American Airlines Expands Network in 2018 and Introduces Shuttle Service Between Chicago O’Hare and New York LaGuardia
January 18 2018 - 10:30AM
American Airlines is delivering on its promise to
provide customers the largest and best network by adding more new
routes and better connecting opportunities in its 2018 schedule.
With the introduction of 52 new nonstop flights and enhanced
schedules, customers worldwide will benefit from new options across
the American network.
“Our 2018 schedule opens up so many new possibilities of
destinations,” said Vasu Raja, vice president, Network &
Schedule Planning. “We are making it easier and more convenient for
our customers to fly on American to places that are important to
them all over the world, from serving smaller cities more
frequently to visiting places we’ve never flown before.”
New Routes in 2018
American recently announced international service to Budapest,
Hungary (BUD); Prague, Czech Republic (PRG); and Reykjavik, Iceland
(KEF), starting this summer, and also began selling more than 40
new routes from its nine hubs, including seven routes from
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and eight from Dallas Fort
Worth International Airport (DFW). On Jan. 22, the airline will
offer the newest additions to its 2018 schedule for travel
beginning June 7:
- Three routes from PHL to Fort Wayne, Indiana (FWA); Oklahoma
City (OKC); and Pensacola, Florida (PNS)
- New service from both Charlotte Douglas International Airport
(CLT) and DFW to Panama City, Florida (ECP) and South Bend, Indiana
(SBN)
- Service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania (AVP)
In total, American will add 52 new nonstop routes to its
domestic and international network.
New Shuttle between Chicago O’Hare and New York
LaGuardia
Beginning April 4, business travelers looking for a consistent,
convenient and easy commute will have a new Shuttle product to fly
them between New York LaGuardia (LGA) and ORD. American’s Shuttle
will offer hourly flights between the two business centers, giving
customers additional flexibility and choice, as well as unique
travel benefits such as dedicated gates, 15 flights per weekday and
complimentary beer and wine in Main Cabin.
“When you fly frequently for work, anything that can make the
regular commute more comfortable is important,” said Alison Taylor,
senior vice president, Global Sales and Distribution. “That’s why
we’re pleased to offer valuable time-saving opportunities with our
Shuttle, including a convenient and consistent schedule and
extended check-in times for you and your bag.”
American currently operates Shuttle service between LGA and
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); LGA and Ronald Reagan
Washington National Airport (DCA); and DCA and BOS.
About American Airlines GroupAmerican Airlines
and American Eagle offer an average of nearly 6,700 flights per day
to nearly 350 destinations in more than 50 countries. American has
hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami,
New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. 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. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc.
trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. In 2015, its stock
joined the S&P 500 index. Connect with American on Twitter
@AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
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