American Airlines has garnered considerable praise in recent weeks, shifting its focus to international markets. They have already announced unexpected routes for 2026 . Some of the new routes include popular hubs such as Athens, Buenos Aires, Zurich, Milan, Prague and Budapest.
The airline also pleased Canadians, wisely adding a popular route to Quebec City . This move could benefit travelers from both the U.S. and Canada.
American has also expanded in Italy. This was announced late last year and wasn't particularly surprising, given the attention Italy continues to receive. However, a recent flight from Rome to Dallas wasn't precisely what passengers were expecting. A cancellation was announced, and it wasn't due to weather or external forces that were beyond our control. Instead,