{"id":73472,"date":"2024-11-04T01:47:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T20:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=73472"},"modified":"2024-11-04T01:47:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T20:17:21","slug":"top-100-unserved-routes-in-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/top-100-unserved-routes-in-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 100 Routes Not Served by Airlines Yet in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ishrion Aviation analyzed US Department of Transportation (DOT) data from Q2 2024 to identify the <strong>100 busiest unserved city pairs<\/strong> in the contiguous U.S. These city pairs have the highest number of daily passengers and lack direct flights, highlighting potential opportunities for new non-stop routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The analysis also includes the average fare paid by passengers who currently connect through other airports to complete their journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/180779857_204828438120100_4828059982274138098_n-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"US Department of Transportation (DOT) data from Q2 2024 to identify the 100 busiest unserved city pairs in the contiguous U.S. \" class=\"wp-image-72113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/180779857_204828438120100_4828059982274138098_n-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/180779857_204828438120100_4828059982274138098_n-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/180779857_204828438120100_4828059982274138098_n-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/180779857_204828438120100_4828059982274138098_n-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/180779857_204828438120100_4828059982274138098_n-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/180779857_204828438120100_4828059982274138098_n-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/180779857_204828438120100_4828059982274138098_n-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/180779857_204828438120100_4828059982274138098_n.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: JFK Spotting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-100-unserved-routes-in-the-us\">100 Unserved Routes in the US<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The list focuses on unserved markets in the contiguous U.S., excluding <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Hawaii\">Hawaii <\/a>and Alaska. Key data points provided for each city pair include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One-Way Daily Pax 2Q24<\/strong>: The average number of passengers traveling daily between each origin and destination in each direction. This metric only includes passengers connecting through another airport to reach their destination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average One-Way Fare 2Q24<\/strong>: The average one-way fare paid by passengers on these connecting routes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>YoY Pax Change<\/strong>: The percentage change in passenger volume year-over-year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>YoY Fare Change<\/strong>: The percentage change in average fares year-over-year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For consistency, the DOT groups nearby airports under metropolitan areas. For instance, the Washington, D.C., area includes IAD, DCA, and BWI airports, while Boston includes BOS, PVD, and MHT. This grouping can make certain markets appear larger than they would if individual airports were isolated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ishrionaviation.com\/news\/top-50-unserved-markets-in-the-contiguous-united-states\">Ishrion Aviation<\/a> manually reviewed each market in descending order of passenger volume to verify the absence of non-stop service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While extensive, the analysis may still contain minor inaccuracies, such as the potential inclusion of city pairs that have recently launched direct service or the omission of a few markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-are-the-100-routes\">Here are the 100 Routes:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt13-606x1024.webp\" alt=\"Top 100 Unserved Markets in the Contiguous United States\n\" class=\"wp-image-73480\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.591796875;width:771px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt13-606x1024.webp 606w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt13-178x300.webp 178w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt13-768x1297.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt13-50x84.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt13-150x253.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt13-450x760.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt13.webp 878w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ishrion Aviation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt12-664x1024.webp\" alt=\"Top 100 Unserved Markets in the Contiguous United States\n\" class=\"wp-image-73481\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6484375;width:771px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt12-664x1024.webp 664w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt12-194x300.webp 194w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt12-768x1185.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt12-50x77.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt12-150x231.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt12-450x694.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/newmkt12.webp 878w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ishrion Aviation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-unserved-and-recently-added-u-s-routes\">Key Unserved and Recently Added U.S. Routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several large unserved U.S. markets show high passenger demand but lack non-stop service. Key routes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Milwaukee\u2013Los Angeles<\/strong>: The largest unserved market, with 226 daily passengers. Both Spirit and <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/southwest-airlines\/\">Southwest <\/a>previously offered this route.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Milwaukee\u2013San Francisco<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/united\/\">United <\/a>operated this route pre-COVID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hartford\u2013San Francisco<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/jetblue\/\">JetBlue <\/a>recently canceled service here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Los Angeles\u2013Savannah<\/strong>: Announced by Breeze in 2022 but canceled before its launch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Knoxville\u2013Los Angeles<\/strong>: Under consideration by Breeze.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charleston\u2013San Francisco<\/strong>: Previously served by Breeze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, nine significant routes have recently seen new or upcoming non-stop service, reflecting airline interest in high-demand markets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Orleans\u2013Portland<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/alaska-airlines\/\">Alaska Airlines<\/a> will begin this route (MSY-PDX) next year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Norfolk\u2013Phoenix<\/strong>: Breeze recently launched the ORF-PHX service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kansas City\u2013Sacramento<\/strong>: Southwest recently began MCI-SMF service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boise\u2013Orlando<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines will soon start BOI-MCO service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Birmingham\u2013Phoenix<\/strong>: Southwest recently launched the BHM-PHX service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boston\u2013Pensacola<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/delta\/\">Delta <\/a>will soon begin BOS-PNS service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Albany\u2013Las Vegas<\/strong>: Southwest recently launched the ALB-LAS service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Austin\u2013Milwaukee<\/strong>: Southwest will begin the AUS-MKE service next year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Las Vegas\u2013Rochester<\/strong>: Southwest recently launched LAS-ROC service.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-16-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"US Carriers, Including American, United, Delta, and Southwest, want you to Dress Properly\" class=\"wp-image-35799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-16-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-16-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-16-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-16-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-16-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-16.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-passenger-demand-data-doesn-t-guarantee-viability\">Passenger Demand Data Doesn\u2019t Guarantee Viability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Current passenger data between city pairs doesn\u2019t fully indicate whether a new non-stop route would succeed. While passenger volumes offer insights, they don\u2019t account for various factors influencing route viability, says <em><a href=\"https:\/\/viewfromthewing.com\/airlines-are-ignoring-these-100-u-s-routes-desperate-for-non-stop-flights-whats-really-holding-them-back\/\">ViewfromtheWing<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all routes require daily service; lower daily passenger averages don\u2019t necessarily mean a route cannot operate. Flight schedules also vary, and one flight might not capture all potential travelers due to preferences, corporate contracts, frequent flyer programs, and other loyalty factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new non-stop option could stimulate demand. For example, direct flights may encourage more frequent travel or prompt some travelers to opt for in-person meetings over virtual ones. Non-stop options can make day trips feasible, which would be impractical with connecting flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, regional airport groupings impact demand metrics. For instance, the Washington, D.C., area includes Dulles, National, and Baltimore, and not all travelers are willing to travel between these airports for non-stop options. Local geography affects potential traffic for any new route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Market history also matters. Routes like Los Angeles to Milwaukee, previously served by Southwest and Spirit, may or may not sustain demand today, as the two airlines were previously unable to maintain service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1079px-Southwest_Airlines_Boeing_737-73VWL_N559WN_-_LAX_22585519706-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 from Las Vegas to Chicago Experienced the Tire Burst\" class=\"wp-image-36941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1079px-Southwest_Airlines_Boeing_737-73VWL_N559WN_-_LAX_22585519706-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1079px-Southwest_Airlines_Boeing_737-73VWL_N559WN_-_LAX_22585519706-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1079px-Southwest_Airlines_Boeing_737-73VWL_N559WN_-_LAX_22585519706-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1079px-Southwest_Airlines_Boeing_737-73VWL_N559WN_-_LAX_22585519706-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1079px-Southwest_Airlines_Boeing_737-73VWL_N559WN_-_LAX_22585519706-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1079px-Southwest_Airlines_Boeing_737-73VWL_N559WN_-_LAX_22585519706.jpg 1079w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: By Eric Salard &#8211; N559WN LAX, CC BY-SA 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=44649799<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Long travel times, whether by road or connecting flights, can lead travelers to drive instead. While driving offers flexibility, it\u2019s more time-consuming, economically less efficient, and limits community access to essential services, family, and business networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expanding non-stop flights, and bypassing major hubs, remains an essential policy goal. New technology, such as electric aircraft with short takeoff and landing capabilities, could make more direct routes viable from a broader range of locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this potential hinges on regulatory factors: large airlines and pilot unions must not stifle competition by blocking part 135 operations, which are crucial to enabling this expanded service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/s\/aviationa2z\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram Group\u00a0<\/a>for the Latest Aviation Updates. 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