American Airlines adds new Barcelona to Chicago route and resumes seasonal service from Spain to the United States

The route will be operated with the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft

Beginning May 6, American, the world's largest airline, will begin new seasonal service from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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As of May 6, American, the world's largest airline will begin its new seasonal service from Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) al Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). The route will be operated with the aircraft Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner offering 27 fully lie-flat seats with direct aisle access in Business Class, 198 seats in Economy Class, Wi-Fi and personal onboard entertainment for all passengers.

 

From April 6th to May 6th, American Airlines will resume seasonal service from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), respectively.

 

Additionally, starting May 6, American will also resume service between the Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) and CharlotteThese seasonal services will be operated with the Airbus A330-200 offering 29 fully lie-flat seats with direct aisle access, 234 seats in Economy Class and personal entertainment for all passengers on board.

 

 

 

The launch of American's newest route, from Barcelona to Chicago, is a testament to American's continued commitment to the Spanish market," said José Blázquez, regional sales manager for Spain and Portugal.

 

 

 

American Airlines operates services all year round from Barcelona to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Miami International Airport (MIA). American operates flights year-round from Madrid to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Miami, Philadelphia and New York-JFK.

 

The route of Dallas a Madrid It is operated by American’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Madrid was the first destination on American’s European network to receive the 9 variant, equipped with the airline’s new Premium Economy cabin.

 

American is the first airline to offer Premium Economy on direct flights to the United States from Spain. Customers seated in the new cabin will enjoy 21 leather seats with 38 inches of stretch, extendable head and footrests, on-demand personal entertainment systems and larger touchscreen monitors. International customers will also receive noise-cancelling headphones, personal cases and a meal service enhanced by complimentary wines, beers and spirits. Premium Economy customers will be able to check one bag at no additional cost.

 

“The launch of American's newest route, Barcelona to Chicago, is a testament to American's continued commitment to the Spanish market,” he said. Jose Blazquez, regional manager of Sales for Spain and Portugal“This summer, American will be operating 70 weekly flights from Spain to the United States, all with lie-flat seats and direct aisle access in premium cabins as part of the company’s ongoing $3,000 billion investment in customer experience.”

 

From Philadelphia and Charlotte, two of American's largest hubs on the East Coast of the United States. United States, Spanish customers can connect to almost 200 destinations through United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America. American has four Admirals Club lounges located at Philadelphia International Airport and two at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.