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American adds Budapest, Prague and Buenos Aires flights for summer 2026
AAGAAG(US:AAL) CNBCยท2025-08-07 13:03

Group 1 - American Airlines is reviving pre-pandemic international destinations such as Prague and Budapest, indicating a stronger recovery in international travel compared to domestic demand [1] - The airline is launching its first-ever flights from Dallas Fort Worth International to Athens, Greece, and establishing year-round nonstop service between Miami and Milan [1] - Service will be extended for the 2026 World Cup, with flights from Buenos Aires to Dallas and between Dallas and Zurich, running from May 21 to August 4, 2026, targeting business travel and sports tourism [2] Group 2 - The airline observed a significant number of customers traveling from Argentina to Doha during the 2022 World Cup and anticipates even higher numbers for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico [3] - American Airlines is expanding its European service, betting that travelers prefer connecting through U.S. hubs like Dallas or Charlotte [3] - The company is focusing on demand hotspots in Europe, particularly in Italy and Greece, and is adding more options from U.S. hubs to accommodate travelers connecting to destinations like Rome and Athens [4]