European airlines are making significant strides in expanding their destinations to the United States. Currently, around 30 European carriers operate non-stop flights to 39 US airports, blending winter and summer schedules. Unsurprisingly, New York’s JFK remains the most popular hub, followed by Boston, Los Angeles, and Chicago O’Hare. Cities like Miami, Washington Dulles, and Atlanta also see considerable flight traffic.
British Airways continues to lead the pack, maintaining its position as the top European airline for US destinations. It ranks highest in passenger volume, available seats, and flight frequency. Recently, it added new routes to Portland and Cincinnati, although it discontinued flights to San Jose.
Lufthansa follows closely behind, offering 20 US destinations. The airline has recently expanded its network by adding flights to St. Louis and Raleigh-Durham, while Minneapolis will transition to its lower-cost brand, Discover, in 2025.
Aer Lingus is now tied for third place, boasting 18 US destinations. Its recent services to Cleveland and Denver signal growth, with further expansion planned to Indianapolis and Nashville next year.
Air France also matches Aer Lingus with 18 destinations, adding Newark and Raleigh-Durham recently. Furthermore, it will resume flights to Orlando in 2025 after a lengthy absence.
Icelandair has strengthened its presence in the US, increasing its offerings to 15 destinations, including new routes to Baltimore and Nashville. KLM and Turkish Airlines each feature 14 destinations, with Turkish recently launching flights to Denver.
While Virgin Atlantic offers 11 routes, SAS re-entered the New York market this year and plans further growth by joining the SkyTeam alliance.
Overall, the European airline industry is witnessing dynamic changes, enhancing connectivity and providing travelers with more options for transatlantic journeys.
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