American Airlines Announces New International Routes for Next Summer

American Airlines has announced six new routes to Europe and South America for travelers to experience in summer 2026. American will debut new service to Prague (PRG) and the only nonstop service from the U.S. to Budapest, Hungary (BUD). The airline will also add new routes to popular destinations including Athens, Greece (ATH); Milan (MXP); and Zurich (ZRH), while expanding service in summer to Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE).

Tickets will be available for purchase on these summer 2026 routes starting August 11 at www.aa.com or through American’s mobile app.

Flights to Central Europe 

Next May, American will launch service from Philadelphia (PHL) to Budapest and Prague, demonstrating the airline’s commitment to offering customers convenient access from American’s industry-leading domestic network to two new European destinations. With medieval architecture, thermal baths and dinner cruises on the Danube and Vltava rivers, these two new destinations complement American’s robust trans-Atlantic network as the airline will serve 19 trans-Atlantic destinations from its PHL hub in 2026.

Customers connecting to Europe at PHL can enjoy the newly opened Flagship and Admirals Club lounges in PHL. Flagship lounge customers can sip on complimentary champagne and dine on unique-to-Philadelphia dishes while taking in the panoramic runway views while those in the Admirals Club lounge can enjoy specialty coffee, curated self-serve offerings and a full-service bar.

New Routes to European Favorites

American is expanding its international service to Athens and Milan next year. Daily service from Dallas Fort Worth to Athens will take off starting next May. One of Europe’s most popular destinations, Athens provides travelers looking to take in history and delectable cuisine the chance to do both while tagging on a quick trip to a must-see Greek island. DFW will be American’s fifth nonstop destination to Athens, providing nonstop flights from more U.S. cities to Greece than any other airline.

Known for fashion, art and architecture, Milan is a traveler favorite. Next March, American will launch daily service from MIA to MXP, providing the only nonstop link connecting two vibrant cities. American is MIA’s largest airline, and this new service will complement flights to Rome that began in summer 2025.

American will offer a record 18 daily flights next summer from the U.S. to Italy and Greece.

For Soccer Fans

Special for global soccer fans, American will launch limited-time service between DFW and Zurich and offer expanded summer service from DFW and MIA to Buenos Aires. Flights from Argentina and Switzerland will connect soccer fans to Dallas-Fort Worth for the world’s premier sporting event.

Between May 21 and Aug. 4, 2026, American will offer the only nonstop service connecting DFW and ZRH. Currently offered as winter-seasonal service, American will operate four weekly summer services from DFW to EZE and up to three daily flights in summer between MIA and EZE.

Expanded Premium Options to Tokyo

Travelers who have their eyes on a summer getaway to Asia next year will have more options to enhance their journey with increased premium cabin offerings. Compared to summer 2025, American will increase premium seating capacity to Tokyo (HND) from DFW and Los Angeles (LAX) by more than 45 percent next summer.

American continues to enhance the customer experience in Business with the introduction of pajamas and mattress pads on all widebody flights to East Asia, the Middle East, India, Australia and New Zealand. Travelers can also experience inflight service that includes multicourse chef-inspired meals paired with award-winning wines, and delectable snacks to fulfill those midflight munchies.

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