American Airlines Expands Caribbean Flights and Frequencies for Winter 2025

American Airlines has announced new flights and increased frequencies to various Caribbean destinations, including Curaçao, St. Maarten, Dominica, and Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, as well as new routes to Mexico City and Querétaro in Mexico and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The airline will also increase frequencies to popular resort destinations like Jamaica. Tickets for the new routes will become available on July 14.

American Airlines (AA) has announced significant expansions to its Caribbean and Latin American routes for the winter season of 2025. The airline is adding new flights and increasing frequencies to popular destinations, aiming to meet high seasonal demand and enhance regional connectivity. Tickets for these new routes will become available on July 14, 2025.

New Routes and Increased Frequencies

American Airlines will launch daily flights from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Mexico City (MEX) and Queretaro (QRO) starting October 26 and December 18, 2025, respectively [1]. Additionally, the airline will commence daily service from Philadelphia (PHL) to Santo Domingo (SDQ) on December 18, 2025. These new routes complement existing expansions from Chicago and Philadelphia, which already serve over 20 sun destinations [1].

Caribbean Destinations

The airline will also increase frequencies to several Caribbean destinations. From Miami International Airport (MIA), American will offer twice-daily flights to Dominica (DOM) and Ocho Rios (OCJ) during the peak holiday season [2]. Frequencies to other destinations such as Kingston (KIN), Marsh Harbour (MHH), North Eleuthera (ELH), San Juan (SJU), Santiago (STI), and Tortola (EIS) will also be increased [2].

Enhanced Service from Philadelphia

American Airlines is enhancing its service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) by adding new daily routes and increasing frequencies. The new daily route to Santo Domingo (SDQ) will provide PHL travelers with direct access to the Dominican Republic's capital [2]. In addition, Aruba (AUA) will see an increase to two daily flights, San Juan (SJU) will increase to three daily flights, and St. Maarten (SXM) will shift from a once-weekly flight to daily service [2].

Miami as a Key Gateway

Miami International Airport (MIA) will continue to serve as a key gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. This winter, the hub will reach a record 415 peak daily departures, including more than 170 daily flights to 73 warm-weather destinations [2].

Impact on Seat Capacity

American Airlines plans to offer 2.3 million round-trip seats from the U.S. during the holiday season, nearly 1 million more than its nearest competitor [1]. This significant increase in seat capacity reflects the airline's commitment to meeting high seasonal demand and providing unmatched regional connectivity.

Conclusion

American Airlines' expansion of routes and increased frequencies to various Caribbean and Latin American destinations is a strategic move to cater to high seasonal demand and enhance regional connectivity. By offering more options for travelers, the airline aims to solidify its position as the leading U.S. carrier in the region.

References

[1] https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/07/10/american-airlines-adds-three-new-routes-for-winter-2025/
[2] https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines-airports/american-airlines-unveils-new-winter-routes-to-mexico-caribbean-and-latin-america