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Alaska Airlines is expanding its network with 13 new nonstop routes starting next spring, including new destinations from San Diego and Portland, more flights to Hawai‘i, and new airports like Tulsa and Arcata-Eureka, aiming to serve 142 destinations in 2026 and strengthen its presence in key markets.
United Airlines is expanding its routes and increasing flight frequencies, partly to capitalize on Spirit Airlines' financial struggles and potential bankruptcy, offering more options to travelers and filling gaps left by Spirit's service withdrawals.
Frontier Airlines announced plans to become the top low-fare carrier in the top 20 U.S. metro areas by adding 20 new routes with fares starting at $29, along with fleet and service upgrades, loyalty program enhancements, and international route launches through early 2026.
Avelo Airlines has announced the launch of four new nonstop routes from its crew base in New Haven, Connecticut, including flights to Atlanta, Charlotte, Destin-Fort Walton Beach, and Knoxville. The expansion marks Avelo's growing footprint in New Haven, where it plans to serve 21 nonstop destinations, including eight cities in Florida. The new routes are set to begin in May and will provide more convenient and affordable travel options for passengers.
Frontier Airlines has announced a significant expansion with 54 new routes across 38 airports, positioning the ultra-low-cost carrier to compete head-to-head with major U.S. airlines at their hubs. The move comes as part of a possible strategy shift to target underserved markets and reduce capacity in saturated leisure destinations. The expansion follows a federal court decision blocking the merger of JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, and Frontier is offering base fares as low as $19 on many of the new routes.
American Airlines is expanding its network in Miami with the addition of eight new routes, including one international destination. The new routes will enhance domestic connectivity to and from Miami, with destinations such as Buffalo, Cedar Rapids, and Portland. American Airlines will also increase frequencies on existing domestic and international flights. With this expansion, American Airlines will offer a record-breaking 380 peak daily departures from Miami, covering 150 nonstop destinations, nearly half of which are outside the country. Despite increased competition in the region, American Airlines remains the largest carrier in Miami.