American Plans World Cup Flights
The carrier will increase frequencies and swap in larger aircraft on some routes to accommodate travel between matches.
The carrier will increase frequencies and swap in larger aircraft on some routes to accommodate travel between matches.
The jet is one of the world’s few remaining DC-8s.
Carriers who violated the directive could face fines of up to $75,000 per flight.
Flights will operate in March and April 2026.
Move supports expected growth of A220 flying at the carrier’s Midwest hub.
The carrier had an apparently robust business model but still fell victim to forces beyond its control.
The manufacturer now expects to fulfill around 790 commercial aircraft orders this year.
Airline founder says a merger could provide needed scale for both carriers.
But travel demand is strong and bookings are rebounding, the carrier said.