American Airlines brings a new route from Athens to Dallas-Fort Worth for the summer season

Friday, May 22, 2026

• American will offer up to five daily flights from Athens for the summer season.

• The airline will increase its flights by 25% compared to the previous season.  

ATHENS, Greece — American Airlines launched a new route from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).  

This new route to DFW will complement the airline’s operation at ATH, which will include this summer up to 35 peak-weekly flights to five U.S. hubs, offering daily service to Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL), Chicago (ORD), New York (JFK) and DFW.  

The route will operate through Sept. 8, 2026, using a mix of Boeing 777-300 aircraft with capacity for 304 passengers and Boeing 777-2 with capacity for 273 passengers.  

“We’re excited to continue strengthening our presence in Greece with the launch of our new Athens–Dallas Fort Worth service,” said Sophia Philis Ortiz, VP- Phoenix Operations at American Airlines. “This new route complements our existing operation in Athens and expands connectivity to our largest hub. As a first‑generation American with deep family ties to Greece, I’m especially proud to represent American Airlines at today’s inaugural.”   

"The launch of the new connection between Athens and Dallas-Fort Worth, is a highly significant and exciting development, further enhancing the Athens’ connectivity with the United States of America!"

said Ioanna Papadopoulou, Athens International Airport’s Director, Communications & Marketing.

“Along with the successful seasonal services from/to Charlotte, New York/JFK, Chicago and Philadelphia, the new connection with Dallas provides even more options for the traveling public with the American Airlines' excellent product. The U.S. market keeps recording an impressive growth in Athens, consistently ranking at the top position among our most important and popular markets. We would like to extend our best wishes to our airline partner for a highly successful season ahead and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to continue working closely together for the support and further development of the airline in the Athens market."   

With this new route, the airline will increase its flights in Athens by 25% and expand seat capacity by 30% compared to the summer 2025 season. 

DFW-ATH schedule*   

Route	Service notes	Departure time	Arrival time	Aircraft
DFW-ATH	May 21 - Sept. 8 2026	3:40 p.m.	11:45 a.m.**	Boeing 777-300 Boeing 777-200
ATH-DFW		2:00 p.m.	6:55 p.m.

*Hours in local time

**Next day arrival  

Connecting with our Dallas Fort Worth hub   

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) serves as American’s largest hub, from where it will operate more than 930 peak-day departures in the summer to more than 230 destinations and 30 countries.  

About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)   

American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200 million customers annually.

Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000 aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose of caring for people on life’s journey every day.

The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026, reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever ForwardSM spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.  

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