Scratch another of the COVID-era experiments from American’s operations. The carrier’s not a hub, not a focus city, but definitely occasionally a connection point for passengers in Austin, Texas is no more.
routes
Small(ish) airports vie for $30+ million in US DOT support
Scores of airports across the US are vying for funding from the Small Community Air Services Development Program (SCASDP) to boost service.
American Airlines targets top markets in Summer 2025 expansion
For 2025 American Airlines is betting that Southern Europe will remain a hot market, with four of its five seasonal routes targeting the region.
Breeze announces service at New Haven
The once sleepy airport of New Haven, CT is now a battleground as a pair of new airlines seek to capture the hearts, minds, and dollars of travelers.
JetBlue defers long-haul growth, doubles down on leisure travel
JetBlue’s transatlantic growth plans will have to wait until the next decade as it tries to return to profitability. More than 40 new A321LR and A321XLR planes will not arrive before 2030.
Winter is coming: JetBlue to shutter seven stations, add Manchester, NH in service shakeup
For JetBlue’s PR version of the story, the upcoming winter is going to be a boon for New England. Not included in the release, however, is the shuttering of seven stations as 24 markets are culled from the route map.
Avelo sets international expansion with Mexico, Jamaica services
Avelo continues to expand, with another 18 routes to be added this fall. Included in the collection are the carrier’s first two international routes, Cancun and Montego Bay.
Greenland seeks tourism growth with new airports, but not a boom
Greenland will open three new major, international airports in the next few years, opening up huge potential for inbound tourism. But the country is also keen avoid overtourism problems like Iceland created for itself.
Fiji Airways plans DFW service
Fiji Airways plans to add DFW to its route map. The carrier, which also recently announced plans to adopt the AAdvantage loyalty program, now plans to add connectivity to American’s largest hub.
Airlines vie for long-haul slots at DCA
A feeding frenzy is afoot as airlines file for their desired flights from Washington, DC’s close-in airport.