Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), a central hub for American Airlines, connects significantly with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), a major Delta Air Lines hub. Recently revealed data from Cirium highlights American Airlines' lead in operating flights between these two destinations for the month of April.
According to Cirium, American Airlines scheduled 168 round trip flights, while Delta Air Lines planned for 116. This gives American Airlines a 47% share of the total 358 flights, compared to Delta's 32.4%. DFW expects to accommodate approximately 4.8 million passengers during the Spring Break period from March 6-24, with a forecasted increase of 2.4% in travel compared to last year's figures.
American Airlines employs various aircraft, including the Airbus A319, A320, A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, and Embraer E-175 on the Dallas-Detroit route. A significant number of these flights, 84 in total, are operated by the Boeing 737-800, which features 172 seats across three cabin sections.