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US-Europe flights reach record high with addition of new routes

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US-Europe flights reach record high with addition of new routes
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This summer marks a significant increase in transatlantic flights, with over 35 passenger airlines operating between the US and Europe. According to Cirium Diio data, there will be up to 635 daily take-offs, the highest number ever recorded.

A total of 40 new and returning routes are being introduced, contributing to the record number of US-Europe flights. These additions are divided into two categories based on each carrier's origin: US airlines will begin 25 routes, while European operators will launch the remaining 15.

Many of these routes build on services that started or restarted in winter 2024/2025 and will continue through the summer. It is noted that an estimated 19 links served last summer will not be flown this year.

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"New" in this context refers to routes that have not been served since 1990 or at all. These are considered the most significant additions.

Among US airlines, American, Delta, JetBlue, and United have all added new links. Over half of these additions are entirely new with no previous non- stop flights. Notable entries include Delta from New York JFK to Catania and United from Newark to Palermo.

Here is a list of some key starts:

- March 30: American Airlines - Chicago O'Hare to Madrid

- May 1: United Airlines - Denver to Rome Fiumicino

- May 6: American Airlines - Chicago O'Hare to Naples

- May7: Delta Air Lines - Detroit to Dublin

- May16: United Airlines - Newark To Faro

European carriers are also introducing notable routes including two never- served-before connections to Nashville.

Key starts among European carriers include:

- March5 : Discover– Munich-To-Orlando

- March30 : SAS– Oslo-To-New-York-JFK

- April1 : Norse Atlantic– Rome-Fiumicino-To-Los Angeles

- April10 : Icelandair– Keflavik-To-Nashville

This expansion highlights continued robust demand for transatlantic travel as both US and European carriers introduce multiple new markets this summer.

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