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  • Sun Country Launches 16 New Routes, Including Nine New Destinations

    Sun Country Launches 16 New Routes, Including Nine New Destinations

    Known for its leisure travel options, Sun Country continues to expand flight offerings in 2021 with 16 new nonstop routes including nine new destinations. The expansion includes nine routes from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP), two routes from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH), and Orlando (MCO), and one additional route from San Antonio (SAT), Indianapolis (IND), and Hartford (BDL). 

    Starting in May and continuing through the summer, Sun Country will add the following destinations to its network:

    • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG)
    • Fairbanks, Alaska (FAI)
    • Glacier Park International (FCA)
    • Hartford Bradley International (BDL)
    • Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
    • Indianapolis (IND)
    • Jackson Hole, Wyoming (JAC)
    • Orange County/Santa Ana (SNA)
    • Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)

    “We are excited to extend our network and offer people access to even more low-cost vacation options, when they are ready to travel again,” said Sun Country Airlines CEO Jude Bricker. “The past year has been a challenge for the travel industry but with increased access to COVID-19 tests and vaccinations, we’re starting to see that turnaround.” 

    The full list of new seasonal routes includes:

    Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP)

    • Orange County/Santa Ana (SNA): Starts May 6, quad-weekly (Su, Mo, Th, Fr)
    • Houston – Intercontinental (IAH): Starts May 13, twice-weekly (Su, Th) 
    • Cincinnati (CVG): Starts May 14, twice-weekly (Su, Fr) 
    • Raleigh-Durham (RDU): Starts May 14, twice-weekly (Mo, Fr)
    • Hartford (BDL): Starts May 21, twice-weekly (Mo, Fr)
    • Glacier Park (FCA): Starts May 26, twice-weekly (We, Sa)
    • Jackson Hole (JAC): Starts May 26, twice-weekly (We, Sa) 
    • Indianapolis (IND): Starts May 28, twice-weekly (Mo, Fr)
    • Fairbanks (FAI): Starts May 29, weekly (Sa) 

    Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)

    • Orange County/Santa Ana (SNA): Starts May 6, twice-weekly (Su, Th)
    • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR): Starts May 28, twice-weekly (Mo, Fr)

    Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

    • Cancun International (CUN): Starts May 27, twice-weekly (Su, Th)
    • Las Vegas (LAS): Starts September 2, twice-weekly (Su, Th)

    Orlando (MCO)

    • Hartford (BDL): Starts September 2, twice-weekly (Su, Th)
    • Indianapolis (IND): Starts September 2, twice-weekly (Su, Th)

    San Antonio (SAT)

    • Cancun, Mexico (CUN): Starts May 28, twice-weekly (Mo, Fr)

    Through February 8, 2021, Sun Country is offering special promotional fares on the new routes along with 2x times the points for Sun Country members on fares purchased by February 1, 2021. As with any promotion, restrictions may apply and may be limited to selected flights, schedules, and routes.  These new routes are on sale now at SunCountry.com.

  • DFW Airport and American Airlines Announce Plans for New $3 billion Terminal F

    DFW Airport and American Airlines Announce Plans for New $3 billion Terminal F

    If you’ve ever had a longer layover or perhaps transferred between terminals at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and used the Skylink, you’ve likely passed by an “empty” terminal space.

    At some point, DFW knew the demand for flights would increase and so the land and Skylink route was set aside and built around for the future. Well, that future has arrived and may be in operation as early as 2025. Today, DFW and American Airlines announced the development of the sixth terminal at DFW, Terminal F.

    The plans call for DFW to invest up to $3 to $3.5 billion in terminal improvements, including the construction of Terminal F and enhancements to Terminal C. The identified site south of Terminal D provides significant flexibility for phasing in the number of gates for Terminal F, with a long-term projection of up to 24 gates, as demand for additional facilities is warranted.

    “Today’s announcement sets the stage for DFW Airport’s next 50 years,” said Sean Donohue, CEO of DFW Airport. “The new Terminal F and the expansion that could follow will provide the region with the growth it needs to compete with international business centers. The Airport is growing faster than ever, and it needs to keep pace with the Dallas-Fort Worth economy to provide jobs and connections for businesses and families.”

    Design work for the new terminal will begin immediately. Together, DFW and American will explore several different options for the layout of the Terminal F site. DFW and American expect the details to be finalized as part of a new airlines lease agreement for DFW that is being negotiated. DFW and American anticipate the investment to be financed by bonds and repaid through airlines rates and charges over the life of the bonds.

    DFW Airport welcomed a record 69 million customers in 2018, and the Airport anticipates more passengers and air service to be added in the next two years than in the past two decades.

    Over the past several years, American has expanded with additional DFW service, and by June 2019, the airline will operate more than 900 daily flights from the Airport. In total, passengers have access to more than 230 nonstop destinations on American from DFW.

  • American Airlines Launches New Nonstop Service to San Luis Obispo from Dallas/Ft. Worth

    American Airlines Launches New Nonstop Service to San Luis Obispo from Dallas/Ft. Worth

    San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) welcomed its first nonstop flight from Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW). American Airlines will now provide daily service between SBP and DFW.

    “We look forward to beginning this new route from San Luis Obispo to our largest hub in Dallas/Fort Worth,” said Kyle Mabry, Vice President, Western Division Sales. “This new service will provide customers access to the more than 900 peak daily departures at DFW, including new seasonal service to Dublin and Munich beginning in June.”

    The route will provide several benefits to the San Luis Obispo community. It will link the region directly into American Airlines’ hub airport, and offer one-stop access to an additional 89 destinations, both domestic and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The flight will also provide increased access to San Luis Obispo County’s businesses, higher learning institutions, and popular wine region.

    Direct service to Dallas/Ft. Worth has long been sought after in San Luis Obispo, and comes after years of work on behalf of the airport, Visit SLO CAL, San Luis Obispo County, and several regional partners.

    “This Dallas flight is an important part of our strategy to establish SLO CAL as a leading destination,” shared Chuck Davison, President, and CEO of Visit SLO CAL. “Increasing air service into SLO CAL is not only vital to the strength of our tourism industry, but it is also essential to the sustainability of our economy and overall quality of life. These new flights don’t just connect people, they connect economies, and each time we do that we make this an even better place to live, work and visit.”

    The route will help extend SBP’s impressive growth streak. San Luis Obispo now has service to six major cities with a total of 16 flights each day and has virtually doubled its passenger traffic over the last five years.

    Debbie Arnold, Chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors, said, “I am so happy to see that the commitment to tourism and our local economy has resulted in improving our regional airport and attracting new services to more destinations.”

    “Keep in mind that with this flight, we’re not just getting connections to the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex—although that in itself is huge,” added Kevin Bumen, Director of Airports. “We’re also getting dozens of additional connections through one of the busiest airports in the country, and on the world’s largest airline. The airport and its partners work nonstop to provide the community new connectivity through powerful airline networks, and our efforts are really beginning to pay off.”

    The route is flown on an Embraer 175 jet, equipped with 12 First Class seats, 20 Main Cabin Extra seats offering additional legroom and 44 seats in the Main Cabin. Visit aa.com for complete details.

  • American Airlines Inaugurates 28 New Routes This Week

    American Airlines Inaugurates 28 New Routes This Week

    Additionally, the airline is starting the only service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires, Argentina; introducing a new destination with service to Oaxaca, Mexico (OAX), from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); and resuming service to St. Thomas (STT) and St. Maarten (SXM) from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York which had previously been suspended following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.

    Flights launching between December 19-22:

    Map of flights launching between Dec. 19 and Dec. 22

    Los Angeles (LAX)
    • Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE)

    Phoenix (PHX)
    • Grand Rapids, Michigan (GRR)

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
    • Buffalo, New York (BUF)
    • Oaxaca, Mexico (OAX)
    • Aruba (AUA)
    • Sarasota, Florida (SRQ)

    Chicago (ORD)
    • Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (GCM)
    • Honolulu, Hawaii (HNL)
    • Nassau, Bahamas (NAS)
    • Aruba (AUA)
    • Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PLS)
    • Sarasota, Florida (SRQ)

    Miami (MIA)
    • Grand Rapids, Michigan (GRR)
    • Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina (GSP)
    • Houston (Hobby), Texas (HOU)
    • Knoxville, Tennessee (TYS)
    • Providence, Rhode Island (PVD)

    Charlotte (CLT)
    • Champaign/Urbana, Illinois (CMI)
    • Eleuthera, Bahamas (ELH)
    • Ithaca, New York (ITH)
    • New Haven, Connecticut (HVN)
    • Marsh Harbour, Bahamas (MHH)

    Philadelphia (PHL) and New York (JFK)
    • St. Thomas (STT)*
    • St. Maarten (SXM)*
    *Resumed service following recovery from Hurricanes Irma/Maria in 2017

    New York (LGA)
    • Nassau, Bahamas (NAS)
    • Vail, Colorado (EGE)

    American also recently revealed 18 new domestic and Canadian routes beginning next summer in addition to previously announced seasonal service to Europe, including new destinations Bologna, Italy (BLQ); Dubrovnik, Croatia (DBV); and Berlin, Germany (TXL). The airline is also introducing a sixth destination in Cuba with service to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) in Santiago de Cuba beginning in May, followed by new service to Durango International Airport (DGO) in Mexico in June. All of these routes and more are available for purchase now at aa.com.

  • American Airlines Introduces 18 New Routes and Adds Seats to Paris and Madrid

    American Airlines Introduces 18 New Routes and Adds Seats to Paris and Madrid

    American Airlines is opening up new options for summer travel with additional flights to more cities across the U.S. as well as two new flights to Europe. The 18 new routes start this summer and include a new destination: Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana (FCA), with service from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The airline is also returning to Canada’s Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia (YHZ), with service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and LaGuardia Airport in New York (LGA).

    The world’s largest airline is also increasing summer service from DFW to two popular European cities next summer: Paris and Madrid.

    More domestic flights from hubs

    “With 18 new routes, we are committed to providing the most choices for our customers across the U.S. and a chance to see the world,” said Vasu Raja, Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning for American. “Service to Kalispell, for example, offers an exciting destination for our customers to experience. It also introduces new opportunities for local Kalispell customers to connect across American’s vast network through LAX, ORD and DFW.”

    At the same time, the company is investing to provide a more consistent experience across regional and mainline fleets. American’s dual-class regional aircraft are equipped with first class seats, Wi-Fi and free wireless entertainment, and work has already begun to provide access to power at every seat.

    More service from DFW

    American continues to grow its largest hub as it increases to 900 flights per day in the summer of 2019 by opening 15 new gates at the Terminal E satellite. American will add five new routes from DFW beginning in April with service to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) in California. In May, the airline will launch new daily service to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) in South Carolina. Then, in June, in addition to Kalispell, American begins year-round service to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) in Pennsylvania and daily seasonal service to California’s Wine Country via Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa.

    The airline will also add a second daily flight to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) starting June 6, providing more choices and connectivity for its customers and cargo, improving what is already the most robust service to those destinations from DFW. Both the Madrid and Paris flights will be on board American’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

    “The additional flights are scheduled to provide more flexibility in a traveler’s day with a later departure from DFW and from CDG, and, in the case of MAD, enable optimal connectivity to Iberia’s network from larger markets such as Sacramento, California (SMF); Reno, Nevada (RNO); and Guadalajara, Mexico (GDL),” said Raja.

    Customers flying to CDG and MAD from DFW can choose fully lie-flat business class seats featuring access to the Flagship Lounge and chef-designed meals, as well as a lumbar support pillow and duvet from sleep experts Casper. Or, they can opt for one of more than 20 Premium Economy seats featuring more width, legroom and adjustability; extendable foot and head rests; a chef-inspired meal; complimentary amenity kits and a Casper pillow and blanket.

    The additional CDG and MAD flights will be operated as part of the Atlantic Joint Business (AJB) among American, British Airways, Iberia and Finnair. Through the AJB, customers can seamlessly book and fly on nearly 150 trans-Atlantic flights to hundreds of destinations in North America, Europe and the Caribbean.

    Second daily flight to CDG and MAD, June 6–October 27 (subject to change):

    DFW-CDG
    AA22 departs DFW at 8:30 p.m., arrives CDG at 12:45 p.m. (+1)
    AA23 departs CDG at 3:25 p.m., arrives DFW at 6:50 p.m.

    DFW-MAD
    AA156 departs DFW at 8:50 p.m., arrives MAD at 1:05 p.m. (+1)
    AA157 departs MAD at 4:55 p.m., arrives DFW at 8:20 p.m.

    New summer routes

    From DFW

    Destination city Aircraft Flights begin Frequency Season
    San Luis Obispo, California (SBP) E175 April 2 Daily Year-round
    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (MYR) E175 May 3 Daily Summer
    Kalispell, Montana (FCA) E175 June 6 Daily Summer
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (MDT) E175 June 6 Daily Year-round
    Santa Rosa, California (STS) E175 June 6 Daily Summer/Fall

    From DCA

    Destination city Aircraft Flights begin Frequency Season
    Melbourne, Florida (MLB) E175 May 4 Sat./Sun. Summer

    From LAX

    Destination city Aircraft Flights begin Frequency Season
    Santa Rosa, California (STS) E175 May 3 Daily Summer
    Kalispell, Montana (FCA) E175 June 6 Daily Summer

    From LGA

    Destination city Aircraft Flights begin Frequency Season
    Columbia, South Carolina (CAE) E145 May 3 Daily Year-round
    Asheville, North Carolina (AVL) E175 May 4 Sat./Sun. Summer
    Daytona Beach, Florida (DAB) E175 May 4 Sat./Sun. Summer
    Jackson, Wyoming (JAC) A319 June 8 Saturday Summer
    Halifax, Nova Scotia (YHZ) E175 June 15 Saturday Summer

    From ORD

    Destination city Aircraft Flights begin Frequency Season
    Manchester, New Hampshire (MHT) CRJ700 June 6 Daily Year-round
    Kalispell, Montana (FCA) E175 June 6 Daily Summer
    Durango, Colorado (DRO) CRJ700 June 8 Saturday Summer

    From PHL

    Destination city Aircraft Flights begin Frequency Season
    Halifax, Nova Scotia (YHZ) E175 June 13 Daily Summer

    From PHX

    Destination city Aircraft Flights begin Frequency Season
    Raleigh, North Carolina (RDU) A320 May 3 Daily Year-round

    Also, as previously announced, American will inaugurate 28 new domestic and international routes from December 19 to 22, on top of two international launches this week: MIA–Matecana International Airport (PEI) in Pereira, Colombia, and MIA–Argyle International Airport (SVD) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

    For complete details including schedules and fares, visit aa.com.

  • Delta gives College Football Playoff fans more ways to see teams in action

    Delta gives College Football Playoff fans more ways to see teams in action

    College football playoff aficionados, fans, supporters and the like can choose from one-day-only nonstop Delta flights in late December to destinations hosting the games that will crown the eventual college football champion of the 2018 season.

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    In all, Delta is adding more than 1,500 additional available seats surrounding the games in addition to many additional choices and options via regularly scheduled service through Delta’s U.S. hubs to and from Dallas/Ft. Worth and Miami International Airports.

    Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Clemson Tigers fans — take note:

    Additional Service at Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport

    Date Flight No. Departs Arrives Aircraft
    Dec. 28 DL8810 New York-JFK at 9:30 a.m. DFW at 1:03 p.m. Boeing 737-900ER
    Dec. 28 DL8815 Greenville-Spartanburg at 10 a.m. DFW at 11:50 a.m. Boeing 737-900ER
    Dec. 30 DL8815 DFW at noon Greenville-Spartanburg at 3:50 p.m. Boeing 737-900ER
    Dec. 30 DL8809 DFW at 12:30 p.m. New York-JFK at 4:59 p.m. Boeing 737-900ER

    Alabama Crimson Tide and Oklahoma Sooners fans — take note:

    Additional Service at Miami International Airport

    Date Flight No. Departs Arrives Aircraft
    Dec. 28 DL8819 Birmingham at 8:30 a.m. Miami at 11:30 a.m. Boeing 757
    Dec. 28 DL8817 Oklahoma City at 9:15 a.m. Miami at 1:05 p.m. Boeing 757
    Dec. 30 DL8819 Miami at 12:00 p.m. Birmingham at 1:00 p.m. Boeing 757
    Dec. 30 DL8817 Miami at 1:00 p.m. Oklahoma City at 3:00 p.m. Boeing 757

    The flights are now available for sale at delta.com.

  • Arriving In January, Delta’s Newest Aircraft Routes Now On Sale

    Arriving In January, Delta’s Newest Aircraft Routes Now On Sale

    The next era of air travel has started with Delta selling top domestic business routes on the new A220-100 aircraft, a state-of-the-art narrowbody jet with all the amenities and luxury of a widebody aircraft. Inaugural A220 flights are set to depart on January 31, 2019, from Delta’s hub at New York’s LaGuardia airport to its growing operation at Boston Logan International, and from LaGuardia to top business destination Dallas/Ft. Worth.*

    Routes featuring the A220 that are now on sale include:​

    Market In-Service
    New York-LGA to Boston January
    New York-LGA to Dallas/Ft. Worth* January
    Detroit to Dallas/Ft. Worth (Available for sale Oct. 20) March
    New York-LGA to Houston-IAH* April
    Salt Lake City to Dallas/Ft. Worth May
    Minneapolis/St. Paul to Dallas/Ft. Worth June
    Houston-IAH to Detroit & Minneapolis/St. Paul July
    Houston-IAH to Salt Lake City* July
    New York-JFK to Dallas/Ft. Worth* August

    *Denotes route that will eventually be operated fully by A220

    Delta will be the first U.S. airline to take delivery of the A220, formerly known as the “C Series,” which will feature a modern interior with a spacious, widebody feel, and best-in-class fuel performance. Delta is upgrading its fleet to replace less-efficient aircraft with highly efficient and state-of-the-art aircraft like the A220 as well as new Boeing 737-900ERs, Airbus A321s, Airbus A350s as well as Airbus A330-900neo and Airbus A321neo.

    “This aircraft is the culmination of years of listening to our customers and responding with design innovations that continue to improve Delta’s domestic in-flight experience,” said Tim Mapes, S.V.P.​ and Chief Marketing Officer. “From high-resolution seat-back entertainment screens to the widest Main Cabin seats in our fleet, the A220 will deliver an experience our customers will look forward to every time they fly.”

    Delta A220-100 Highlights:

    • 109 seats total, including seating for 12 in First Class, 15 in Delta Comfort+ and 82 in Main Cabin
    • State-of-the-art interior featuring seat-back screens, 2Ku Wi-Fi and among the widest seats of any narrowbody aircraft
    • Thoughtful innovations like high-capacity overhead bins, extra-large windows and full-spectrum LED ambient lighting

    MAIN CABIN – Delta’s A220s will feature 18.6″ wide Main Cabin seats – the widest Main Cabin seats in Delta’s fleet – in a two-by-three layout. Each customer will also have personal power ports and complimentary premium entertainment on individual seat-back screens.

    DELTA COMFORT+ – Customers flying in Delta Comfort+ on the A220 can expect thoughtful extras, like more legroom and dedicated overhead bin space, in a customer-preferred two-by-three seat configuration.

    FIRST CLASS – In the First Class cabin, customers can look forward to the debut of a new, modern First Class seat design in a two-by-two layout, featuring the largest IFE screens of any Delta domestic First Class seat.

    Powered by Pratt & Whitney’s latest geared turbofan PW1500G engine, the A220 takes advantage of advanced technology and composite materials designed to deliver an expected 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over similar-sized aircraft when it enters service with Delta.

    For more details, including schedules and fares, visit Delta.com.

  • American Airlines Enhances 2019 Schedule

    American Airlines Enhances 2019 Schedule

    American Airlines serves more destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America from the U.S. than any other carrier. Next summer, that list will grow even longer.

    American will add a sixth destination in Cuba with a new daily flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU) in Santiago de Cuba starting May 3. The airline will also start new service from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Durango International Airport (DGO) in Mexico starting June 6. American will be the only U.S. carrier to serve DGO and SCU.

    “We have had a robust schedule of flights between the U.S. and the Mexico, Caribbean and Latin America region for years from our DFW and MIA hubs,” said Vasu Raja, Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning for American. “As we work to deliver the best network, these new routes reinforce our commitment to the region and provide new options for customers.”

    American will also add new service to some of its existing international destinations from DFW, MIA, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in North Carolina and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York.

    International routes announced:

    Destination Route Aircraft Frequency Dates
    Cuba MIA–SCU Airbus A319 Daily Starts 5/3
    Mexico DFW–DGO Embraer E140 Daily Starts 6/6
    Aruba LGA–Queen Beatrix
    International Airport (AUA)    		 Boeing
    737-800    		 Saturday Starts 6/8
    Dominican Republic CLT–Las Americas
    International Airport (SDQ)
    in Santo Domingo    		 Airbus A320 Saturday Starts 6/8
    Dominican Republic DFW–SDQ Boeing
    737-800    		 Saturday 6/8–8/17
    Honduras

    DFW–Ramon Villeda
    Morales International
    Airport (SAP) in San Pedro Sula

    		 Airbus A319 4x weekly 6/7–8/17
    Honduras DFW–Toncontin International
    Airport (TGU) in Tegucigalpa    		 Airbus A319 3x weekly 6/6–8/20

    All new routes announced will be available for sale beginning Monday, October. 8.

    Domestic Additions

    American also plans to increase service from its largest hub at DFW. As announced in March, the airline reached a lease agreement with the airport resulting in 15 new regional gates after renovating the Terminal E satellite, which is scheduled for completion during the summer of 2019. As part of the expansion, American will add new service to Valley International Airport (HRL) in Harlingen, Texas, beginning March 3, and launch seven additional domestic routes from DFW:

    • Beginning March 3, new daily, year-round service:
      • DFW–Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) in Georgia
      • DFW–Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) in Florida
      • DFW–Yuma International Airport (YUM) in Arizona
      • DFW–Meadows Field Airport (BFL) in Bakersfield, California
    • Beginning April 2, new daily service:
      • DFW–Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) in California (seasonal)
      • DFW–Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) in Arizona (year-round)
      • DFW–Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) in California (year-round)

    These new routes are part of American’s plan to grow its DFW operations from approximately 800 peak daily departures today to close to 900 peak daily departures next summer.

    “We want the best for customers and that means having an expansive network out of DFW,” said Cedric Rockamore, Vice President of DFW Hub Operations for American. “These new routes are going to provide so many more unique travel opportunities, domestically and internationally, connecting customers from all over the world.”

    American will also operate the following new routes next year:

    • Beginning Feb. 14, new daily service:
      • Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Washington, D.C.–Will Rogers Airport (OKC) in Oklahoma City
      • LGA–McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, Tennessee
      • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York–San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in Texas
    • Beginning Apr. 2, new daily service:
      • LAX–Tulsa International Airport (TUL) in Oklahoma
    • Beginning June 8, new seasonal service:
      • CLT–Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) in Traverse City, Michigan

    International routes are subject to government approval. All new routes announced will be available for sale on Monday, October 8.

  • American Airlines Expands European Footprint and Modifies Asia Service

    American Airlines Expands European Footprint and Modifies Asia Service

    American Airlines is expanding its European network next summer with nine new routes designed to meet customer demand:

    • CLT: Daily year-round service to Munich Airport (MUC)
    • DFW: Daily summer seasonal service to Dublin Airport (DUB) and to MUC
    • ORD: Daily summer seasonal service to Athens International Airport (ATH) in Greece
    • PHL: Daily summer seasonal service to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Scotland; new summer seasonal service to Berlin-Tegel Airport (TXL), Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) in Italy and Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) in Croatia
    • PHX: Daily seasonal service to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    Additionally, given the current fuel and competitive environment, American will suspend service between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in October and seek a dormancy waiver from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the route authority. American will also reduce service between ORD and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Japan from daily to three days per week, effective in December.

    EUROPE

    American will add three new destinations to its network with the introduction of service between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and TXL, BLQ and DBV next summer. These seasonal flights will be operated June through September on Boeing 767 aircraft, featuring lie-flat business class seats, Cole Haan amenity kits and chef-designed meals with award-winning wines.

    “By providing the only nonstop service from North America to Bologna and Dubrovnik and adding Berlin to our international footprint, American is making it easier to see the world,” said Vasu Raja, Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning. “Through our Atlantic Joint Business, we have seen increased interest to these markets from the U.S., and adjusting our network to introduce these destinations will provide more choices for customers on both sides of the Atlantic.”

    This summer, American launched seasonal service from PHL to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Hungary and Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) in the Czech Republic, as well as from ORD to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) in Italy and from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Iceland, all of which will operate through the end of October and return in 2019.

    American will also add a new nonstop flight from Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix to LHR, complementing existing service from PHX provided by Atlantic Joint Business partner British Airways. With the addition of American’s PHX–LHR service, American and British Airways together will operate more than 70 flights per day to London from North America.

    “We are in the business of making the world more accessible, and with the success of Budapest and Prague, as well as the new flights we’re announcing today, we continue to make the world a little bit smaller for our customers,” said Raja. “We are pleased to work with our partners at British Airways to design a schedule that complements the full joint business.”

    Atlantic Joint Business partner Finnair has also announced new service between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which will begin March 31, 2019.

    2019 additions:

    Route Aircraft Season Frequency
    CLT–MUC* A330-200 Begins March 31 Daily
    DFW–DUB* 787-9 June 6–Sept. 28 Daily
    DFW–MUC* 787-8 June 6–Oct. 26 Daily
    ORD–ATH* 787-8 May 3–Sept. 28 Daily
    PHL–EDI* 757 April 2–Oct. 26 Daily
    PHL–TXL* 767 June 7–Sept. 28 Four times weekly
    PHL–BLQ* 767 June 6–Sept. 28 Four times weekly
    PHL–DBV* 767 June 7–Sept. 27 Three times weekly
    PHX–LHR 777-200 March 31–Oct. 26 Daily

    *Subject to government approval

    ASIA

    American will remove nonstop ORD–PVG service from its schedule in October and seek a dormancy waiver from the DOT to permit a return to the market once conditions improve. The last westbound flight will be October 26 and the last eastbound flight will be October 27. Customers holding reservations after these dates will be re-accommodated on other flights and can continue to reach PVG directly through American’s hubs at DFW and LAX and from ORD via NRT in conjunction with Pacific Joint Business partner Japan Airlines (JAL).

    “We remain strongly committed to Asia and will continue to serve the region through our hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth and Los Angeles,” added Raja. “Our Chicago–Shanghai service is unprofitable and simply not sustainable in this high fuel cost environment and when we have opportunities to be successful in other markets.”

    American will also reduce its ORD–NRT service from daily to three days per week starting December 18. Together, American and JAL will continue to provide nonstop service from ORD to NRT 10 times per week. During the peak summer season between June and August, JAL will increase its service on the route so that combined, the carriers offer twice-daily service that captures peak demand out of Tokyo.

    “These adjustments to our Asia service are necessary in this high fuel cost environment, but we remain committed to the network we’ve worked hard to build,” added Raja. “As with Shanghai, American will continue to serve Tokyo through our hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth and Los Angeles.”

    For complete details on all American Airlines flights and services, visit www.aa.com.

  • American Airlines Adds Routes and Flights for Winter Schedule

    American Airlines Adds Routes and Flights for Winter Schedule

    PDF Format (opens in new wAmerican Airlines customers will have new options to escape the cold with more seasonal and year-round flights to the Caribbean and Hawaii starting this winter. An overview of these new flights is as follows:
    • From Chicago O’Hare (ORD): Daily winter seasonal service to HNL and four new routes to the Caribbean: AUA, GCM, NAS, PLS
    • From Miami (MIA): Seven additional daily frequencies to the Caribbean and one new route to the Caribbean: BGI, CUR, FPO, POP, POS, SDQ, UVF and new route SVD
    • From Charlotte (CLT): Two new routes to the Caribbean: ELH, MHH
    • From Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW): One new route to the Caribbean: AUA

    [penci_blockquote style=”style-1″ align=”none” author=””]American to Introduce Routes to the Caribbean and Hawaii and Make Winter Schedule Changes to Atlantic and Pacific Routes[/penci_blockquote]

    Caribbean and Hawaii

    American is the first U.S. carrier to serve St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVD) with the introduction of year-round Saturday service from MIA. American’s sun-seeking customers will also have more opportunities to reach their favorite Caribbean destinations, including new flights to Aruba (AUA) from ORD and DFW; to Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (GCM); Nassau, The Bahamas (NAS); and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PLS) from ORD. Customers will also gain new access to Eleuthera (ELH) and Marsh Harbour (MHH) in The Bahamas from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). In addition, American will add an extra frequency from MIA to seven Caribbean destinations it currently serves today.

    Beginning this winter, American will also introduce new winter seasonal nonstop service to Honolulu (HNL) from ORD on a Boeing 787-8.

    New Routes

    Route Aircraft On Sale Flights Begin Frequency Season
    ORD–HNL Boeing 787-8 May 7 Dec. 19 Daily Winter
    CLT–ELH Bombardier CRJ-700 May 14 Dec. 22 Saturdays Year-round
    CLT–MHH Embraer E175 May 14 Dec. 22 Saturdays Year-round
    DFW–AUA Boeing 737-800 May 14 Dec. 22 Saturdays Year-round
    MIA–SVD Airbus A319 May 14* Dec. 22 Saturdays Year-round
    ORD–AUA Boeing 737-800 May 14 Dec. 22 Saturdays Winter
    ORD–GCM Boeing 737-800 May 14 Dec. 22 Saturdays Winter
    ORD–NAS Boeing 737-800 May 14 Dec. 22 Saturdays Winter
    ORD–PLS Boeing 737-800 May 14 Dec. 22 Saturdays Winter

    *Subject to change

    New Frequencies

    Route Aircraft On Sale Flights Begin Pattern Season
    MIA–BGI Boeing 737-800 May 14 Dec. 19 Daily Winter
    MIA–CUR Boeing 737-800 May 14 Dec. 19 Daily Winter
    MIA–FPO Embraer E175 May 14 Dec. 19 Daily Winter
    MIA–POP Boeing 737-800 May 14 Dec. 19 Daily Winter
    MIA–POS Boeing 737 MAX 8 May 14 Dec. 19 Daily Winter
    MIA–SDQ Airbus A321 May 14 Dec. 19 Daily Winter
    MIA–UVF Boeing 757 May 14 Dec. 19 Daily Winter

    London

    American and joint business partner British Airways together will provide more capacity to their LHR hub from American’s hubs at DFW and MIA. Beginning Oct. 28, American will move one of its two MIA–LHR flights to DFW–LHR using a Boeing 777-300ER, and British Airways will add its third MIA–LHR frequency using a Boeing 747-400.

    “Customers across Europe will benefit from larger-capacity aircraft between LHR and MIA, and the DFW–LHR frequency will continue to provide great connecting opportunities through American’s centrally located hub,” said Vasu Raja, Vice President of Network & Schedule Planning. “By better leveraging the networks of our joint business partners we are laying the foundation for American to grow its long-haul international network more profitably in the years ahead.”

    Simon Brooks, British Airways’ Senior Vice President of Sales for North America, said, “We are thrilled to have this partnership with American Airlines for over seven years now. We continually work with our joint business partners to ensure customers have the best travel experience, and this schedule change delivers on our promise to provide more options.”

    Customers will continue to choose to fly on either American or British Airways through codeshare on all DFW–LHR and MIA–LHR flights as part of the joint business.

    New Frequencies

    Route Carrier Aircraft On Sale Flights Begin
    MIA–LHR BA Boeing 747-400 May 14 Oct. 28
    DFW–LHR AA Boeing 777-300 May 14 Oct. 28

    Asia

    American will seek a dormancy waiver from the U.S. Department of Transportation for its service between ORD and PEK, and plans to remove the nonstop ORD–PEK service from its schedule in October. The last westbound flight will be Oct. 20 and the last eastbound flight will be Oct. 22. Customers already holding reservations after these dates will be reaccommodated on other flights, and can continue to reach PEK through American’s hubs at DFW and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). American intends to seek access to operate services at Beijing’s new international airport when it opens next year.

    “American is operating more seats from Chicago this summer than in the past 10 years, and we are excited to continue to grow in this important hub,” said Raja. “However the current fare environment severely limits our ability to successfully compete between Chicago and Beijing. We remain committed to China and anticipate that moving to the new Beijing airport in the future will improve the viability of the route through the additional connectivity in conjunction with our codeshare relationship with China Southern in the long run.”

    American Airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner
    An exterior shot of American Airline’s Boeing 787. Image: American Airlines

  • American Airlines Adds New Service to Destinations in Mexico and South America

    American Airlines Adds New Service to Destinations in Mexico and South America

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    American Airlines has a rich and robust history serving Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America (MCLA), and American is continuing to grow its presence in the region with the addition of four new destinations. Next winter, customers looking for history, culture and warm climate will have access to three new cities in South America: Georgetown, Guyana (GEO); Pereira, Colombia (PEI) and Cordoba, Argentina (COR); and one new city in Mexico: Oaxaca (OAX).

    [penci_blockquote style=”style-2″ align=”none” author=”” font_weight=”bold”]New international routes from Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Miami, including new direct flights between Los Angeles and Buenos Aires.[/penci_blockquote]

    American is also introducing service to Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE), from its West Coast hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), making American the first and only airline to offer nonstop service between these two major cities.

    “We’re creating a world-class customer experience and as the largest U.S. carrier in Mexico and South America, we are committed to offering more choices with the best schedules for our customers in the region,” said Vasu Raja, vice president, Network and Schedule Planning. “As we look to strengthen our network, we’re excited to add more nonstop flights to places like Buenos Aires, maximizing connections across our network.”

    The new routes will be available for sale starting in April.

    New Routes:

    Route Aircraft On Sale Flights Begin
    LAX–EZE Boeing 787-9 April 2 Dec. 19
    DFW–OAX Embraer E175 April 2 Dec. 19
    MIA–GEO Airbus A319 April 2 Dec. 20
    MIA–PEI Airbus A319 April 17 Dec. 20
    MIA–COR Boeing 767-300 May 7 Apr. 2, 2019

    All routes are subject to government approval.

    American Airlines Adds New Service to Destinations in Mexico and South America

    American also recently announced new service between its hub at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Mexico City (MEX) beginning July 5, which will enhance trans-Atlantic connectivity from Mexico. By expanding its footprint in MCLA with these new routes, American will offer up to 270 flights per day to the region.

  • American Airlines Announces New Service to Reykjavik, Iceland

    American Airlines Announces New Service to Reykjavik, Iceland

    American Airlines is adding another new destination to its seasonal European footprint when service begins to Reykjavik-Keflavik, Iceland (KEF) next summer. Service to Iceland’s capital and largest city begins June 7 from American’s Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) hub. In September, Icelandair announced new service between Reykjavik and Dallas-Fort Worth that begins in May 2018.

    “Reykjavik has become a very popular leisure destination and we look forward to giving our customers the opportunity to experience Iceland’s unique landscape of geysers, volcanoes and hot springs with our new direct service next summer,” said Vasu Raja, vice president, Network & Schedule Planning. “The new destination complements our continued growth from Dallas-Fort Worth, including Rome and Amsterdam.”

    The route will be flown on a 176-seat Boeing 757-200, featuring lie-flat Business Class seats and a full suite of products including American’s innovative Casper bedding and Cole Haan amenity kits in the premium cabin.

    Schedule
    Departs Dallas-Fort Worth at 8:20 p.m., arrives Reykjavik at 9:15 a.m.
    Departs Reykjavik at 11:10 a.m., arrives Dallas-Fort Worth at 2:50 p.m.
    Flights operate from June 7 (DFW-KEF) until October 27 (KEF-DFW)

  • Icelandair Announces Service from Dallas-Fort Worth International

    Icelandair Announces Service from Dallas-Fort Worth International

    Customers from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport will have a new choice for travel to Iceland and beyond when Icelandair begins new service to Reykjavik’s Keflavik International (KEF) on May 30, 2018. Icelandair will serve DFW to KEF four times per week with a Boeing 757-200 aircraft.

    “DFW Airport is pleased to provide our customers with additional choices when they fly across the Atlantic,” said Sean Donohue, CEO for DFW International Airport. “Icelandair will offer our customers a full-service option whether traveling to Reykjavik, Scandinavia or some of the most popular destinations in Europe.”

    The new route will open up more travel choices for DFW customers via the Icelandair hub in Reykjavik, which serves more than 25 destinations in Europe. Icelandair’s updated fleet also offers travelers more legroom, in-flight entertainment, and gate-to-gate Wi-Fi.

    “As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, we are pleased to offer the largest route network in Icelandair’s history,” said Birkir Holm Gudnason, Icelandair CEO. “Our new service from Dallas-Fort Worth will provide a refreshing alternative for travelers from Texas with non-stop flights to Iceland and beyond. The new DFW route will also open opportunities for European travelers wanting to explore the Dallas-Fort Worth region and the great Lone Star state. We look forward to welcoming Dallas-Fort Worth aboard.”

    Flight FI872 departs Dallas-Fort Worth at 5:00 p.m. (CDT) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays and arrives at KEF at 6:00 a.m. (GMT), just in time to start your day in Iceland or make easy connections to Europe. Flight FI873 departs Keflavik International at 5:15 p.m. (GMT) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays and arrives Dallas-Fort Worth at 8:40 p.m. (CDT).

    Travelers from Iceland and connecting US passengers can take advantage of DFW’s facilities at International Terminal D that feature highly efficient customs processing, as well as world-class shopping, dining and amenities. DFW’s geographic position, size and amenities also makes for convenient connections from Europe and Asia to points across North America, Central and South America.

    Dallas-Fort Worth International will be Icelandair’s 20 North American gateway and the first in the southern United States.

    For additional information about Icelandair, current route network or fares to Iceland and beyond, please visit www.icelandair.com.

  • On Sale Today: American Airlines Announces First Routes for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

    On Sale Today: American Airlines Announces First Routes for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

    American Airlines continues to add state-of-the-art aircraft to its’ fleet and the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner is no exception.  American has been flying the smaller version, the 787-8 and announced this week that the airlines’ new, larger 787-9 will be flying routes this November.

    The 787-9 will make its debut international flight between Dallas Forth Worth and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) on November 4. The aircraft will also operate between DFW and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) beginning November 4.  Tickets for these two routes go on sale today.

    SCHEDULE
    Dallas-Madrid – Departs 5:45 p.m. and arrives 9:55 a.m. (next day)
    Madrid-Dallas – Departs at 12:20 p.m. and arrives at 4:40 p.m.

    Dallas-São Paulo – Departs 7:00 p.m. and arrives 7:05 a.m. (next day)
    São Paulo-Dallas – Departs 10:55 p.m. and arrives 5:15 a.m. (next day)

    AIRCRAFT FEATURES

    • 30 fully lie-flat, all-aisle access Business Class seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration
    • 21 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 configuration
    • 27 Main Cabin Extra seats with up to 6 inches of additional leg room in a 3-3-3 configuration
    • 207 Main Cabin seats arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration

    Every seat offers a personal seatback entertainment system with touchscreen, power and USB ports. Wi-Fi provides global coverage for internet access and complimentary live television channels, nearly 300 movies including 48 new releases, TV shows and games. Additional advanced features on the Dreamliner include larger dimmable windows, improved cabin humidity and enhanced sound quality.

    A preview of the seats in American Airlines future Premium Economy. (Photo: American Airlines)
    A preview of the seats in American Airlines future Premium Economy. (Photo: American Airlines)

    This is also the first aircraft type that features American’s new Premium Economy product. Customers sitting in Premium Economy will enjoy a leather seat featuring 38 inches of pitch with extendable foot, leg and head rests, personal on-demand entertainment systems and larger touchscreen monitors. When flying international, customers will receive noise reducing headphones and amenity kits, and will enjoy enhanced meal service with complimentary wine, beer and spirits. Premium Economy customers will be able to check one bag free of charge.

    For more information or to book your ticket, visit aa.com.

    Featured Image: American Airlines 787-8 by Eric Salard.

  • Dig In Dallas – Restaurant Week through Saturday

    Dig In Dallas – Restaurant Week through Saturday

    North Texas’ hottest summer dining event, the 18th annual DFW Restaurant Week presented by Central Market, is back August 10-16! Dine at more than 125 participating restaurants throughout North Texas.  Restaurants will offer prix fixe dinners for either $35.00 or $45.00 with many also offering the Cadillac Lunch Experience brought to you by Oak Farms Dairy for $20.00 (tax and gratuity separate.)

    Back with a new structure and lower price, diners can once again satisfy their mid-day appetites with the Cadillac Lunch Experience brought to you by Oak Farms Dairy.  Spotlighting some of DFW’s hottest lunch spots, select restaurants will offer a special two-course lunch, priced at $20.00 a person (with $4.00 going to charity).

    A portion of each prix fixe meal purchased going back to either the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas or Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth to benefit families in need. DFW Restaurant Week has helped raised millions for these great charities. For more information visit DFW Restaurant Week.

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    Featured images: Fearing’s in Dallas.  Image courtesy of the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau.

  • Southwest Announces New Nonstop Routes from Dallas’ Love Field

    Southwest Announces New Nonstop Routes from Dallas’ Love Field

    Southwest Airlines began in 1971 and as the airline grew, so did it’s challenges, but not like the one that started in 1979 with the Wright Amendment. The Wright Amendment was enacted in 1979 to limit air service out of Dallas’ Love Field to only Texas and four neighboring states.  Revisions to the amendment added a few more states in the late 90s, but starting in October 2o14, airlines will be able to add nonstop service to all domestic cities.  While this doesn’t directly benefit most airlines, it will highly benefit Southwest Airlines who is adding 15 nonstop routes from Love Field.

    Southwest will begin serving five new nonstop destinations on October 13, followed by ten additional new nonstop destinations on November 2. The addition of these 15 new nonstop destinations will bring Southwest to a total of 31 nonstop destinations from Love Field.

    “The official repeal of Wright Amendment federal flight restrictions signifies a turning point for the Southwest brand not just in Dallas, but from coast-to-coast,” said Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines Chairman, President, and CEO. “We are pleased to offer this new service to the Customers of our home airport, who have waited 34 long years, and we thank the many, many folks who made this opportunity a reality.  Goodbye, Wright Amendment. Hello, America!”

    Beginning Oct. 13, 2014, Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop service from Dallas Love Field to:

    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI)
    • Denver
    • Las Vegas
    • Orlando
    • Chicago Midway

    Beginning Nov. 2, 2014, Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop service from Dallas Love Field to:

    • Atlanta
    • Nashville
    • Washington, D.C. (Reagan National)
    • Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood
    • Los Angeles (LAX)
    • New York (LaGuardia)
    • Phoenix
    • San Diego
    • Orange County/Santa Ana
    • Tampa

    In May, Southwest will announce the specific flight schedules and fares for the sale of the new service.