American Airlines drops Doha, Tijuana and Santa Maria routes in 2026

American Airlines eliminated service to Doha, Qatar; Tijuana, Mexico; and Santa Maria, California in 2026, with the Santa Maria cancellation effective on May 7, the Doha route ending in June and the Tijuana service ending in August.

The Philadelphia‑Doha nonstop, a 6,798‑mile flight operated with a Boeing 787‑9, was taken over by Qatar Airways after the airline’s departure. American’s Santa Maria flights had been operated under the American Eagle brand through a partnership with SkyWest, and the carrier said the three cuts were based on performance expectations as part of a network and fleet optimization.