Fort Worth-based
The airline is boasting that it will offer more flights for fans to support their favourite teams with increased capacity on key routes across the country. These are scheduled for travel between December 31 and January 3, aligned with quarterfinal game days.
More Choice This Bowl Season
America is full of college football supporters, the country has deep community ties to its local teams, and this creates a unique spectacle and year-round media hype for college football teams. As teams climb the leaderboard, support increases, and loyal fans will do anything to have the opportunity to see their favourite teams in action.
American Airlines is looking to reap the rewards of this demand, with additional flights added to their schedule around key matches, these include Ohio State and Miami fans seeing additional flights to
American Airlines contacted Simple Flying directly to boast their additional capacity this bowl season, sharing the below statement:
American Airlines is getting in formation to take fans to see the action live this bowl season. The games are almost here and American has fans in mind with an expansive schedule.
Additional Non-Stop Flights Added
Adding additional flights makes perfect sense for American Airlines in the lead-up to these key matches this bowl season, and sees the airline follow suit with several other key US carriers doing the same. For AA, additional flight details for each game of the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals are listed below:
|
Date |
Teams |
Venue |
|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday December 31 |
Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami |
AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
|
Thursday January 1 |
No.4 Texas Tech vs No.5 Oregon |
Hard Rock Stadium (Orange Bowl), Miami Gardens |
|
Thursday January 1 |
No. 1 Indiana vs No.9 Alabama |
Rose Bowl, Pasadena |
|
Thursday January 1 |
No.3 Georgia vs. No.6 Ole Miss |
Caesars Superdome (Sugar Bowl), New Orleans |
Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami (Arlington, Texas): Seven flights on Tuesday, December 30, from Columbus (CMH) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), 12 flights on Tuesday, December 30, from Miami (MIA) to Dallas/Fort Worth, Return flights include six flights on Thurday, January 1 from Dallas/Fort Worth to Columbus, 12 flights on Thursday, January 1 from Dallas/Fort Worth to Miami.
No.4 Texas Tech vs No.5 Oregon (Miami, Florida): Special flights non-stop from Lubbock (LBB) to Miami for December 30 and 31, non-stop flights from Eugene (EUG) and Portland (PDX) to Miami for December 31. Return flights include non-stop services to Lubbock on January 2 and 3. Oregon fans can also fly non-stop to Eugene and Portland on January 2.
No. 1 Indiana vs No.9 Alabama (Pasadena, California): Two flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are scheduled for December 28, 29, and 31, while Alabama fans fly on special flights from Birmingham (BHM) for December 31. Return services include three flights to Indianapolis on January 2 and two flights on January 3. Birmingham-bound flights return on January 2.
No.3 Georgia vs. No.6 Ole Miss (New Orleans, Louisiana): Georgia fans are treated to special flights from Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans (MSY) on December 31, with a return service scheduled for January 2.
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Flying To The End Zone
American Airlines isn’t the only airline looking to cash in on additional services to and from these college football quarter-finals, with the likes of
All airlines are gearing up to offer more flights throughout their networks to ensure college football fans are able to make the pilgrimage to cheer on their favourite teams.
Those caught onboard a flight during these crucial matches may be lucky enough to capture the game live onboard, with the likes of Delta offering live satellite TV from their seatback. This is available only on flights with Delta Sync Wi-Fi and while traveling over the continental United States.
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