FORT WORTH- American Airlines (AA) resumes scheduled flights to the Eastern Caribbean on Sunday, January 4, 2026, after the FAA-mandated airspace reopening.
The carrier adds nearly 5,000 extra seats to and from the region on top of resuming operations, including additional flights and larger aircraft to key destinations like San Juan (SJU) and Antigua (ANU).
The airline deploys its Boeing 777-300, the largest in its fleet, starting January 5 to add as much lift as possible and support as many customers as possible.
American Airlines pairs these efforts with travel alerts for flexibility and fare caps to aid affected passengers.
American Airlines Eastern Caribbean Flights
American Airlines activates all hands on deck to care for customers and help as many reach the Eastern Caribbean as possible.
Teams add flights from US hubs like Miami (MIA), Charlotte (CLT), and Chicago O’Hare (ORD), while deploying wide-body jets where feasible to cut delays from the closure.
This approach targets peak winter demand, with the Boeing 777-300 offering over 300 seats per flight and premium features like lie-flat beds.
American Airlines commits to ongoing adjustments, as its team does everything possible to assist customers impacted by the FAA restrictions. That work will continue without pause.
Starting January 4, Extra Flights
American Airlines lists additions by destination for clear navigation, ensuring balanced outbound and inbound flights.
- Antigua (ANU): AA9621 (MIA-ANU); AA9622 (ANU-MIA).
- Aruba (AUA), Netherlands Antilles: AA9605 (CLT-AUA); AA9607 (AUA-CLT); AA9616 (AUA-MIA); AA9618 (MIA-AUA).
- Bridgetown (BGI), Barbados: AA9615 (BGI-MIA).
- Curacao (CUR), Netherlands Antilles: AA9617 (ORD-CUR); AA9619 (CUR-ORD).
- Melville Hall (DOM), Dominica: AA9630 (MIA-DOM); AA9631 (DOM-MIA).
- San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico: AA9603 (CLT-SJU); AA9604 (SJU-CLT); AA9609 (MIA-SJU); AA9610 (SJU-MIA).
- St. Thomas (STT), U.S. Virgin Islands: AA9608 (MIA-STT); AA9608 (STT-MIA).
- St. Croix (STX), U.S. Virgin Islands: AA1485 (ORD-STX); AA2205 (STX-ORD).
- St. Maarten (SXM), Netherlands Antilles: AA9611 (MIA-SXM); AA9612 (SXM-MIA).
- St. Lucia (UVF): AA9623 (CLT-UVF); AA9624 (UVF-CLT).
These over 20 segments directly counter closure effects and restore reliable access.
Starting January 5, Deployment
American Airlines focuses January 5 expansions on San Juan (SJU), a core gateway, using the Boeing 777-300 for high-volume legs. The schedule covers:
| Flight Number | Route | Origin (IATA) | Destination (IATA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA9604 | MIA – SJU | Miami (MIA) | San Juan (SJU) |
| AA9605 | SJU – MIA | San Juan (SJU) | Miami (MIA) |
| AA9606 | MIA – SJU | Miami (MIA) | San Juan (SJU) |
| AA9613 | SJU – MIA | San Juan (SJU) | Miami (MIA) |
This aircraft maximizes efficiency, seating up to 310 passengers across classes while saving fuel compared to multiple narrow-bodies.
Team Efforts and Partner Coordination
American Airlines expresses gratitude to its team members for their swift work to support customers during the disruption.
The carrier also thanks federal partners for strong coordination and communication throughout the closure.
Travel alerts enable easy changes, and fare caps safeguard bookings. These steps reinforce American Airlines’ leading role in the Eastern Caribbean, with year-round daily flights now fully ramped up.
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