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American Airlines is not doing as well as its competitors (Delta Air Lines and United Airlines) according to the latest earnings calls. Additionally, delays from its key aircraft manufacturer, Boeing, are causing the carrier to suspend three transatlantic routes this summer at the height of the season.
The Points Guy is reporting that American will suspend the following routes this summer:
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (during the month of June)
- Miami International Airport (MIA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (from May through July)
- New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (during the month of July)
The good news is that even with the suspensions this summer, American will still serve these cities from other hubs.
The Boeing 787s that American had planned to deploy on these routes have been held up and without the aircraft, American had to make some scheduling choices. In a statement, the airline said:
As a result of ongoing Boeing 787 delivery delays, American is adjusting service on certain routes in summer 2025 to ensure we are able to reaccommodate customers on affected flights. We’ll be proactively reaching out to our impacted customers to offer alternate travel arrangements and remain committed to mitigating the impact of these Boeing delays while continuing to offer a comprehensive global network.”
This is another blow that American does not need. While United and Delta are planning huge transatlantic schedules this summer, American will be forced to dial it back some. This is not the first time that American has had to make cuts due to aircraft availability. Back in 2022, it was forced to remove Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), and Shannon Airport (SNN) from the map.
Anthony’s Take: Boeing’s mismanagement and issues in 2024 are haunting carriers around the world in 2025. Delays in aircraft delivery will be felt by carriers globally and faith in the manufacturer has definitely been shaken.
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