American Airlines plans to add 15 new routes in 2026, enhancing domestic and international connectivity, especially from its Chicago hub, with increased flights and new destinations across the U.S. and beyond.
American Airlines plans to add 15 new routes in 2026, enhancing domestic and international connectivity, especially from its Chicago hub, with increased flights and new destinations across the U.S. and beyond.
Alaska Airlines is expanding its network with seven new nonstop routes from Anchorage and Portland to destinations including Boston, Jackson Hole, and four Washington cities, starting from spring and summer 2026, offering more travel options and improved connectivity.
Alaska Airlines is expanding its flight network from Portland (PDX) in 2026 by adding four new non-stop routes to Baltimore, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Idaho Falls, along with increased flights to Newark and Santa Rosa, as part of a broader expansion including new routes from Seattle and San Diego.
United Airlines is expanding its international network for summer 2026, adding four new destinations in Europe and two new routes, including a transpacific service to Seoul, while resuming several routes from this summer's expansion, solidifying its position as the most international U.S. airline.
Frontier Airlines announced 20 new routes from major U.S. cities with fares as low as $29, aiming to boost its market share and compete with Spirit Airlines, which is struggling financially and recently emerged from bankruptcy. The airline is also enhancing its services and loyalty programs to position itself as a leading low-cost carrier.
American Airlines is expanding its Latin American network by adding three new routes for the winter season, including flights from Chicago to Mexico City and Queretaro, and from Philadelphia to Santo Domingo, with tickets available from July 14. This expansion is part of a broader industry trend, with competitors like Delta and United also announcing new flights to the region, but American remains the leader in service to Latin America, increasing its seat capacity by 10% for the upcoming winter.
Allegiant Air has announced a major expansion, adding 44 new routes and three new destinations, including Gulf Shores International Airport in Alabama, Colorado Springs International Airport, and Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The expansion aims to capitalize on less competitive markets, with introductory fares ranging from $39 to $79 available until November 20 for travel through July 25. This move is part of Allegiant's strategy to establish a presence in popular regions with minimal competition, particularly along the Gulf Coast.
Allegiant Travel Company has announced a major expansion with 44 new nonstop routes, including service to three new cities: Gulf Shores, Alabama; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Columbia, South Carolina. This expansion, one of the largest in the company's history, aims to provide affordable travel options to 51 cities across the U.S. with fares starting as low as $39. The move is driven by strong leisure demand and Allegiant's commitment to offering ultra-low-cost airfare to underserved communities.
San Antonio International Airport has announced three new direct flights to Philadelphia, Burbank, and Torreon, alongside 12 consecutive months of record-breaking passenger numbers. The airport saw a 7% increase in passengers in April 2024, with over 900,000 passengers for the first time in its history. The new routes include twice-weekly flights to Torreon on Viva Aerobus, daily flights to Burbank on Southwest Airlines, and daily flights to Philadelphia on American Airlines, bringing the total number of nonstop flights from the airport to 45.
Breeze Airways is adding four new routes from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, with service beginning in October. The new routes include Stewart/Newburgh, New York; Lansing, Michigan; Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania; and Bangor, Maine, with twice-weekly service and one-way fares starting at $89. With these additions, Breeze Airways now serves Fort Myers with 19 nonstop destinations, providing visitors and residents with more nonstop travel options.
Avelo Airlines is expanding its route map by adding three new routes and a new city in New York. The ultra-low-cost carrier will fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport, and from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. These new routes mark Avelo's continued growth and expansion in the airline industry.
Allegiant Air announces 10 new routes across 14 cities, with bases in Los Angeles and Knoxville, Tennessee, each landing three new nonstop routes. The expansion includes service from secondary airports such as Chicago Rockford International Airport and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, catering to underserved markets and offering nonstop service on all 10 new routes.
Frontier Airlines is introducing five new routes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with fares as low as $19 one way, available for purchase until Thursday. The low ticket prices are valid for nonstop travel on select days through June 5th, 2022, for the new routes to Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.