News Summary
American Airlines is enhancing its international travel options to connect soccer fans with Texas ahead of the 2026 World Cup. New flights include a route from Dallas to Zurich and four weekly flights to Buenos Aires. The airline’s initiatives aim to facilitate travel for fans attending matches in Texas, including seven games to be hosted in Houston. With additional routes to Athens, Milan, Prague, and Budapest, American Airlines is committed to improving connectivity and offering luxury travel experiences for customers during this global event.
Dallas, Texas – American Airlines is set to enhance international travel options for Texans as the 2026 World Cup approaches, expanding its offerings to better connect soccer fans with Texas during the highly anticipated global event. The airline will introduce new and improved flights, including a limited-time service between Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Zurich, Switzerland, slated to commence in late May 2026.
In addition to the Zurich route, American Airlines will offer four weekly summer flights from DFW to Buenos Aires, Argentina throughout the summer of 2026. These expansions are strategically designed to facilitate travel for fans attending World Cup matches, ensuring that spectators have ample options to arrive in Texas.
As the official North American airline supplier for the World Cup, American Airlines is gearing up for the event by implementing various initiatives, including a promotional sweepstakes for tickets to the tournament’s final match. Houston will play a significant role in the World Cup, hosting seven matches at NRG Stadium, starting June 14, 2026. The city is making logistical preparations by transforming seven blocks of Downtown Houston into a pedestrian-friendly walkway and removing three dilapidated buildings in the downtown and Midtown areas.
The East Downtown neighborhood has also been designated as the site for a FIFA Fan Festival, which will offer concessions and entertainment for visitors during the World Cup. These preparations aim to enhance the overall experience for fans visiting the area.
Moreover, American Airlines is further enhancing its international service offerings by launching daily flights from DFW to Athens, Greece, beginning next May. This addition marks DFW as the airline’s fifth nonstop destination to Athens. As part of its expansion strategy, American Airlines will also commence daily service from Miami (MIA) to Milan, Italy, starting next March, and will increase its flights to Tokyo, Japan, significantly boosting the premium seating capacity by over 45%.
In total, American Airlines plans to unveil six new routes to Europe and South America during the summer of 2026, which will include nonstop services to Prague and Budapest. These new routes reflect the airline’s responsiveness to customer demand for more travel options to Europe. Tickets for the new routes, including the expansion of services to high-demand destinations, will be available for purchase starting today through the airline’s website and mobile app.
Recognizing the growing travel demand, American Airlines emphasizes luxury travel options, introducing premium experiences that include plush pajamas and mattress pads for business class passengers, as well as new Flagship Suite seats designed to enhance passenger comfort. Additionally, travelers can enjoy increased services connecting DFW to Budapest and Prague, along with the benefits of the newly opened Flagship and Admirals Club lounges at Philadelphia International Airport.
American Airlines is committed to bolstering connectivity and improving the overall passenger experience as travel interest grows, aligning its service expansions with the excitement surrounding the upcoming World Cup. The airline’s latest initiatives are set to provide considerable support for soccer fans eager to attend matches in Texas while showcasing American’s dedication to meeting the evolving needs of its customers.
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