American looks south for growth

American Airlines plans to add eight new routes to Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America later this year.

There will be 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.

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, from 17 December. Flights will operate five times per week with B757 aircraft.

In other American news, the carrier is investing US$2 billion in improvements including fully lie-flat seats; international wifi; more in-flight entertainment options and power outlets and a new, modern design for Admirals Club lounges world wide.

American also will take delivery of more than 100 new aircraft this year, giving it the youngest fleet of any US-based network carrier.

Aircraft to be delivered over time include the A320 and A320neo, A350-900, B737, 737 MAX, B777-300ER and B787.

American looks south for growth

American Airlines plans to add eight new routes to Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America later this year.

There will be 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.

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, from 17 December. Flights will operate five times per week with B757 aircraft.

In other American news, the carrier is investing US$2 billion in improvements including fully lie-flat seats; international wifi; more in-flight entertainment options and power outlets and a new, modern design for Admirals Club lounges world wide.

American also will take delivery of more than 100 new aircraft this year, giving it the youngest fleet of any US-based network carrier.

Aircraft to be delivered over time include the A320 and A320neo, A350-900, B737, 737 MAX, B777-300ER and B787.