Tickets for the new routes will be available for purchase starting January 26th on aa.com or through American’s mobile app. American will offer up to 7,000 peak daily departures this summer.
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New routes from Chicago
In 1926, the roots of the American Airlines customers around the world know today were planted with a flight from Chicago to St. Louis. Since then, Chicago has remained an important part of the airline’s story. American’s network from Chicago has grown significantly over the past year, giving local residents more competitive access to more than 180 destinations they want to visit.
This included adding service last year to 29 new destinations such as Naples, Italy (NAP), St. Croix (STX), St. Maarten (SXM) and more. All new routes American launched from ORD last year will return this year. And, for those looking to start the year off with new trips, American will offer more than 500 peak daily departures just in time to shake off the cold and enjoy spring break.
In 2026, the airline continues to build on that commitment. OGG is one of the most-visited leisure destinations for Chicagoans in winter, and American’s non-stop service will offer Flagship Business with lie-flat seats and Premium Economy choices for customers looking for premium seat options. Flights to ABE and CAE will also enable connections from those cities to destinations across the world that American and its best-in-class partners serve from ORD, like Honolulu, Tokyo and more.
New flights from Los Angeles
80 years ago, American became part of aviation history in the City of Angels as one of the first airlines to begin service at Los Angeles Municipal Airport. Since then, American has offered nonstop flights and premium experiences for travelers ranging from film industry icons to families looking to take in the California sun.
American’s network from LAX is only getting bigger this year with new service to CLE. Also, new service to IAD will offer complementary service to American’s existing two daily flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), offering travelers up to three daily options between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
American and its partners fly to more than 85 destinations from LAX, giving AAdvantage members the most comprehensive network of any major carrier for earning miles and status. With soccer fans already planning their visits to see their teams play on the world stage for FIFA World Cup 26, American alone will offer more than 145 peak daily departures this summer.
For travelers flying to or from LAX, American has made premium upgrades to its service. Late last year, the airline introduced the Airbus A321XLR featuring Flagship Suite® seats on flights to New York (JFK). This will expand to include flights to Boston (BOS) later this summer. And, starting March 28, American will introduce its premium Boeing 787-9, also featuring Flagship Suite seats, on select flights to London (LHR).