FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines and American Eagle further expand their presence in New York today by launching daily nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and five new destinations.
As previously announced, American begins daily service today from JFK to Rio de Janeiro (GIG), using 219-seat Boeing 767-300s configured with 28 Business Class and 191 Economy Class seats. In addition, American begins two daily flights from JFK to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), both using a 140-seat Boeing Super MD-80.
American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, also launched daily nonstop service between JFK and three U.S. destinations โ Norfolk International Airport (ORF), Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) โ using 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jets.
“American is delighted to introduce these new services from JFK, which underscores the depth and breadth of our New York presence,” said Art Torno, American’s Vice President โ New York. “Whether for business or pleasure, across the country or around the world, our customers in New York enjoy convenient connections on American.”
American provides a global route network from its state-of-the-art terminal at JFK International Airport, which is further enhanced by its oneworldยฎ Alliance membership. By 2011, New York customers will have access to approximately 290 daily departures on American and American Eagle to more than 80 destinations, including the new options for travel gained through American’s partnership with JetBlue Airways.
The schedule from New York JFK to Rio (all times local) is:
New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days
255
10:30 p.m.
11:45 a.m. (next day)
Daily
Rio de Janeiro to New York JFK
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days
256*
11:30 p.m.
6:40 a.m. (next day)
Daily
* Flight begins Friday, Nov. 19
The schedule from New York JFK to Fort Lauderdale (all times local) is:
New York JFK to Fort Lauderdale
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days
663
821
7:35 a.m.
3:35 p.m.
10:55 a.m.
7:05 p.m.
Daily
Daily
Fort Lauderdale to New York JFK
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days
664
824
11:45 a.m.
7:55 p.m.
2:40 p.m.
10:50 p.m.
Daily
Daily
Earn Additional AAdvantageยฎ Miles to Brazil
American also announced that passengers on its daily nonstop flights between New York JFK and Rio de Janeiro can earn triple AAdvantage miles for travel in Business Class or double miles for travel in Economy Class. American’s double and triple miles offer also applies to new nonstop flights between Miami and Brasilia, also beginning today.
To participate in this offer, travelers simply need to register prior to travel using promotion code BRZ5K and fly round trip now through Dec. 10, 2010. Register and obtain complete offer terms and conditions at www.aa.com/offers.
“We’re excited to offer the only nonstop service by a U.S. carrier between New York City and Rio de Janeiro,” Torno said. “Brazil is a very important destination for American, and Rio is the most-visited city in the Southern Hemisphere, and with good reason โ great natural settings, warm, friendly people and stature as a major world business capital. What’s more, Rio will host the 2016 Summer Olympics and the final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.”
American Eagle Launches New Service from JFK
Customers from Norfolk, Cincinnati and Indianapolis now have increased access to New York City on American Eagle, as well as convenient connections to 28 international destinations that American serves nonstop from JFK throughout the Caribbean, South America, Europe and Japan.
The schedule for flights between New York JFK and Norfolk (all times local):
New York JFK to Norfolk
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days
3695
5:25 p.m.
6:55 p.m.
Daily
Norfolk to New York JFK
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days
3696
2:30 p.m.
3:50 p.m.
Daily
The schedule for flights between New York JFK and Cincinnati (all times local):
New York JFK to Cincinnati
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days
4329
5:00 p.m.
7:25 p.m.
Daily
Cincinnati to New York JFK
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days
4277
12:55 p.m.
2:55 p.m.
Daily
The schedule for flights between New York JFK and Indianapolis (all times local):
New York JFK to Indianapolis
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days
4136
5:00 p.m.
7:25 p.m.
Daily
Indianapolis to New York JFK
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days
4124
11:55 a.m.
1:59 p.m.
Daily