American Airlines Adds Flights And Exclusive Access To Tickets For All FIFA World Cup 26 Matches

American Airlines is giving customers the perfect assist ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™. The airline is making it easier than ever to get to every match with additional flight options, more opportunities to redeem AAdvantage® miles for tickets and exclusive Perks that AAdvantage® members can only get through American. In addition, to celebrate the airline’s sponsorship as the Official North American Airline Supplier of FIFA World Cup 26™, American will roll out aircraft decal installations on its domestic fleet and launch a creative marketing campaign leading up to the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final Draw in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 5.

From takeoff to kickoff, getting fans to every match

As soon as soccer fans know where and when their favorite teams will take the pitch, American will have additional flights ready for sale to get them to every match. The airline is adding frequencies and flying larger planes between the 16 host cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico, making it easy for fans to follow their teams from the group stage to the final match.

“American is ready with its game plan for the FIFA World Cup 26™, adding an extra 27,000 seats on 12 routes this summer,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network Planning. “With more flights to all host cities, we’re making sure fans don’t miss the chance to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime moment across North America. “

Along with more flights between Los Angeles and Seattle or Boston and Dallas-Fort Worth, American is introducing nonstop service between Atlanta and Kansas City during the quarterfinal round.

Market Dates Additional flying

Boston (BOS)-Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) June 18-July 11 More flights and upgauged aircraft

Atlanta (ATL)-Miami (MIA) June 16-July 17 More flights and upgauged aircraft

Philadelphia (PHL)-Toronto (YYZ) June 15-June 30 Upgauged aircraft

Kansas City (MCI)-PHL June 15-June 22 Upgauged aircraft

Los Angeles (LAX)-Seattle (SEA) June 13-July 8 Upgauged aircraft

ATL-New York LaGuardia (LGA) July 16-July 17 More flights and upgauged aircraft

LAX-Vancouver (YVR) June 16-June 26 More flights

DFW-San Jose, California (SJC) June 17-June 27 More flights

ATL-PHL June 20-June 21 More flights and upgauged aircraft

LGA-MCI June 21-June 22 New nonstop flights

MIA-YYZ June 28-June 29 Upgauged aircraft

ATL-MCI July 8-July 13 New nonstop flights

Flights are available to purchase now at aa.com/en-us/fwc26 or through American’s mobile app.

As millions of fans prepare for the world’s biggest sporting event, American is giving AAdvantage® members another unique way to join in on the action by redeeming AAdvantage® miles for FIFA World Cup 26™ match tickets. AAdvantage® members will have early access to redeem miles for all match tickets through American based on their status level.

Here’s the game plan

Dec. 17 — AAdvantage Executive Platinum® status and ConciergeKey® members

Dec. 18 — AAdvantage Gold® status, AAdvantage Platinum® status and AAdvantage Platinum Pro® status members

Dec. 19 — All AAdvantage® members

Members can earn miles and Loyalty Points by flying or engaging with the airline’s partners, getting them closer to status for exclusive access to FIFA World Cup 26™ match tickets. AAdvantage® members can also save up to 40% when buying AAdvantage® miles.

American goes the extra mile in rewarding sports enthusiasts with exciting opportunities to experience their favorite teams. To reward their love of travel and sports, American is giving AAdvantage® members daily opportunities to enter sweepstakes throughout the year for a chance to win exciting prizes that get fans closer to the action.

Beginning Dec. 6, fans may visit fwc26perks.com for a chance to win any one of the following AAdvantage® Perks — available only to members of American’s AAdvantage® loyalty program, which offers countless ways for customers to earn and redeem miles:

Opening match tickets to FIFA World Cup 26™ (currently available on Perks)

Group stage match of choice

Watch a U.S. Men’s National Team group stage match

Watch a FIFA World Cup 26™ match with a FIFA Legend

As the Official North American Airline Supplier of FIFA World Cup 26™, American is taking its sponsorship to new heights. Starting this month, every aircraft in the American Airlines fleet — totaling more than 1,550 aircraft — will proudly display a custom FIFA World Cup 26™ decal, in partnership with Qatar Airways, honoring the airlines' commitment to connecting fans, teams and the world’s most celebrated sporting event. The decals will be applied across the domestic fleet by the end of December, allowing travelers to share in the excitement as American counts down to kickoff.

This month, fans will begin seeing American’s new creative content celebrating the upcoming FIFA World Cup 26™ across national television, digital and social platforms. Along with a “Now Boarding: Super Fans” digital-only campaign, American will launch a 30-second broadcast spot, “Fandom Takes Flight.”