As American Airlines celebrates its centennial year and marks 100 years since its first mail flight in 1926, American Airlines Cargo is reflecting on more than 80 years of innovation, operational excellence and service to customers around the world. The story of American’s cargo business began formally on October 15, 1944, when a DC-3 carrying more than 6,000 pounds of freight completed the world’s first scheduled air cargo flight between New York City and Burbank, California. Long before that … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo honours 100 years of flights with a legacy of service and innovation

American Airlines Cargo is preparing for the busy summer shipping season with an expanded widebody schedule across its international network. At peak summer operations, the carrier will operate up to 186 international widebody flights per day, providing enhanced lift and connectivity for freight customers worldwide. Throughout June, July and August, American will operate approximately 4,400 monthly widebody flights between the United States and Europe, reinforcing its position as a leading … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo announces 2026 summer widebody schedule

American Airlines Cargo is announcing its winter widebody schedule with new routes and increases for the 2025/2026 winter season. Out of Latin America, American is expanding its presence with several routes, increased frequencies and the highest widebody capacity since 2022. This winter, the carrier is adding a fourth daily flight between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), operated by a Boeing 777-300ER. Additionally, daily service will launch … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo announces winter widebody schedule

American Airlines Cargo enhances its trans-Atlantic service for cargo customers this summer with direct service from key cities in Europe to six U.S. gateways from April onward. As the carrier prepares for the peak season, new routes and frequencies also serve Latin America, and in the Asia-Pacific region, larger aircraft are being utilized which will provide increased capacity. Out of Europe, the carrier is operating new flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Dallas Fort Worth … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo announces summer widebody schedule