Setting the stage for summer travel, American
Airlines has announced the addition of 15 new domestic flight routes in
2026.
Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network
and Schedule Planning said in a statement, “American is proud to offer
unmatched connectivity across the United States. Today, we’re furthering our
commitment with new routes designed to help customers realize their travel
goals in 2026 from important hubs such as Chicago and Phoenix.”
He added, “With new routes from places like Lincoln,
Nebraska; Abilene, Texas; Columbia, Missouri; and more, we’re providing local
residents one-stop access to seal business deals, take a dream vacation with
friends or family and enjoy soccer matches on the global stage.”
New 2026 domestic routes include:
Boston (BOS) to Madison, WI (MSN) begins June
18, year-round, once dailyBoston (BOS) to Nantucket, MA (ACK) begins June
18, ends September 8, once dailyCharlotte (CLT) to Columbia, MO (COU), begins
June 4, year-round, once dailyChicago (ORD) to Erie, PA (ERI) begins May 21,
year-round, once dailyChicago (ORD) to Lincoln, NE (LNK) begins June
4, year-round, once dailyChicago (ORD) to Tri-Cities, TN (TRI) begins May
21, year-found, once dailyDallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln, NE (LNK)
begins June 4, year-round, twice dailyDallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Roanoke, VA begins June
4, year-round, once dailyMiami (MIA) to Jackson, MS (JAN) begins March 14,
ends August 1, once weekly on SaturdaysPhoenix (PHX) to Abilene, TX (ABI) begins June
4, year-round, once dailyPhoenix (PHX) to Anchorage, AK (ANC) begins May
21, ends September 8, once dailyPhoenix (PHX) to Bozeman, MT (BZN) begins June 4,
ends September 8, once dailyPhoenix (PHX) to Kalispell, MT (FCA) begins June
19, ends September 6, twice weeklyPhoenix (PHX) to Lincoln, NE (LNK) begins Winter
2026, seasonal, once dailyPhoenix (PHX) to McAllen, TX (MFE) begins June 4,
year-round, once dailyPhoenix (PHX) to Rapid City, SD (RAP) begins June
4, ends October 4, once daily
American will also extend winter-only offerings from Chicago
(ORD) to Santa Fe, New Mexico (SAF) and Key West, Florida (EYW) into the summer
between May 21 and September 8, 2026, and expanding service from ORD to Hilton Head,
South Carolina (HHH) and to Pensacola (PNS) and Panama City (ECP) in Florida.
Previously operated only on the weekends, flights to these cities will operate
daily between February 12 and September 8, 2026.
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