American cites integration in 52 route growth spurt
American Airlines is adding 52 new routes and adding its Chicago-New York flights to its shuttle operation this year, in what it claims is its first truly integrated schedule. "For the first time we can really start thinking about how we plan a single airline and not worry about the next integration milestone," says Vasu Raja, VP of network and schedule planning at the carrier, referring to American's integration with US Airways since their Dec 2013 merger. American announced 8 new routes Thursday, bringing the total to 52 in 2018. Airport space is one factor that influenced where American will add new routes, says Raja. For example, the opening of a 5-gate expansion of concourse L at Chicago O'Hare International this summer enables many of the new flights from the airport. <br/>
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American cites integration in 52 route growth spurt
American Airlines is adding 52 new routes and adding its Chicago-New York flights to its shuttle operation this year, in what it claims is its first truly integrated schedule. "For the first time we can really start thinking about how we plan a single airline and not worry about the next integration milestone," says Vasu Raja, VP of network and schedule planning at the carrier, referring to American's integration with US Airways since their Dec 2013 merger. American announced 8 new routes Thursday, bringing the total to 52 in 2018. Airport space is one factor that influenced where American will add new routes, says Raja. For example, the opening of a 5-gate expansion of concourse L at Chicago O'Hare International this summer enables many of the new flights from the airport. <br/>
