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News / Bound for Brisbane: American Airlines to fly Down Under next winter
AA will launch new service to Brisbane, Australia (BNE), in October with its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft outfitted with Flagship Suite® seats
Get ready to warm up next winter with more routes from American Airlines to exquisite beaches, vibrant landscapes and dream getaways in Australia, Brazil, Hawaii and Mexico.
From Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), American will add new service to Brisbane, Australia (BNE), in October, and Veracruz, Mexico (VER), in June. Additionally, from DFW, American will add new service to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and resume service to Kona, Hawaii (KOA), for the winter.
New places to explore are even more rewarding as an AAdvantage® member, with the opportunity to earn miles and Loyalty Points through flying and beyond. Tickets for these new routes will be available for purchase starting February 5 on aa.com and American’s mobile app.
Heading to the land Down Under
American will offer its first-ever regularly scheduled service between DFW and BNE starting in October. This new service, launching from American’s largest hub, will enable one-stop connections to BNE from more than 100 destinations across the United States that currently require at least two stops. Brisbane and the state of Queensland are known for sensational coastlines, world-famous zoos, a vibrant cultural scene and 280 days of sun every year.
When American’s seasonal service begins, it will be the longest nonstop flight in the airline’s network. For additional comfort, customers will be able to enhance their premium experience on American’s newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring 51 Flagship Suite® seats and 32 Premium Economy seats.
The joint business between American and Qantas continues to offer customers one of the most comprehensive networks connecting North America and Australia and New Zealand. Next winter, the partnership will offer services from Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), New York (JFK) and Vancouver, Canada (YVR), to four major gateways in Australia and New Zealand: Auckland (AKL), Brisbane (BNE), Melbourne (MEL), and Sydney (SYD). As part of the American–Qantas partnership, customers will be able to connect to more than 200 destinations across the U.S., and nearly 70 destinations across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific — more than any other partnership.
From the ice and snow to sun and sand
Starting October 27, American will launch service between DFW and GIG. Joining service from Miami (MIA) and expanded service from New York (JFK), American will offer up to four daily flights for customers to visit impressive landmarks and world-renowned beaches in Brazil. Next winter, American will offer more daily flights to GIG from the U.S. than all other airlines combined.
American will also return service between DFW and KOA October 27. Operating alongside service to Honolulu (HNL) and expanded service to Kahului (OGG), customers will have up to five daily flights to Hawaii from DFW to choose from to experience luscious landscapes, natural volcanic-created wonders and the spirit of aloha.
American’s new and enhanced winter service
Origin | Destination | Service Notes | Aircraft Type |
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Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | Brisbane, Australia (BNE) | New daily seasonal service begins Oct. 27, 2024 | Boeing 787-9 |
DFW | Kahului, Hawaii, (OGG) | Restoring second-daily service operates Dec. 19, 2024, to Jan. 6, 2025 | Boeing 787-8 |
DFW | Kona, Hawaii (KOA) | Returning daily seasonal service begins Oct. 27, 2024 | Boeing 787-8 |
DFW | Rio de Janeiro (GIG) | New daily seasonal service begins Oct. 27, 2024 | Boeing 787-8 |
JFK | GIG | Expanded daily seasonal service starts Oct. 27, 2024 | Boeing 777-200 |
Los Angeles (LAX) | Auckland, New Zealand (AKL) | Earlier seasonal service restarts Dec. 5, 2024 | Boeing 787-9 |
More short-haul international service this summer
For customers looking to visit idyllic beaches or learn more about new cultures, American will add more flights to the Caribbean and Mexico this summer. In June, American will inaugurate flights to VER, growing to more than 55 peak-day departures from DFW to Mexico. From across the U.S., American will offer more than 105 peak-day flights to Mexico in 2024 – the most of any U.S. airline.
Origin | Destination | Service Notes | Aircraft Type |
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Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (GCM) | Expanded service to two flights on Saturdays starts June 8, 2024 | Boeing 737 |
DFW | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PLS) | Expanded service to two flights on Saturdays starts June 8, 2024 | Boeing 737 |
DFW | St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (STT) | Expanded service to two flights on Saturdays starts June 8, 2024 | Airbus A319 |
DFW | Veracruz, Mexico (VER) | New daily service starts June 12, 2024 | Embraer E175 |