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American Airlines to launch daily Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita nonstop from March 27, 2027 with Japan Airlines

American Airlines will begin daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) on March 27, 2027. The route becomes American’s 11th long-haul destination from its Chicago hub and is operated in partnership with Japan Airlines.

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2026-07-01T22:31:37.506743-07:00

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American Airlines to relaunch Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita nonstop service on March 27, 2027

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2026-07-01T08:46:14.800309-07:00

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American Airlines expands Provisions by Admirals Club “grab-and-go” to JFK with a 3,700-square-foot outlet featuring hot food an

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2026-06-30T11:18:08.323022-07:00

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United to add year-round nonstop Houston and Washington–Cartagena service

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2026-06-29T11:27:04.896178-07:00

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American Airlines to launch daily Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita nonstop from March 27, 2027 with Japan Airlines American Airlines will begin daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) on March 27, 2027. The route becomes American’s 11th long-haul destination from its Chicago hub and is operated in partnership with Japan Airlines.

2026-07-01T22:31:37.506743-07:00

American Airlines to launch daily Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita nonstop from March 27, 2027 with Japan Airlines

Skift

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American Airlines to relaunch Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita nonstop service on March 27, 2027 American Airlines will restore nonstop O’Hare–Tokyo Narita service on March 27, 2027, after an eight-year hiatus, operating daily Boeing 787-9 flights. The carrier also plans to resume additional domestic routes from Chicago, positioning the renewed transpacific network to better compete on the Chicago–Narita market.

2026-07-01T08:46:14.800309-07:00

American Airlines to relaunch Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita nonstop service on March 27, 2027

CNBC

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American Airlines expands Provisions by Admirals Club “grab-and-go” to JFK with a 3,700-square-foot outlet featuring hot food an American Airlines has opened a second Provisions by Admirals Club space at New York JFK, located between gates 12 and 14. The concept is a purpose-built 3,700-square-foot grab-and-go lounge designed for speed and flow, adding premium hot food and barista coffee without a traditional lounge stay.

2026-06-30T11:18:08.323022-07:00

American Airlines expands Provisions by Admirals Club “grab-and-go” to JFK with a 3,700-square-foot outlet featuring hot food an

Aviacionline

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United to add year-round nonstop Houston and Washington–Cartagena service United Airlines will begin year-round nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) and Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) starting Dec. 17, operating four weekly frequencies on Boeing 737 aircraft. The new route makes Cartagena United’s third Colombian destination and expands nonstop connectivity from two key U.S. hubs.

2026-06-29T11:27:04.896178-07:00

United to add year-round nonstop Houston and Washington–Cartagena service

Bloomberg

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U.S. carriers slash July 4 domestic capacity (~4.8%), prioritizing margin over volume as demand cools Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, U.S. airlines are cutting seats across domestic networks despite still-strong travel demand and rising fares. Reporting points to a broad ~4.8% domestic capacity reduction—framing a more selective, profit-protecting schedule as costs remain elevated.

2026-06-26T07:41:37.922950-07:00

U.S. carriers slash July 4 domestic capacity (~4.8%), prioritizing margin over volume as demand cools

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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United Airlines accelerates Starlink inflight Wi-Fi rollout with first widebody transatlantic service United Airlines flew its first Starlink-equipped transatlantic long-haul flight with a fitted Boeing 777-200 from Newark to London Heathrow (UA14) on June 22, extending Starlink internet service to its widebody network. The carrier is also accelerating a high-speed onboard Wi-Fi rollout for MileagePlus members, targeting mid-2027 completion across its entire widebody fleet.

2026-06-22T13:57:54.948523-07:00

United Airlines accelerates Starlink inflight Wi-Fi rollout with first widebody transatlantic service

One Mile at a Time

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United yanks its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Polaris Studio/Elevate interiors after repeated operational and maintenance United Airlines has pulled its first Boeing 787-9 featuring the carrier’s “United Elevated” cabin concept and new Polaris business suites from service after repeated mechanical and operational disruptions. The Dreamliner is now reportedly headed back to Boeing for remedial work following multiple cancellations, passenger-free ferry flights, and extended maintenance stops.

2026-06-19T20:53:36.886933-07:00

United yanks its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Polaris Studio/Elevate interiors after repeated operational and maintenance

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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United agrees to expand non-rev access to widebody crew rest bunks for flight attendants United Airlines’ flight-attendant union has reached an agreement that could allow “non-rev” crew members to use widebody aircraft’s secret crew rest bunks on long-haul flights. The change hinges on implementing access rules with the Chicago-based carrier.

2026-06-19T08:09:55.073023-07:00

United agrees to expand non-rev access to widebody crew rest bunks for flight attendants

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