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News / American Airlines is off to the races in Kentucky with special flights
Tickets are available for purchase now at aa.com or through American’s mobile app
The countdown to race day is on, and getting trackside in Louisville, Kentucky (SDF), is top of mind for many travelers. To meet those needs, American is moving into the homestretch with nonstop flights connecting SDF to a record 20 destinations this year.
Tickets are available for purchase now at aa.com or through American’s mobile app.
More flights to connect travelers to the action
American has added special flights to 13 destinations between April 30 and May 3, complementing existing service to seven destinations. These additional nonstop flights give travelers faster and more convenient flight options to show off their seersucker suits, spring dresses and fashionable new hats.
American’s hubs, such as Charlotte (CLT), Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Philadelphia (PHL) and Washington, D.C. (DCA), will see a combination of extra flights and larger aircraft operating to SDF on peak travel dates. With an industry-leading domestic network, this means more ways for travelers across the country to pick the perfect itinerary heading to or from SDF.
Compared to a traditional day at SDF, American will more than double the number of flights it operates on peak dates surrounding the marquee race. This means 41 arriving flights on April 30 and 46 departing flights on May 3.
Setting the pace with elevated travel experiences
From Los Angeles (LAX) and Santa Ana (SNA) in California, American will operate special flights to SDF with Airbus A321T aircraft. Featuring 10 Flagship First® and 20 Flagship Business® seats, American is the only airline to offer lie-flat seating options between Southern California and SDF.
All other flights to SDF will operate on dual-class aircraft, giving travelers the opportunity to enhance their travel experience with the choice of a premium cabin. Earlier this year, American equipped its entire active narrowbody fleet — and more than 80% of its dual-class regional fleet — with free Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T, with more enhancements and innovations coming soon. Sit back, research top picks and get ready for a weekend of color, cocktails and celebration.
American’s flights to Louisville, Kentucky (SDF)
| City | Flight details | Aircraft type |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, Texas (AUS)* | One AUS to SDF flight on April 30 One SDF to AUS flight on May 3 | Airbus A319 |
| Boston (BOS) | Two BOS to SDF flights on April 30 Two SDF to BOS flights on May 3 | Embraer 175 |
| Charlotte (CLT) | Six CLT to SDF flights on April 30 and May 1 Six SDF to CLT flights on May 3 | Mix of dual-class narrowbody aircraft |
| Chicago (ORD) | Five ORD to SDF flights on April 30 Five SDF to ORD flights on May 3 | Airbus A319 and Embraer 175 |
| Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) | Six DFW to SDF flights on April 30 Eight SDF to DFW flights May 3 | Mix of dual-class narrowbody aircraft |
| Houston (IAH)* | One IAH to SDF flight on April 30 One SDF to IAH flight on May 3 | Airbus A319 |
| Jacksonville, Florida (JAX)* | One JAX to SDF flight on April 30 One SDF to JAX flight on May 3 | Embraer 175 |
| Las Vegas (LAS)* | One LAS to SDF flight on April 30 One SDF to LAS flight on May 3 | Boeing 737 |
| Los Angeles (LAX)* | One LAX to SDF flight on April 29, 30 and May 1 Three SDF to LAX flights on May 3 | Airbus A321T |
| Miami (MIA) | Two MIA to SDF flights on April 30 Two SDF to MIA flights on May 3 | Airbus A319 and Boeing 737 |
| New Orleans (MSY)* | One MSY to SDF flight on April 30 One SDF to MSY flight on May 3 | Airbus A319 |
| New York (JFK)* | One JFK to SDF flight on April 30 One SDF to JFK flight on May 3 | Embraer 175 |
| New York (LGA)* | Three LGA to SDF flights on April 30 and May 1 and one LGA to SDF flight on April 29 Three SDF to LGA flights on May 3 | Boeing 737 and Embraer 175 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | Two PHL to SDF flights on April 30 Three SDF to PHL flights on May 3 | Airbus A319 and Embraer 175 |
| Phoenix (PHX)* | One PHX to SDF flight on April 30 and May 1 One SDF to PHX flight on May 3 | Boeing 737 |
| Pittsburgh (PIT)* | One PIT to SDF flight on April 30 One SDF to PIT flight on May 3 | Embraer 175 |
| Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina (RDU)* | One RDU to SDF flight on April 30 One SDF to RDU flight on May 3 | Boeing 737 |
| Santa Ana, California (SNA)* | One SNA to SDF flight on April 30 One SDF to SNA flight on May 3 | Airbus A321T |
| Washington, D.C. (DCA) | Three DCA to SDF flights on April 30 Three SDF to DCA flights on May 3 | Airbus A319 and Embraer 175 |
| West Palm Beach, Florida (PBI)* | One PBI to SDF flight on April 30 One SDF to PBI flight on May 3 | Airbus A319 |
*Denotes destinations not regularly served by American from SDF
