Airlines

American Airlines adds new routes and destinations to Denmark, France, Italy

Summer may be coming to an end, but it’s time to start thinking about next year’s trip. American Airlines is excited to announce four new routes and bring back another route as part of the airline’s largest trans-Atlantic expansion since 2019.

American will launch new nonstop flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Nice, France (NCE), Naples, Italy (NAP), and Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH). Additionally, American will restart flights between Chicago (ORD) and Venice, Italy (VCE) and add new service between Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Barcelona, Spain (BCN).

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Beginning on August 20, tickets can be purchased through American’s mobile app or at aa.com. The greatest trans-Atlantic schedule from the City of Brotherly Love will be offered by American next summer, with 15 daily nonstop flights from PHL to 14 European locations. American now provides seamless one-stop travel to more than 70 domestic destinations from PHL, giving consumers across the nation easy access to Europe.

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American will begin service between PHL and NCE, the entrance to the glamour of the French Riviera, on May 6. Customers will be able to watch the flashing lights in the adjacent city of Cannes before the flights take off.

More connections across the Atlantic

Next summer, American will introduce brand-new service between DFW and BCN, offering unmatched scheduling flexibility. The major American airline serving BCN will strengthen its position. Customers who want to experience everything Barcelona has to offer can choose from five gateways around the U.S., as a result of American’s outstanding schedule and network.

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Additionally, American has increased service to year-round on routes to a number of significant transatlantic locations, including Lisbon, Portugal (LIS), Madrid (MAD), and Rome (FCO), giving consumers more freedom to arrange their trips to Europe in 2024.

American will further expand its largest-ever schedule to the region this winter, adding more flights to sun-filled locations, solidifying its position as the major airline operating between the U.S. and Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The airline also intends to commence daily service in October between DFW and Buenos Aires (EZE).

Airlines

Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.