American Airlines to Make European Travel Easier Next Year With 5 New Direct Routes

The highlight for many will be the return of nonstop flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI) starting May 23, 2025. This marks the airline’s return to this historic city, allowing travelers to reconnect with the Scottish capital after a six-year hiatus. And it’s just in time for summer celebrations. Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival — one of the world’s most successful comedy festivals — runs over August. May also marks the beginning of better weather in Scotland for wildlife viewing, hiking, and outdoor sports in general. Philadelphia will also have a new daily direct flight to Milan, Italy from May 23.

Commencing July 5, 2025, a daily service from Miami (MIA) will be introduced to Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO). This move strengthens the airline’s presence in Italy, as Rome is the country’s busiest airport and has excellent connections to both domestic and international destinations.

Travelers in the South who want to explore Greece and its many islands can look forward to a new daily route from Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT) to Athens (ATH), which will kick off June 5, 2025. This additional route positions American as the airline with the most gateways to Greece from the US.

American is also adding a new daily connection between Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) starting March 30. This will strengthen American’s position as the leading US carrier to Spain, and with connections available through their partner airlines, opens doors for further routes across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Building on this success of this season, American will extend its summer services launched in 2024 to Copenhagen (CPH), Naples (NAP), and Nice (NCE) next year, as well as the operation of popular winter seasonal routes from Miami (MIA) to Paris (CDG) into the warmer months. There will also be an extended service on routes from Philadelphia (PHL) to Athens (ATH) and Naples (NAP), and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Barcelona (BCN), giving you more flexibility and time to explore these incredible European destinations.