American to add seven new routes next summer to coastal destinations in New England and Nova Scotia

  • American will add seven new routes next summer to coastal destinations in New England and Nova Scotia
  • American will also launch service on two additional international routes next summer 
  • Hyannis, Massachusetts, will join the largest global network of any U.S. airline starting next June
  • This year, American has announced more than 45 new routes, growing the most comprehensive route network connecting more unique city pairs than any other U.S. airline

American Airlines is adding seven new routes next summer to give customers more ways to plan trips to hike rugged coastal mountains, watch whales breach in Canadian waters or feel the sea breeze blow in on the shores of Cape Cod. The expansion includes six new cities from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), growing American’s network from the Big Apple to 75 nonstop destinations.

Flights to Hyannis will be available for purchase starting Oct. 23 on aa.com or American’s mobile app. Tickets for other routes will be available for purchase starting Oct. 16 on aa.com or American’s mobile app.

New routes to the Northeastern coast

Starting June 5, 2024, American will add service for the first time ever to Hyannis, Massachusetts (HYA), with new daily service from LGA and Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA). American will be the only global network carrier serving the airport, connecting more than 80 destinations across North America with one stop to the gateway to Cape Cod.

In addition, American will also add service to five cities along the Northeastern coast from LGA, including operating the only service from the airport to Halifax, Canada (YHZ).

FromToService beginsService notesAircraft type
DCAHyannis, Massachusetts (HYA)June 22, 2024Daily summer serviceEmbraer E175
LGABangor, Maine (BGR)June 5, 2024Daily summer serviceE175
LGAHalifax, Canada (YHZ)June 5, 2024Daily summer serviceE175
LGAHYAJune 5, 2024Daily summer serviceE175
LGAMartha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts (MVY)June 22, 2024Daily summer serviceE175
LGANantucket, Massachusetts (ACK)June 22, 2024Daily summer serviceE175
LGAPortland, Maine (PWM)June 5, 2024Twice daily year-round serviceE175

Connecting coastal New England to the world

Next summer, American will offer more than 20 daily departures from Maine to six gateways across the U.S. With one-stop connections to more than 200 destinations around the world, American will offer the best network and schedule for customers to easily visit Maine’s rugged coastline, delight in local lobster and explore natural landscapes.

American is the only U.S. airline flying to Nova Scotia, providing access to the Bay of Fundy and the iconic Peggy’s Cove. For off-the-beaten-path destinations, Nova Scotia is home to Acadian Skies and Mi’kmaq Lands, a starlight reserve offering a glimpse into our universe unlike any other.