American Airlines is expanding its international service to Rome and Dublin year-round.
The airline will now operate daily flights throughout the year to Rome and Dublin, routes that were previously seasonal, according to The Dallas Morning News (DMN).
Rome has overtaken Paris and Madrid as American Airlines’ second most-served European airport this summer, with London Heathrow the number one by far, according to Simple Flying. Dublin ranks sixth.
During the summer, the Fort Worth-based airline will operate 12 daily flights from DFW to top European destinations, Amsterdam, Paris, Dublin, Rome, Frankfurt, London, and Madrid, the DMN reported.
American Airlines is also bringing back its seasonal service from its hub at DFW to Auckland, New Zealand, starting in October.
The cost of international flights continues to increase due to low supply and high demand, increasing 35% year-over-year and reaching its highest level in five years, according to Hopper.
Tickets to Europe are 24% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Fares to Asia have increased during the same time frame, increasing 60% since 2019, per Hopper.
Earlier this year, American Airlines had indicated it would increase routes to China but reversed its decision in April.
American Airlines reported its first-quarter earnings report on Thursday, where it saw revenues reach a first-quarter record, generating $12.2 billion, a 37% increase year-over-year. The company also reported a first-quarter profit, the first time in four years, according to American CEO Robert Isom.
“Looking ahead to the remainder of 2023, we remain focused on reliability, profitability, strengthening the balance sheet, and creating even more value for our shareholders, team members, customers and the communities we serve,” the CEO added.
The airline said its “strong revenue performance was driven by the continued strength of the demand environment.”
American also said it “has seen noticeable strength in long-haul international demand.”
