May marks a significant month for transatlantic air travel, with 27 new routes launching between the United States and Europe. These developments occur just before the peak summer season, which traditionally sees high passenger traffic and fares. The route expansions include two one-off flights by Global Airlines using Airbus A380 aircraft from Glasgow and Manchester to New York JFK.
The additions feature several inaugural services, such as Denver to Rome and a new link between Ireland and Indiana. Other notable launches include Discover's Frankfurt to Minneapolis service, KLM's Amsterdam to San Diego route, and TAP Air Portugal's connections from Lisbon to Los Angeles and Porto to Boston.
Among the 27 routes starting this month, nearly half represent markets previously unserved by any airline. Three European airports—Bilbao, Catania, and Faro—will see US flights for the first time. This expansion means over 50 European airports will offer US-bound passenger flights this summer.
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