Overview

• American Airlines opened ticket sales on August 11 for summer 2026 flights, with service kicking off March 29 to Milan and Tokyo and May 21 to Athens, Budapest, Prague, Zurich and extended Buenos Aires.
• Philadelphia–Budapest becomes the only nonstop link between the U.S. and Budapest, and Miami–Milan plus Philadelphia–Prague mark the return of pre-pandemic routes on Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
• The airline will offer seasonal service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Zurich from May 21 to August 4 and extend DFW–Buenos Aires operations through August 3 to capture FIFA World Cup travel demand.
• Premium seating capacity to Tokyo Haneda from DFW and LAX will increase by more than 45 percent compared with summer 2025, reflecting a strategic focus on transpacific premium demand.
• The early announcement reflects confidence in Boeing’s 787 and 777 delivery schedule and allows American to secure a record 18 daily U.S. flights to Italy and Greece for summer 2026.