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American Airlines Announces 15 New Routes for Summer 2026

American Airlines has today announced the addition of 15 new routes for summer 2026.  The carrier will strengthen domestic connectivity with the launch of flights to Lincoln, Nebraska, while offering over 500 daily departures from Chicago and more.


American Airlines Boeing 737-800 - Courtesy American Airlines
American Airlines Boeing 737-800 - Courtesy American Airlines

On Thursday (December 18, 2025), American Airlines announced that they will add 15 new routes for summer 2026.  Next summer, American will offer over 500 daily departures from Chicago (ORD), and will also add service to Erie, Pennsylvania (ERI), Lincoln, Nebraska (LNK), and Tri-Cities, Tennessee (TRI).  Since customers have positively responded to American’s winter network, the airline will extend winter-only offerings to Santa Fe, New Mexico (SAF) and Key West, Florida (EYW) for summer.  Additionally, American will also expand summer service from ORD to Hilton Head, South Carolina (HHH), and to Pensacola (PNS) and Panama City (ECP) in Florida.  Previously operated only on weekends, these flights will operate daily from February 12th through Sept. 8, 2026.


In Thursday’s announcement, American Airline’s SVP -Network and Schedule Planning, Brian Znotins, said,


“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.  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.”


All American flights from Chicago (ORD) operate with two class aircraft, giving customers the opportunity to enhance their travel experience with the selection of a premium cabin.  In addition, American’s ORD to London (LHR) route will continue to offer Flagship Suite seats for guests.  Chicago was the first city in American’s network to receive this elevated premium offering.

 

Starting June 4, 2026, American will add service to Lincoln, Nebraska (LNK), their 240th U.S. destination, more than any other airline.  Now, residents from Lincoln will have competitive one-stop service to international destinations such as Athens, Greece (ATH), Cancun, Mexico (CUN), Rome (FCO) and Sao Paulo (GRU).  In the Western U.S., American will grow their Phoenix (PHX) hub with seven new routes, including service to Bozeman, Montana (BZN), Kalispell, Montana (FCA), and Rapid City, South Dakota (RAP).  Additionally, new flights to Abilene (ABI) and McAllen (MFE), Texas will provide travelers with convenient one-stop access to destinations across the Western U.S. and Mexico.


Recently, American also launched service to Carlsbad, California (CLD), Golden Triangle, Mississippi (GTR). Santa Maria, California (SMX), and Sun Valley, Idaho (SUN).  In 2026, the carrier will also launch exclusive service connecting the U.S. with Bimini, Bahamas (BIM), and will add service to Vero Beach, Florida (VRB).


American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) offers thousands of flights daily to over 350 destinations in more than 60 countries.  The airline is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose member airlines serve over 900 destinations worldwide.  American Airlines’ mission is To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.


 

Source: American Airlines

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