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- American’s new nonstop service to Budapest, Hungary (BUD), and Prague
(PRG) from Philadelphia (PHL) strengthens the airline’s global network and
further fortifies its trans-Atlantic gateway.
- New nonstop service to Athens, Greece (ATH) and Zurich (ZRH) from
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) introduces brand-new options between Texas and Europe
and reinforces the power of international connections at the airline’s
largest hub.
- Recently redesigned schedules at DFW and PHL are built for even better
connections, setting the stage for smoother travel for customers this
summer.
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines today launched four new routes to
unlock even more access between the U.S. and Europe with new nonstop service to
Budapest, Hungary (BUD) and Prague (PRG) from Philadelphia (PHL), and to
Athens, Greece (ATH), and Zurich (ZRH) from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).
The inaugural flights took off with fanfare today, coinciding with the first
day of American’s highly anticipated
record-breaking summer travel season and strengthening American’s European
network with up to 70 daily flights from the U.S.
With new service to BUD and PRG, American introduces two brand-new
destinations to its global network. Daily seasonal service from PHL to BUD and
PRG operates with American’s Boeing 787-8 aircraft. New service from
DFW to ATH and ZRH operates with a mix of its Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing
777-200ER aircraft.
Fortifying Philadelphia as American’s trans-Atlantic gateway
Summer 2026 marks the first peak travel period with American’s
new-and-improved PHL schedule, built for smoother, more reliable journeys and
stronger customer connections. The new schedule spreads flights more evenly
throughout the day, expanding from six to seven “banks,” or coordinated waves
of arrivals and departures — improving flow across the airport from parking,
check-in, security and in the terminals.
The investment is already showing strong early results, with improvements in
on-time performance and customer connections while bolstering the airline’s
best-ever systemwide baggage handling.
This summer, American’s PHL hub offers customers nonstop service to more
than 120 destinations worldwide, including 19 destinations across the Atlantic.
The airline also recently launched direct service from PHL to Santiago,
Dominican Republic (STI).
"Bolstered by our redesigned schedule and powered by the dedication of our
team, we’re ready to care for customers during a record summer at PHL —
especially as the city hosts several major global events this year,” said
American’s Vice President of PHL Operations Cesar Marchese. “We’re proud to
serve as a key gateway and connection point to Europe, now with two new
iconic destinations that strengthen our robust international network.”
A celebration was held at PHL to launch the new flights to BUD, PRG and STI.
Reinforcing the power of American’s flagship hub
ATH and ZRH join more than 230 other nonstop destinations accessible from
DFW, American’s largest and most connected hub — a hub that plays a crucial role
in delivering for customers across American’s global operation this summer.
DFW also recently transformed its schedule, introducing a new 13-bank
schedule that more evenly distributes the airline’s more than 930 peak daily
departures throughout the day at DFW. In just the first two months since
implementing the strategy, the new schedule is already showcasing its benefits
to customers at DFW and across the airline by minimizing delays, improving
customer connections, reducing gate changes and delivering even better baggage
handling performance — which are all contributing to the noticeable increase in
customer satisfaction.
“New service to Athens and Zurich is a great example of how American
continues to invest in its largest hub with even more opportunities to
connect to destinations around the world,” said American’s Senior Vice
President of DFW Operations Jim Moses. “We’re also investing in the travel
journey with our new 13-bank schedule that sets up our team for success and
delivers for our customers — not just at DFW but across our entire airline
due to the outsized impact DFW has on our global operation.”
Customers, team members and partners celebrated the inaugural
flights from DFW to ATH and ZRH with cultural performances, authentic food and
fun.
More nonstop options for a record-breaking summer
Today also marks the start of American’s centennial summer, with the
airline set to care for more customers than ever across its
largest summer schedule to date — 75 million customers across 750,000
flights.
In addition to the new international routes launched today, American has
also recently added more access to Europe from other hubs, including new
nonstop service from Miami (MIA) to Milan (MXP), as well as New York (JFK) to
Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI).
Caring for our customers
American’s renewed focus on customers has come with several enhancements to
the travel experience — from the airport to in flight — this summer.
- Get the redesigned app for your journey: American’s
reimagined mobile app continues to evolve to support customer travel needs
with easy, self-service tools to manage travel with the ability to rebook,
track bags and receive digital vouchers. Plus, the expanded digital wallet
integration further helps all customers stay informed with live updates
without needing to open the app.
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Enroll in TSA PreCheck®
Touchless ID: Make the security process more seamless with
TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID, providing participating customers a
much faster, touchless identity verification process. The customer opt-in
program is now available at 60 airports, including all of
American’s hubs.
- Relax in premium lounge spaces: Customers connecting to
Europe at PHL can enjoy two of the newest lounge offerings in American’s
network at the Flagship® and Admirals Club®
lounges in A-West, providing a calm and comfortable space to enhance the
airport experience. Lounges are also available at all five terminals when
connecting to Europe through DFW, including a Flagship® lounge in
Terminal D.
- Enjoy free Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T: On nearly every
domestic American flight, all AAdvantage® members can enjoy free
Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T.
About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to
the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern
United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to
more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200
million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000
aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose of
caring for people on life’s journey every day.
The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026,
reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever
ForwardSM spirit that changed the industry and the world. American
introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and
the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer
experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the
oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900
destinations around the globe.
Get the latest about American at news.aa.com and @AmericanAir.