Summary American Airlines starting new routes to Europe in anticipation of a record 2024 summer, with vacationers flocking to Europe in record numbers Some American Airlines flights between the USA and Europe are to be suspended due to Boeing delivery delays. After a massive downturn in travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, American vacationers are making up for all the hours of lockdowns and travel restrictions by flocking to Europe in record numbers. With flights to Europe in demand and an expected 13 million Americans planning a European vacation for the busy summer season, an estimated 57,000 flights will depart from United States airports and head to Europe.
The world's largest carrier, American Airlines, has seen its numbers tick up. In anticipation of a record-breaking 2024 summer, American Airlines is starting three new European routes and bringing back flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) in Italy. American Airlines has three new routes to Europe from the USA American Airlines new European routes for the summer of 2024 are from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to: Copenhagen Airport Kastrup (CPH) in Denmark Naples-Capodichino International Airport (NAP) in Italy Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) in France.
Also new for summer are flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) in Spain. Barcelona is the largest cruise ship port in the Med.