DALLAS- Fort Worth-based American Airlines (AA) is set to launch its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the new Flagship Suite on the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Auckland (AKL) route starting January 5, 2026.
This development signifies a major enhancement to the airline’s trans-Pacific offerings connecting the United States with New Zealand, as reported by Ishrion Aviation.
American Airlines 787-9P to Auckland
The premium-configured 244-seat 787-9 will operate daily flights, bolstering American’s growing presence in the South Pacific and complementing its future service to Brisbane (BNE). The flights will be designated as AA035 (DFW to AKL) and AA034 (AKL to DFW).
In its efforts to improve long-haul travel experiences, American Airlines will deploy its next-generation Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Flagship Suites on key international routes.
From January 5, 2026, the DFW to AKL route will utilize this upgraded aircraft, which features lie-flat Flagship Suite seating in business class, private doors, and enhanced amenities designed for long-haul travelers.
- Flight AA035 will leave DFW at 22:30, arriving in AKL at 09:10 two days later.
- Flight AA034 will depart Auckland at 13:20, landing back in Dallas at 08:05 the same day, operating daily.
This initiative strengthens American’s South Pacific network, particularly ahead of its planned service launch to Brisbane (BNE), facilitating smooth access to critical destinations in Australia and New Zealand.
Strategic Adjustments for CES 2026 and European Summer
In response to heightened travel demand for CES 2026 in Las Vegas (LAS), American Airlines has incorporated limited-time international flights, which include:
- Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Las Vegas (LAS): Outbound flights on Jan 3, 4, and 5; return flights on Jan 9, 10, and 11.
- Las Vegas (LAS) to London Heathrow (LHR) and Tokyo Narita (NRT): Daily flights operating from January 2–11 via Boeing 777-200ER.
Additionally, American is accelerating its European summer schedule:
- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – Barcelona (BCN): Service resumes on February 12, 2026 (earlier than March 29), initially utilizing a 787-8 and transitioning to 777-200ER starting March 8.
- New York JFK – Barcelona (BCN): Planned service extension for winter 2025 has been canceled.
Other Changes
South America Network Adjustments
The airline is revising its South America operations during the Northern Winter 2025/26 season, as detailed by Aeroroutes. Notable changes include:
- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – Rio de Janeiro (GIG): Launching December 18, 2025, with six weekly flights on 787-8 aircraft and daily service starting December 31.
- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – Santiago de Chile (SCL): Seasonal service recommences October 26, 2025, using a 777-200ER in place of the previously planned 787-8.
- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU): Seasonal frequency will increase to 10 weekly flights (7x 787-9 and 3x 787-8) from December 19 to February 8, 2026.
Miami and Philadelphia Long-Haul Updates
American Airlines has implemented several seasonal aircraft changes and service updates for routes from Miami (MIA) and Philadelphia (PHL):
- Miami (MIA) – Barcelona (BCN): Will operate with a 787-8 from October 26, 2025, to February 10, 2026, replacing the previously scheduled 777-200ER.
- Miami (MIA) – Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE): Increased service to 4x daily during peak season, with additional flights (AA982/983) from December 3 to February 11.
- Miami (MIA) – Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): Resumes on December 18, 2025, with daily 787-8 service.
- Miami (MIA) – São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU): Adjusted aircraft mix to incorporate 777-200ER, 777-300ER, and 787-8 from October 26, 2025.
- Philadelphia (PHL) – Lisbon (LIS): Operated by a 787-9 from November 3 to 17, 2025, as a replacement for the usual 787-8.
As a highlight, an image of American Airlines’ aircraft is included below:
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Based on an article from aviationa2z.com: https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/06/10/american-airlines-to-deploy-787-9p-to-auckland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=american-airlines-to-deploy-787-9p-to-auckland
