Plan your winter and spring travel now, including these new routes between US cities and popular destinations in Europe, the Caribbean and South America, with more than 50 new flights a week.
The choices include such top domestic airlines as Delta, JetBlue and United, partners Air France and Finnair, and low-cost carriers such as Condor and Neos.
United is adding eight new international destinations, and as many as 800 flights a day in 2025.
Many flights began in May 2024, demonstrating airline confidence in the economy, along with the growing demand for international travel over the peak summer travel season.
In alphabetical order, since that’s the only fair way. Domestic US airlines first, then international foreign-flag airlines.
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Alaska Airlines: More International Flights
New nonstop flights include routes from Anchorage to New York, Portland to Nashville, and San Diego to both Atlanta and Anchorage.
There also are new flights to new international locations like Guatemala City, The Bahamas, and Toronto, including from Seattle.
Increased flight frequencies in major hubs: 16% more in Portland, 10% in Seattle, 23% in San Diego, and 13% in Anchorage.
In fall 2024, flights to and from Los Angeles (LAX) will increase by 33%.
Photo: American Airlines
American Airlines: More Flights to Caribbean, Australia, Europe
UPDATE – American has cancelled all flights to Tel Aviv through Sept. 20225
As part of a broader expansion in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean within its winter 2025 schedule, the airline is introducing new routes from Philadelphia, New York City, and Charlotte, North Carolina, plus boosting service on existing routes.
Some highlights –
- NYC-Bridgeton, Barbados – Starting Nov. 5, daily service
- NYC-St. Lucia– Starting Dec. 7, Saturday only service
- Phoenix-Cancun – Starting Nov. 5, increases from one to two daily nonstop flights.
- Phoenix-Puerto Vallarta – Starting Nov. 5, service increases to three daily nonstop flights.
- Philadelphia-Liberia, Costa Rica – Starting Dec. 7, Saturday service
- Miami-Turks & Caicos – Starting Feb. 15, 2025, twice weekly flights
American also is adding more flights to Australia
- Non-stop between Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Brisbane (a 16-hour flight). The route is five times per week, but ramps up to daily flights December through March, for the peak summer season “down under”.
Starting Summer 2025, The airline is inaugurating service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and in summer 2025 with its inaugural service to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and increased daily flights to London Heathrow (LHR). This expansion aims to position Miami as a key international travel hub to Europe, not just to the Caribbean and Latin America.
Avelo Airlines – First International Routes
The budget airline marks a major milestone by launching its first two international routes.
One connects Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut, to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The other to Cancun, Mexico (CUN). Affordable, one-way fares start at $99*.
Both new international routes are \twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.
In addition to appealing to leisure travelers, Avelo is targeting the Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) market, leveraging Connecticut’s status as home to the fifth-largest Jamaican ancestry population in the United States. Census data reveals that over 56,000 residents in the state have Jamaican roots.
Avelo also is introducing six new routes at BDL: North Carolina’s Charlotte / Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM), Florida’s Daytona Beach (DAB) and Orlando / Lakeland (LAL), Houston via Hobby (HOU).
Delta Air Lines: More Flights to Dublin, Munich, Taipei, Antigua/Barbuda
Starting May 2024, Delta resumes and expands its services to Dublin with new direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul. This route is served five times a week by Boeing 767-300s.
From Dec. 7 to Jan 7, 2025, Delta will return to its twice-weekly service between Atlanta and Antigua/Barbuda on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Experience the scenic Bavarian countryside with a new route to Munich, adding to services from Atlanta and Detroit, along with JFK.
- Personal experience note – My recent Delta flight to and from Munich wasn’t with Delta because Delta booked me outbound on partner KLM, through Amsterdam, and back on partner Air France, through Paris. It was not my choice, it was Delta’s, which didn’t inform me until shortly before departure.
- Now I’m having a problem getting my Delta miles, since I was not on Delta, but on KLM and Air France.
As the top U.S. airline to Italy, Delta is introducing a new route to Naples on May 23, alongside existing services to Milan, Venice, and Rome from JFK.
Delta also is introducing a new daily route between Seattle/Tacoma and Tapei, Taiwan
Starting June 1, 2025, Delta resumes its Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) route, which was suspended during the pandemic, The Los Angeles-Shanghai route is expected to operate three times weekly, pending government approval, and will be served by Delta’s state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Hawaiian Airlines
Now owned and operated by Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian has resumed seasonal flights between Hawaii and New Zealand, also known as Aotearoa, its Maori name. It’s an eight-hour, 4,000 mile journey across the Pacific.
The flights use an Airbus A330-200, a flagship aircraft for the airline, and will operate three times a week through April 30, 2025.
- From Honolulu (HA445): Departs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 1:05 PM, arriving in Auckland at 9:20 PM the next day.
- From Auckland (HA446): Departs Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 11:30 PM, arriving in Honolulu at 9:15 AM the same day.
The early morning arrival in Honolulu allows passengers to connect to Hawaiian’s Neighbor Island destinations or explore O’ahu with a full day ahead.
Enhanced In-Flight Experience
For the first time, Hawaiian Airlines is offering passengers complimentary high-speed Starlink WiFi onboard. Enabled by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, this cutting-edge service allows passengers to stay connected throughout their journey.
Hawaiian Airlines joins an elite group of carriers—including JetBlue, Qatar Airways, and Air France—offering Starlink WiFi, allowing passengers to browse, stream, or work seamlessly during the long Pacific crossing.
JetBlue: New Routes to Caribbean, South America
Starting July 2024, JetBlue introduced a daily Mint service from JFK to San Juan. The Mint offers lie-flat seats and upscale dining options, although it is not clear why anybody needs lie-flat seats on a four-hour flight.
Starting October 27, JetBlue increases operations to Puerto Rico, with six new routes to San Juan. They are Providence, RI; Westchester County, NY; Santiago, Dominican Republic; Medellin, Colombia; and Cancun, Mexico, with varying frequencies.
Southwest Airlines: New Routes to Hawaii
Beginning in March 2025, it will offer daily flights from Sacramento to two popular Hawaiian destinations: Maui and Kona.
While these routes will operate daily in March, June, and July, the service to Maui will be limited to weekends in April and May. The move comes after Southwest’s success with its daily service to Honolulu.
Beginning in June 2025, the airline also will introduce a daily redeye flight to Baltimore starting in March and another daily flight to Orlando.
United Airlines: New Destinations and Additional Flights
United, which claims to be the largest airline in the world, is adding eight new destinations and some 800 additional flights for summer 2025 travel.
Starting May 2024, the airline added a new daily seasonal transatlantic route from Chicago to Athens, with Boeing 787-8s, reflecting the increasing demand for travel to Greece.
For Summer 2025, new routes include Greenland, Spain, Italy.
New Routes – International Flag Airlines
Air Canada – Additional Service to USA, Europe
Starting May 2025, Air Canada returns to Baltimore with daily Bombardier CRJ900 flights from Toronto, and is increasing service from Toronto, Indianapolis, Boston, Tampa and Dallas-Fort Worth.
There’s also new routes between : Vancouver-Nashville and Montreal-Cincinnati
Starting March 2025, there’s new service from Toronto and Montreal to popular European destinations including Paris, Prague, Stockholm and Madrid
The airline continues to operate flights to two other nearby airports, Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Air France: Nonstop Between Paris and Phoenix
Starting May 2024, Air France introduced nonstop service between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Phoenix, marking the first direct flight between France and Phoenix.
The flight operates three times a week, using the modern Boeing 787-9.
The new route is hoped to boost business and tourism that could inject $30 million annually into the local economies, and a timely addition for with the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in July.
Avelo Airlines – New Routes to Caribbean & Mexico
Starting November 16, the low-cost carrier is introducing new direct flights between Hartford, Connecticut and Montego Bay, Jamaica.
These non-stop flights will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Avelo will also launch flights to Cancun, Mexico, beginning November 20, 2024.
Condor Airlines: New Routes to Frankfurt
The low cost carrier famous for its brightly-colored planes is adding a new nonstops between San Antonio and Baltimore/Washington to Frankfurt, three times a week each.
For 2024, the San Antonio route is seasonal service only, between mid-May and mid-September, but if it’s successful it might be expanded to year-round service.
Condor also is adding a new route betweenBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Frankfurt, each Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, on the new A330neo, which replaces the older Boeing 767 models.
Revamped Business Class offers 30 lie-flat seats, arranged in a 1-2-1 layout ensuring direct aisle access. Each seat transforms into a 76 by 19-inch bed, equipped with a 17.3-inch 4K touchscreen, remote control, and access to a wide range of entertainment options.
The front row includes four “Prime Seats,” which are spacious enough for two diners and feature a 24-inch screen, premium in-flight amenities, travel kits, pajamas, and a snack basket.
Finnair: Enhanced Routes to Chicago and Dallas
Starting summer 2025, the airline plans to operate daily flights from Helsinki to Chicago, a major hub that connects Finnair with numerous North American destinations.
Finnair is set to double service to Dallas by offering up to 11 flights per week.
Seattle and Los Angeles will also see an increase in service, with both cities receiving two additional weekly flights.
Icelandair: New Route Between Reykjavik and Pittsburgh
Starting May 2024, Icelandair launches a new route between from Reykjavik to Pittsburgh.
Using Boeing 737-8s, this service runs four times per week and reestablishes a connection previously served by WOW Air, the budget airline which declared bankruptcy in 2019 and now flies under the name PLAY.
Neos: New Route Between NYC and Sicily
Starting June 2024, this lesser-known airline is flying three three times a week between NYC JFK and Palermo, Sicily.
There are two weekly flights to Sicily – one each on Monday and Saturday – and two return flights each Sunday.
Neos flies one of the latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, with efficient engine technology that lessens carbon output.
Norse Atlantic Airways: New Flights to Athens and Paris
In May 2024, Norse Atlantic Airways launched new services from Athens to New York JFK and from Paris CDG to Los Angeles.
For a limited time, to launch the routes, tickets are as low as $199 each way.
Also, a welcome addition for visitors to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris – and for French residents who would rather avoid the crowds.
United Airlines: New Destinations and Additional Flights
United, which claims to be the largest airline in the world, is adding eight new destinations and some 800 additional flights for summer 2025 travel.
Starting May 2024, the airline added a new daily seasonal transatlantic route from Chicago to Athens, with Boeing 787-8s, reflecting the increasing demand for travel to Greece.
For Summer 2025, new routes include Greenland, Spain, Italy.
New Airline Routes from Canada
WestJet
In May 2024, WestJet launched its first-ever route to Seoul from Calgary.
Operating three times a week with the Boeing 787-9, this route becomes WestJet’s second Asia-Pacific destination and positions it as the sole operator from Calgary to Seoul.
Porter Airlines
Porter is doubling capacity on two key routes.
Starting August 2024, there are additional flights between Toronto and Las Vegas.
Starting September 2024, there are additional flights between Toronto and Los Angeles.
Both routes will be served by the brand-new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. This 132-seat plane features 2-by-2 seating, eliminating middle seats for all passengers, and offers fast and free WiFi for everyone.
Other Notable New Airlines & Routes
Air Premia: The South Korean carrier starts services from Seoul to San Francisco, competing with Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, and United Airlines. This expands Air Premia’s U.S. presence and acknowledges the growing demand for transpacific travel.
China Airlines: Joins other Chinese airlines in expanding into the Saudi market, with new flights between Beijing and Riyadh starting May 2024.
Thanks to the travel industry trade publication Tour and Travel World for this roundup of new airline routes.
All photos courtesy of the media site of the airline pictured.
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