American Airlines Completes Longest Flight from Dallas to Brisbane
The inaugural 8,300-mile journey marks a new milestone for the airline's international network expansion.
- American Airlines' flight AA7 traveled 8,300 miles from Dallas-Fort Worth to Brisbane, taking nearly 16 hours.
- The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight was the longest in American Airlines' history, marking a significant expansion of its international routes.
- The flight was staffed with three pilots and 12 flight attendants, and was fully booked, highlighting strong demand for the new route.
- Brisbane Airport celebrated the event with a live stream of the landing, attracting over 12,000 viewers globally.
- American Airlines plans to operate five weekly flights on this route, increasing to daily flights from December to March.