restore a fourth daily flight between JFK and London Heathrow on March 28.Together with partner British Airways, the airlines will offer as many as 14 daily flights between New York and London, according to American.
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