Major Airlines Announce Extensive Flight Expansions for FIFA World Cup 2026
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 draws closer, major airlines are gearing up to accommodate the expected influx of football enthusiasts. The tournament, scheduled from June 11 to July 19, will be hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. On February 18, 2026, official airline partners released detailed strategies to ensure seamless connectivity for millions of visitors.
American Airlines, the official North American airline supplier, has announced new limited-time nonstop service from Dallas-Fort Worth to Zurich. This service will operate from May 21 to August 4, 2026. In addition, the carrier will increase frequencies on major domestic routes such as Boston to Dallas and upgrade aircraft capacity on routes like Atlanta to Miami and Los Angeles to Seattle during the tournament period.
Not to be left behind, United Airlines has added over 75 additional flights to its summer 2026 schedule. It has also launched a dedicated World Cup travel portal offering special low fares from key markets like Frankfurt and Munich to New York/Newark.
As official partners, Qatar Airways and Aeromexico are also ramping up their service to tournament cities. This coordinated response from airlines reflects the massive scale of the event, which is expected to draw an unprecedented number of international visitors to North America.
American Airlines has emphasized that these enhancements will provide “ample options” for fans to reach matches across the continent, making it easier than ever to support their teams at the world’s most popular sporting event.
Source: Travel and Tour World