American Airlines cuts several long‑haul and regional routes, plans large hiring spree

Long‑haul route cancellations

The carrier ended nonstop service from Los Angeles to Brisbane after two months, from Miami to Paris before the summer season, and shifted its Dallas/Fort Worth to Zurich flight to a seasonal schedule with no confirmed 2027 service. It also stopped the Philadelphia to Doha nonstop, leaving Qatar Airways as the sole operator on that pair.

In addition, American Airlines permanently discontinued its Doha route in June after a prior suspension due to regional hostilities.

Regional and hub restructuring

The airline ceased service to Santa Maria, California, under the American Eagle brand on May 7, citing unmet performance expectations, and ended its Tijuana, Mexico route in August for the same reason.

American Airlines also closed its Santo Domingo office as part of a headquarters‑directed restructuring that centralizes local work in a regional hub; flights between the Dominican Republic and the United States remain unaffected.

Hiring and lounge expansion

American Airlines announced plans to hire nearly 2,000 flight attendants in 2027 and to open its largest Admirals Club lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.