American Airlines cuts several long‑haul routes, closes Dominican office and plans hiring

Long‑haul route cancellations

American Airlines discontinued nonstop service from Los Angeles to Brisbane after two months, from Philadelphia to Doha, and from Miami to Paris, according to its 2024 schedule changes. The Dallas/Fort Worth to Zurich nonstop was shifted to a seasonal service with no confirmed schedule for 2027. In total, four long‑haul routes were cut this year.

The airline also ended service to Doha under a separate announcement, permanently cutting the route in June after a prior suspension due to regional hostilities.

Other route suspensions

Service to Santa Maria, California, operated by American Eagle through SkyWest, was discontinued on May 7 because performance expectations were not met. Flights to Tijuana, Mexico, were ended in August for the same reason.

Dominican Republic office closure

American Airlines shut its Santo Domingo office as part of a restructuring that centralises local work in a regional hub. Customers must now book and change tickets online or by phone, while flights between the Dominican Republic and the United States continue unchanged. The airline serves five Dominican airports and began flying to the country on 8 September 1975.

Hiring and lounge plans

The carrier announced a plan to hire nearly 2,000 flight attendants in 2027. It also intends to open its largest Admirals Club lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.