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Frontier Airlines Launches 13 New Nonstop Orlando Routes in November

Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) this week launches 13 new nonstop routes from Orlando International Airport (MCO), including service to five international destinations: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Jamaica, Mexico and The Bahamas. The new service expands Frontier’s Orlando route map to 81 nonstop destinations, the most of any airline at MCO and, to celebrate the new service, Frontier is offering introductory fares starting at $19*.

“We’re excited to celebrate another remarkable expansion of service at Orlando International Airport with 13 new routes launching this month, along with three more coming in December,” said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial, Frontier Airlines. “We’re proud to offer the most nonstop routes of any airline at MCO and look forward to welcoming new travelers onboard to explore our expansive network of international and domestic destinations from Orlando.”

“The start of Frontier’s winter air service expansion is coming at a time when Americans are more ready than ever to travel again,” said Phil Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. “With inaugural flights to domestic and international places like Sioux Falls, Idaho; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Turks & Caicos, we welcome the ability to increase access to the country’s most visited destination and expanding travel opportunities for Central Florida residents.”

New Routes from Orlando International Airport (MCO):

SERVICE TO: SERVICE START: SERVICE FREQUENCY: INTRO FARE: 
Fort Myers, Fla. (RSW) Nov. 1, 2021 Daily $19* 
Harlingen, Texas (HRL) Nov. 1, 2021 2x Weekly $39* 
Pensacola, Fla. (PNS) Nov. 1, 2021 3x Weekly $19* 
Sioux Falls, S.D. (FSD) Nov. 1, 2021 2x Weekly $49* 
Bentonville, Ark. (XNA) Nov. 1, 2021 2x Weekly $39* 
Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) Nov. 2, 2021 3x Weekly To MBJ: $79* 
Nassau, The Bahamas (NAS) Nov. 2, 2021 4x Weekly To NAS: $49* 
El Paso, Texas (ELP) Nov. 3, 2021 2x Weekly $59* 
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (CID) Nov. 4, 2021 2x Weekly $39* 
Fargo, N.D. (FAR) Nov. 4, 2021 2x Weekly $59* 
San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL) Nov. 4, 2021 2x Weekly To SAL: $69* 
Cozumel, Mexico (CZM) Nov. 6, 2021 1x Weekly To CZM: $69* 
Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR) Nov. 11, 2021 2x Weekly To LIR: $69* 
Antigua & Barbuda (ANU) Dec. 4, 2021 1x Weekly To ANU: $79* 
Belize City, Belize (BZE) Dec. 11, 2021 1x Weekly To BZE: $69* 
Turks & Caicos (PLS) Dec. 19, 2021 1x Weekly To PLS: $79* 

Frequency and times are subject to change, so please check FlyFrontier.com for the most updated schedule.

American Airlines Announces 20 New Routes for Summer 2020

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines customers will have a lot to be thankful for as the airline plans to launch an additional eight new domestic routes this summer, offering customers a total of 20 new seasonal routes in summer 2020. The new routes include service to Martha’s Vineyard (MVY) and Nantucket (ACK) in Massachusetts and new service from Jackson, Mississippi (JAN) and Des Moines, Iowa (DSM), to Miami (MIA), the airline’s gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. 

“Every year, we evaluate our network and look to create more routes and serve unique destinations whether we’re entering new markets like Casablanca or adding more service to places like Traverse City, Michigan,” said Vasu Raja, American’s Senior Vice President of Network Strategy. “We continue to deliver the best network with the most options for our customers domestically and internationally during the most popular vacation time of the year.” 

Domestic additions

Beginning in June, American will add two new ways to get to the lighthouses and sandy beaches of Martha’s Vineyard from two connecting hubs on the East Coast — Philadelphia (PHL) and Charlotte (CLT). The airline will also introduce a new route to the cobblestone streets of Nantucket with Saturday service from PHL. All three flights will be operated on an Embraer 175, featuring 12 First Class seats and 64 Main Cabin seats. Next summer, Traverse City (TVC) will see direct service from PHL and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), giving customers access to the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay every Saturday. The airline will also introduce new Saturday service from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Portland, Maine (PWM) operated on an Airbus A319 aircraft.

MIA is American’s gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, and, next summer, customers flying from JAN and DSM will have nonstop service to MIA on Saturday and Sunday from June through August. Flight times will complement one-stop connections to vacation favorites like Bonaire, St. Vincent, and Montego Bay, Jamaica.

American previously announced seasonal service to National Parks in Kalispell (FCA) and Bozeman (BZN), Montana, and increased service to Alaska, including a new destination, Fairbanks (FAI), which will begin operating in May.

A summer overseas

In August, American announced an international expansion that includes entering Africa for the first time with service to Casablanca, Morocco (CMN), from PHL and seasonal service from Chicago (ORD) to Krakow, Poland (KRK); Prague, Czech Republic (PRG); and Budapest, Hungary (BUD). American will be the only US carrier providing service to KRK, BUD and PRG from ORD.

“Our future is bright, and we see summer 2020 as an opportunity for growth in the leisure destinations our customers truly value,” Raja continued. “We have 20 new seasonal routes to choose from — narrowing down where to go will be the hardest part.”

New flights will be available for purchase Nov. 25.

American Adds 3 New Routes to Caribbean and Latin America

Airline also extends and increases service to region beginning this winter

FORT WORTH, Texas — The growth of American Airlines in the Caribbean and Latin American continues with the announcement of three new routes from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) beginning in November. On Nov. 21, American will launch daily service from JFK to Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ), and San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO). Saturday-only service to Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR), follows starting Dec. 21. All flights will be operated on a Boeing 737-800 with convenient schedules for a full week-long vacation or a quick weekend escape. The new routes are complemented by the extension of seasonal service between JFK and Antigua (ANU).

A trip across town to New York LaGuardia (LGA) offers even more opportunities to catch some sun. American will extend recently launched summer service to Aruba (AUA) to operate year-round beginning in December.

Also, on Dec. 18, American will add a second daily flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU), and the airline is extending seasonal service between DFW and San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL), to operate year-round.

All new service will be available for sale July 1.

New Routes from JFK

OriginDestinationFrequencyDepartureArrivalStart Date
JFK
MBJ
MBJ
JFK
1x daily7 a.m.
12 p.m.
11 a.m.
4:09 p.m.
Nov. 21
JFK
SJO
SJO
JFK
1x daily3:59 p.m.
11:03 p.m.
9:42 p.m.
5:19 a.m.
Nov. 21
JFK
LIR
LIR
JFK
Saturday7:00 a.m.
11:04 a.m.
10:55 a.m.
4:59 p.m.
Dec. 21

Extension/Increase

OriginDestinationFrequencyDepartureArrivalStart Date
JFK
ANU
ANU
JFK
Daily7:30 a.m.
1:45 p.m.
12:44 p.m.
5:26 p.m.
Nov. 21
LGA
AUA
AUA
LGA
Seasonal → Year-round
Saturday
8:20 a.m.
3:10 p.m.
2:10 p.m.
7 p.m.
Dec. 21
DFW
SJU
SJU
DFW
1x → 2x10:50 p.m.
2:30 a.m.
5:22 a.m.
5:58 a.m.
Dec. 18
DFW
SAL
SAL
DFW
Seasonal → Year-round
Sun., Mon., Thur., Fri.
8:25 p.m.
1:53 a.m.
12:02 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
Jan. 7

New international routes are subject to government approval.

About American Airlines Group
American Airlines offers customers 6,800 daily flights to more than 365 destinations in 61 countries from its hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. With a shared purpose of caring for people on life’s journey, American’s 130,000 global team members serve more than 200 million customers annually. Since 2013, American has invested more than $25 billion in its product and people and now flies the youngest fleet among U.S. carriers, equipped with industry-leading high-speed Wi-Fi, lie-flat seats, more in-flight entertainment and power. American also offers award-winning food and beverage options in the air and on the ground in its world-class Admirals Club and Flagship lounges. American was recently named a Five Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association and Airline of the Year by Air Transport World. American is a founding member of oneworld®, whose members serve 1,100 destinations in 180 countries and territories. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and the company’s stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.