American Airlines expands winter flights from DFW to Cancun, Punta Cana
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FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines is adding two new tropical destinations to its flight routes and expanding service to popular warm-weather locations this winter.
The Fort Worth-based airline will launch new routes to Cancun, Mexico, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, starting this holiday season. It’s also increasing service to Hawaii, South America, and Europe, according to a company statement.
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Local perspective:
Beginning around Thanksgiving week, American is adding four new routes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport:
- Kahului, Hawaii (OGG) – begins Nov. 20
- Kona, Hawaii (KOA) – begins Nov. 20
- Dublin, Ireland (DUB) – service extended through Jan. 6
- São Paulo, Brazil (GRU) – increases to 10 weekly flights starting Dec. 3
Passengers boarding an American Airlines flight to Charlotte, North Carolina (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
Dig deeper:
American’s flights to Hawaii will feature premium cabin options with lie-flat seats and more than 1,500 screens offering complimentary entertainment. The airline is also introducing Hawaiian-inspired onboard dining, including locally inspired chicken with rice and surf and turf with truffle yaki sauce.
The expanded service to São Paulo marks a more than 40% increase in flights compared to previous winters.
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What they're saying:
"American’s comprehensive global network is designed to give customers more access to the destinations they want to visit," said Brian Znotins, American’s senior vice president of network planning.
"With new routes, more flights on popular routes, and extended seasons to major destinations, American’s schedule is built for travelers looking to escape to sun, sand and more next winter," he said.
The Source: Information in this article comes from a statement made by American Airlines.