American Airlines cancels 4 major long-haul nonstop routes: See full list now

First reported 13 Oct 2026 · Updated 15 Oct 2026

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The carrier removed four long‑haul nonstop services and ended nonstop flights to Doha, Tijuana and Santa Maria during 2026, according to airline statements and industry reports.

Long‑haul route cancellations

American Airlines discontinued four long‑haul nonstop routes this year: Philadelphia to Doha, Los Angeles to Brisbane, Miami to Paris and Dallas/Fort Worth to Zurich. The Los Angeles‑Brisbane service ended after two months, the Philadelphia‑Doha route left Qatar Airways as the sole operator, and the Miami‑Paris flight was cancelled before the summer season. The Dallas/Fort Worth‑Zurich flight was shifted to a seasonal service with no schedule confirmed for 2027.

Doha service ended

American Airlines withdrew its nonstop service between Philadelphia International Airport and Hamad International Airport in Doha in March 2026.

Tijuana service ended

The airline eliminated nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Tijuana International Airport in 2026.

Santa Maria service ended

American Airlines discontinued its nonstop connection between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Santa Maria Airport in California in May 2026.

What's still unclear

Sources give different termination dates for the Phoenix‑Santa Maria route: May 6 2026 (rustourismnews.com) and May 7 2026 (foxnews.com).

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American Airlines cancels 4 major long-haul nonstop routes: See full list now

Long‑haul route cancellations

Doha service ended

Tijuana service ended

Santa Maria service ended

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