FORT WORTH, Texas, July 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- American
Airlines plans to add eight new routes throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin
America later this year, further strengthening its position
in these key regions and providing customers with increased options
when traveling to these destinations. Expanded service includes new
flights to Mexico City
International Airport (MEX); General Rafael Buelna International
Airport (MZT) in Mazatlan, Mexico;
Curacao International Airport
(CUR); Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica; Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ);
Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; and Mariscal Sucre
International Airport (UIO) in Quito,
Ecuador, pending regulatory approvals.
Origin
Airport
|
Destination
Airport
|
Start
Date
|
Frequency
|
Aircraft
Type
|
Booking
Availability
|
CLT
|
CUR
|
Dec. 19
|
Saturday
|
Airbus
A319
|
July 20
|
CLT
|
POP
|
Dec. 19
|
Saturday
|
Airbus
A319
|
July 20
|
DFW
|
UIO
|
Dec. 18
|
Five times per
week
|
Airbus
A319
|
July 26
|
DFW
|
PUJ
|
Dec. 19
|
Saturday
|
Airbus
A319
|
Now
|
LAX
|
MBJ
|
Dec. 18
|
Friday and
Saturday
|
Boeing
737-800
|
Now
|
LAX
|
MEX
|
Sept. 3
|
Twice
daily
|
Boeing
737-800
|
Now
|
LAX
|
MZT
|
Nov. 7
|
Saturday and
Sunday
|
Embraer
E-175
|
July 26
|
ORD
|
PUJ
|
Dec. 19
|
Saturday
|
Boeing
737-800
|
Now
|
"As the premier carrier to Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin
America with flights to 85 destinations, these additions
highlight our commitment to providing our customers with a network
that is second to none," said Art
Torno, American's senior vice president for Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin
America. "We are committed to each country we serve, and
these new routes allow us to contribute to and further promote
travel and tourism to and from the region."
American also plans to reinstate its service between
New York's John F. Kennedy Airport
(JFK) and Simon Bolívar International Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela, on Dec. 17. Flights will operate five times per week
with Boeing 757 aircraft. Those flights are now available for
bookings.
Customers traveling to these destinations will have the ability
to connect through American's hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort
Worth, Los Angeles and
New York from nearly 200
destinations worldwide. With these new routes, American will
operate more than 1,750 weekly flights throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin
America –more service than any other airline.
In addition to the 85 destinations throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin
America, American has served Cuba since 1991 with charter flights from
Miami and Tampa to five destinations in Cuba – Camagüey, Cienfuegos, Havana, Holguín and Santa Clara. For more information about
American's charter service to Cuba, please visit aa.com/visitcuba.
American is investing $2 billion
in planned improvements to give customers a superior travel
experience around the world. These capital investments include
fully lie-flat seats; international Wi-Fi; more in-flight
entertainment options and power outlets and a new, modern design
for Admirals Club lounges worldwide.
American is taking delivery of more than 100 new aircraft this
year, giving it the youngest fleet of any U.S.-based network
carrier. Aircraft to be delivered in the coming years include the
Airbus A320 and A320neo family, A350-900, Boeing 737, 737 MAX,
777-300ER and 787, which will make American's fleet even younger,
more modern and fuel efficient.
About American Airlines
American Airlines Group
(NASDAQ: AAL) is the holding company for American Airlines and US
Airways. Together with regional partners, operating as American
Eagle and US Airways Express, the airlines operate an average of
nearly 6,700 flights per day to nearly 350 destinations in more
than 50 countries. American is a founding member of the
oneworld alliance, whose members and members-elect serve
nearly 1,000 destinations with 14,250 daily flights to 150
countries. This year American topped Fortune Magazine's list of
best business turnarounds and its stock joined the S&P 500
index. Connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at
Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
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