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American Airlines cancels routes to Qatar, Mexico over geopolitical tensions
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- American Airlines has canceled three routes in 2026, including its longest non-stop flight from Philadelphia to Doha, citing Middle East tensions and weak financial performance.
- The airline also terminated domestic service to Santa Maria, California, and international flights to Tijuana, Mexico, due to low passenger demand and financial reasons.
- Qatar Airways resumed daily nonstop service between Philadelphia and Doha in August, becoming the sole operator on that route.
- American's flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended until March 2027 following the October 7th attacks, reflecting broader industry impacts from ongoing Middle East conflicts.
- Despite cancellations, American plans to expand its international network in 2027 with seven new routes, including new destinations in Porto, Portugal, and Vienna, Austria, and the return of service to Reykjavik, Iceland.
