American Airlines cuts multiple long‑haul and regional routes

Long‑haul nonstop cancellations

American Airlines has ended four long‑haul nonstop routes this year: Los Angeles to Brisbane, Philadelphia to Doha, Miami to Paris and Dallas/Fort Worth to Zurich, with the latter shifted to a seasonal service and no schedule confirmed for 2027.

Regional city service cuts

The airline discontinued service to Santa Maria, California, operated under the American Eagle brand with SkyWest, effective May 7, and to Tijuana, Mexico, after performance expectations were not met, with the Tijuana termination occurring in August.

The Doha, Qatar nonstop route was permanently cut in June after a prior suspension due to regional hostilities.

Mexico route withdrawals

American Airlines will operate its final Miami‑Tulum flights in January 2027 after a holiday period ending on January 5, and the route will be removed from the schedule thereafter.

The airline also plans to end the Charlotte‑San José del Cabo connection in August 2027 after limited flights remain.