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American Airlines is set to expand its network across Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America to 100 destinations with the addition of two new international routes from its hub at Miami International Airport (MIA). The carrier will launch service to its 99th and 100th destinations in the region with new nonstop flights to Maracaibo, Venezuela, and Cap-Haïtien, Haiti to further cement Miami International Airport (MIA) as the largest gateway from the United States to Latin America and the Caribbean.
American will begin daily service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Maracaibo’s La Chinita International Airport (MAR) on July 14th to become the only airline to offer nonstop service between the United States and Venezuela’s second-largest city. The new route follows American’s recent return to Venezuela with twice-daily flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Caracas’s Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS). Flights to Maracaibo will be operated with Embraer E175 aircraft. These offer 12 First Class and 64 Economy Class seats.
On November 1st, American will become the first US airline to announce the resumption of service to Haiti with daily flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Cap-Haïtien International Airport (CAP). The route will be operated using Boeing 737 aircraft (these have 16 First Class and 156 Economy Class seats).
The addition of Cap-Haïtien is particularly significant as Haiti represents the largest Caribbean market by passenger demand currently unserved by a US airline. The service is expected to benefit South Florida’s large Haitian-American community, while also providing convenient one-stop connections from cities such as New York and Orlando.
With service to 100 destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America, American’s winter network in the region will be nearly 50% larger than that of its closest US competitor. The airline continues to offer unique access to several destinations that are not served by any other US carrier, including Anguilla, Bimini in The Bahamas, Ocho Rios in Jamaica, South Caicos in the Turks and Caicos, and Montevideo, Uruguay.
American is also strengthening its winter schedule from Miami International Airport (MIA) with increased frequencies on several popular routes. Highlights include 2x daily service throughout the winter season to Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport (GIG), up to 8x daily flights to San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), and up to 4x daily flights to St. Thomas’ Cyril E. King Airport (STT).
Additional enhancements include a second daily flight to Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua (ANU) beginning October 5th, up to 6x daily flights to Tortola’s Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS), 3x daily flights to Exuma International Airport (GGT) from December 17th through April 5th, and 2x daily service to St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) during the same period.
American’s Chief Commercial Officer, Nat Pieper, said:
American connects the U.S. with Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America better than any other airline. We are committed to serving the needs of travelers by offering the most flights to the most destinations in the region of any US carrier.”
Anthony’s Take: American currently operates more than 410 peak daily departures from Miami International Airport (MIA), making it one of the airline’s most important global hubs. Looking ahead, the carrier plans to further enhance the passenger experience in Miami with the addition of a new Flagship® Lounge and a reimagined Concourse D as part of its ongoing investment in premium travel.
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