American Airlines Group has implemented a phased suspension of additional long-haul international flights from the US which started on March 16. This suspension will last through May 6. This change is due to decreased customer demand in light of U.S. government travel restrictions related to coronavirus (COVID-19).
The airline will, reduce it educe international capacity by 75% year over year - from March 16 to May 6, while continuing to operate one flight daily from Dallas-Fort Worth to London Heathrow, one flight daily from Miami to Heathrow and three flights per week from DFW to Tokyo.
American said it would continue short-haul international flying, which includes flights to Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America and certain markets in the northern part of South America, as scheduled
In addition to the international changes, the airline anticipates its domestic capacity in April will be reduced by 20% compared to last year and May’s domestic capacity will be reduced by 30% on a year over year basis.