American Airlines Announces New International Routes for Next Summer

American Airlines announces six new routes to Europe and South America for travelers to experience in summer 2026. American will debut new service to Prague (PRG) and the only nonstop service from the U.S. to Budapest, Hungary (BUD). The airline will also add new routes to popular destinations, including Athens, Greece (ATH); Milan (MXP); and Zurich (ZRH), while expanding service in summer to Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE).

“Customers continue to tell us that Europe is where they want to go each summer and these new routes make it even easier to cross the Atlantic in 2026,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning. “We are excited to grow our network to new destinations like Prague and Budapest and offer even more premium travel experiences on our flights to Tokyo.”

Central Europe is calling

Starting in May, American will launch flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to BUD and PRG, bringing two new and exciting European destinations to the carrier’s network. These two new destinations complement American’s trans-Atlantic network as the airline will serve 20 trans-Atlantic destinations from its PHL hub in 2026.

New Routes to European Favorites

American Airlines is expanding its international service to Athens and Milan next year. Daily flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Athens will begin in May. As one of Europe’s most popular destinations, Athens offers travelers the chance to explore rich history and enjoy delicious cuisine, along with the opportunity for a quick visit to a must-see Greek island. With this new route, Dallas-Fort Worth will become American Airlines’ fifth nonstop destination to Athens, providing more nonstop flights from U.S. cities to Greece than any other airline.

Known for incredible fashion, art, and architecture, Milan is a traveler’s favorite. Next March, American will launch daily service from Miami to Milan, providing the only nonstop link connecting two vibrant cities. American is MIA’s largest airline, and this new service will complement flights to Rome that began in summer 2025.

Soccer fans get ready to cheer

Special for global soccer fans, American will launch limited-time service between DFW and ZRH and offer expanded summer service from DFW and MIA to EZE. Flights from Argentina and Switzerland will connect soccer fans to Dallas-Fort Worth for the world’s premier sporting event.

Between May 21 and Aug. 4, 2026, American will offer the only nonstop service connecting DFW and ZRH. Currently offered as winter-seasonal service, American will operate four weekly summer services from DFW to EZE and up to three daily flights in summer between MIA and EZE.

Expanded premium options to Tokyo

Travelers planning a summer getaway to Asia next year will have more options to enhance their journey with increased premium cabin offerings. Compared to summer 2025, American will increase premium seating capacity to Tokyo (HND) from DFW and Los Angeles (LAX) by more than 45% next summer.

American Airlines is committed to improving the customer experience in Business Class by introducing pajamas and mattress pads on all widebody flights to East Asia, the Middle East, India, Australia, and New Zealand. Travelers can also enjoy in-flight service that features multicourse, chef-inspired meals paired with award-winning wines, as well as delicious snacks to satisfy mid-flight cravings.

Tickets will be available for purchase on these summer 2026 routes starting August 11 at aa.com or through American’s mobile app.

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