Winning routes: American Airlines adds more than 22,000 seats for football fans following release of 2025-2026 pro schedule

Published: 2025-05-16 10:16:12 ET AAL

Published on 05/16/2025 at 10:16

FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines is adding thousands of seats for thousands of fans to watch touchdown after touchdown this fall. As part of the airline's largest-ever fall football schedule, more than 185 additional flights with more than 22,000 additional seats will make it easy for fans to plan the perfect getaway that is sure to be a winning game plan.

* American Airlines is adding more than 22,000 seats for professional and college football fans to see their favorite teams under the stadium lights this fall - more than any other airline.

* With the AAdvantage Perks program, customers can score wins of their own.

'American knows that fans want to be in the stadiums where legends are made and memories are cherished,' said Jason Reisinger, American's Managing Director of Global Network Planning. 'Just as the players get ready to step onto the field with confidence, fans can confidently step on board an American flight they booked as part of our largest-ever fall football schedule.'

American will add flights traveling more than 128,000 miles for fall football - the length of more than 2 million football fields.

AAdvantage members can make travel even more rewarding

Scoring big isn't just for the players. AAdvantage members can enter to make traveling for games more rewarding with the AAdvantage Perks program. From Fan Flyaways, training camp experiences and more throughout the year, fans can look for options with some of their favorite teams to make this season more rewarding, even before booking the perfect itinerary.

In addition to redeeming AAdvantage miles for travel, upgrades and new inflight offerings, the AAdvantage Perks program proves that football is better as an AAdvantage member. Fans can sign up to be an AAdvantage member for free today and begin planning an unforgettable fall season of football, travel and more.

Get ready for professional football

American will add special flights for fans to watch the action where its best: live from the stadium. In total, the airline will add nearly 11,000 additional seats for fans this fall between special fan flights and larger aircraft operating from American's hubs such as Philadelphia (PHL) and Washington, D.C. (DCA).

Sep. 12: GRB-DCA

Sep. 15: MSY-SFO

Sep. 28: LAX-IND

Sep. 29: TPA-PHL

Oct. 7: JAX-MCI

Oct. 13: LAS-BNA

Oct. 13: MSY-BOS

Oct. 13: JAX-SEA

Oct. 13: MCI-DTW

Dec. 15: LAX-DTW

Oct. 20: BNA-BOS

Oct. 20: MSP-PHL

Oct. 27: CLT-BUF

Oct. 31: MIA-BWI

Nov. 3: LAS-JAX

Nov. 3: GRB-CLT (two flights)

Nov. 10: MIA-BUF

Nov. 9: LAX-PIT

Nov. 11: GRB-PHL

Nov. 21: IAH-BUF

Nov. 24: LAS-CLE

Dec. 22: BNA-MCI

Dec. 22: MIA-CVG

Jan 5: LAS-MCI

American is the Official Airline of the Dallas Cowboys, the Los Angeles Chargers and the Philadelphia Eagles. With hubs in Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX) and Philadelphia (PHL), fans can cheer their teams on the road through American's extensive network of existing flights.

Combined from DFW, LAX and PHL, American will operate nonstop flights to more than 260 destinations around the world this fall with more than 1,300 peak daily flights - that's more than 12 million round-trip minutes flown, or more than 800,000 quarters.

'Go long' this fall with American's international options

Fans looking to combine their love of football with an international getaway also have options with American. In November, American will be adding additional nonstop flights between Miami (MIA) and Madrid (MAD), creating the perfect mix of tapas and touchdowns.

American operates more flights to London (LHR), MAD and Sao Paulo (GRU) than any other U.S. airline. And, together with our partners, customers have the most comprehensive access to international games - including in Dublin (DUB) and Berlin (BER).

The partnership between American and British Airways is the largest of any airlines connecting the United Kingdom with the United States. Fans this fall can zip across the pond nonstop from 28 airports in the U.S. to London on more than 70 daily flights, making going from end zone to pub zone a proper no-brainer.

Get from gate to gridiron this fall

College football fans will also score a huge win with American adding flights for more than 40 games. Totaling more than 11,000 additional seats, getting to some of the most popular games for tailgating next season will be easy with American.

As the Official Airline Sponsor of Texas Athletics, American is adding special flights from Austin, Texas (AUS), as part of its fall schedule for fans traveling to cheer on the Longhorns.

Aug 30: ACT-BHM

Aug. 31: GSP-MSY

Aug. 31: CMH-AUS

Aug. 31: TLH-BHM

Sep. 1: IND-MIA

Sep. 7: OKC-DTW

Sep. 14: BHM-MSN

Sep. 14: SBN-IAH

Sep. 21: OKC-BHM

Sep. 21: MIA-GNV

Sep. 28: SEA-CMH

Sep. 28: MDT-EUG

Sep. 28: CLL-BHM

Sep. 28: XNA-DCA

Oct. 5: GNV-AUS

Oct. 5: LAX-MDT

Oct. 5: SBN-BOI

Oct. 12: COU-BHM

Oct. 12: EUG-IND

Oct. 12: CLL-GNV

Oct. 19: MSN-CMH

Oct. 19: CID-PHL

Oct. 19: LEX-AUS

Oct. 19: BNA-BTR

Oct. 19: MGM-STL

Oct. 19: GSP-DFW

Oct. 19: XNA-DFW

Oct. 26: BTR-DFW

Oct. 26: EUG-MSN

Nov. 2: TYS-OKC

Nov. 9: COU-DFW

Nov. 9: LAX-OMA

Nov. 9: BHM-BTR

Nov. 9: GSP-TLH

Nov. 16: BHM-OKC

Nov. 16: CMH-LAX

Nov. 16: ATL-AUS

Nov. 16: LAX-DSM

Nov. 23: EUG-LAX

Nov. 23: OKC-STL

Nov. 23: AUS-XNA

Nov. 23: GNV-BNA

*Larger aircraft will operate select flights.

About American Airlines Group

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