American Airlines is expanding its trans-Atlantic network with five new routes, resuming flights to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI), for the first time since 2019! The airline is also introducing new connections to Athens (ATH), Madrid (MAD), Milan (MXP), and Rome (FCO).
Tickets go on sale September 9th on aa.com and the American Airlines mobile app. We’ll keep an eye an monitor/update the situation with award seats once the airline starts selling the revenue tickets.
In a Nutshell
- New Routes: Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI), Miami (MIA) to Rome (FCO), Philadelphia (PHL) to Milan (MXP), Charlotte (CLT) to Athens (ATH), Chicago (ORD) to Madrid (MAD)
- Edinburgh Returns. Nonstop flights to Edinburgh will be back after a six-year hiatus.
- Expanded Network to Italy. American will serve Rome from six U.S. airports in 2025, offering the most one-stop itineraries to Italy from the U.S.
- More Greece Flights. With new service from Charlotte to Athens, American will offer four daily flights to Greece next summer.
- First Chicago-Madrid Connection! This new route will offer convenient access to Spain and beyond, with connections to other European, Middle Eastern, and African destinations.
American Airlines New Routes To Europe (Summer 2025)
| Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Service Notes | Aircraft Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT) | Athens, Greece (ATH) | Daily service will begin June 5 | Boeing 777-200 |
| Chicago (ORD) | Madrid (MAD) | Daily service will begin March 30 | Boeing 787-8 |
| Miami (MIA) | Rome (FCO) | Daily service will begin July 5 | Boeing 777-200 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI) | Daily service will begin May 23 | Boeing 787-8 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | Milan (MXP) | Daily service will begin May 23 | Boeing 787-8 |
Europe’s Most Popular Destinations
Philadelphia (PHL) will be a major gateway with connections to over 80 U.S. cities and 17 trans-Atlantic destinations. New nonstop service to Edinburgh offers travelers access to Scotland’s breathtaking landscapes and historic castles.
American is also expanding with new flights from Miami (MIA) to Rome (FCO) and from Philadelphia (PHL) to Milan (MXP), providing more options for experiencing Italy. By summer 2025, American will serve Rome from six U.S. airports.
Those interested in Greece will be able to take advantage of American’s new service from Charlotte (CLT) to Athens (ATH), adding to the airline’s extensive connections to Greece, which now includes flights from four U.S. cities.
For the first time, American will also connect Chicago (ORD) to Madrid (MAD), opening up more travel opportunities to Spain and beyond.
| Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Service Notes | Aircraft Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | Barcelona, Spain (BCN) | Daily service will begin March 30 | Boeing 777-200 |
| Miami (MIA) | Paris (CDG) | Daily service will extend into summer | Boeing 787-8 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | Athens, Greece (ATH) | Daily service will begin March 30 | Boeing 787-8 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | Naples, Italy (NAP) | Daily service will begin May 5 | Boeing 787-8 |
More Access to Asia in 2025
Not only is American expanding its European service, but the airline will also increase capacity on key routes to Asia. Starting next summer, larger aircraft will operate on flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX) to Japan, providing more premium seats and greater access to Tokyo. American’s codeshare partners also offer connections to over 30 destinations in the region.
Book with AAdvantage
To search for award flights on these routes, you can use AwardFares’ powerful search tools:
- Go to AwardFares.
- Under Frequent Flyer Program, choose AAdvantage.
- Choose a route using the Departure and Destination fiedls, for example, Rome (FCO) to Miami (MIA).
- Choose a date, or use the Timeline view to explore flights for different dates.
- Tap on the search results header to sort by price and cabin (e.g., tap on Eco if you want to see the cheapest award flights in economy first. Similarly, you can tap on Prem, Biz, or First).
- Tap on Book. Once you’ve identified the flight you want in the result list, tap on the Book link and AwardFares will redirect you to AAdvatage’s booking page (we’ll not ask for any password or log-in data!).
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