DALLAS-Fort Worth-based American Airlines (AA) will introduce its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with the new Flagship Suite on the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Auckland (AKL) route starting January 5, 2026.
This marks a significant upgrade to the airline’s trans-Pacific product offering between the United States and New Zealand, reported Ishrion Aviation.
American Airlines 787-9P to Auckland
The premium-configured 244-seat 787-9 will operate daily, supporting American’s expanding presence in the South Pacific and complementing its future service to Brisbane (BNE). The route will use flight numbers AA035 (DFW to AKL) and AA034 (AKL to DFW).
American Airlines is enhancing its long-haul offering by deploying its next-generation Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Flagship Suites on key intercontinental routes.
Beginning January 5, 2026, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Auckland (AKL) will feature this upgraded aircraft, showcasing lie-flat Flagship Suite seating in business class, privacy doors, and improved amenities aimed at long-haul travelers.
- Flight AA035 will depart DFW at 22:30 and arrive in AKL at 09:10 two days later.
- The return flight, AA034, departs Auckland at 13:20 and arrives in Dallas at 08:05 the same day, operating daily.
This move strengthens American’s South Pacific network, especially ahead of the airline’s launch of service to Brisbane (BNE), offering seamless access to two key Australian and New Zealand destinations.
Strategic Adjustments for CES 2026 and European Summer
In response to high demand surrounding CES 2026 in Las Vegas (LAS), American Airlines has added limited-time international flights, including:
- Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Las Vegas (LAS): Outbound flights on Jan 3, 4, and 5; return flights on Jan 9, 10, and 11.
- Las Vegas (LAS) to London Heathrow (LHR) and Tokyo Narita (NRT): Daily flights operated between January 2–11 using Boeing 777-200ER.
Additionally, American is accelerating its European summer season:
- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – Barcelona (BCN): Resumes on February 12, 2026 (earlier than March 29), initially using a 787-8 and switching to 777-200ER from March 8.
- New York JFK – Barcelona (BCN): Service extension planned for winter 2025 has been canceled.
Other Changes
South America Network Realignments
The carrier is adjusting its South America services during the Northern Winter 2025/26 season, reported Aeroroutes. Key changes include:
- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – Rio de Janeiro (GIG): Now starts December 18, 2025, operating six times weekly on 787-8 aircraft and daily service from December 31.
- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – Santiago de Chile (SCL): Seasonal service resumes October 26, 2025, with a 777-200ER replacing the previously planned 787-8.
- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU): Seasonal frequency increase to 10 weekly flights (7x 787-9 and 3x 787-8) from December 19 to February 8, 2026.
Miami and Philadelphia Long-Haul Updates
American has made notable seasonal aircraft swaps and service changes for routes from Miami (MIA) and Philadelphia (PHL):
- Miami (MIA) – Barcelona (BCN): Operates with 787-8 from October 26, 2025, to February 10, 2026, replacing the previously scheduled 777-200ER.
- Miami (MIA) – Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE): Peak season service increases to 4x daily with additional flights (AA982/983) from December 3 to February 11.
- Miami (MIA) – Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): Resumes December 18, 2025, with daily 787-8 service.
- Miami (MIA) – São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU): Adjusted aircraft mix to include 777-200ER, 777-300ER, and 787-8 from October 26, 2025.
- Philadelphia (PHL) – Lisbon (LIS): Operated by a 787-9 from November 3 to 17, 2025, replacing the usual 787-8.
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