American Airlines has reportedly added its first nonstop route between Philadelphia (PHL) and São Paulo (GRU) in Brazil. The news comes as the Eagles will play against the Packers in the National Football League (NFL) season opener on September 5, 2024.
American Airlines’ first Philadelphia-Sao Paulo flight
According to a report by 6abc Action News, the direct flight departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will arrive at Sao Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Brazil on September 5, 2024. A return flight will be available on September 7, 2024, after the game.
It is worth noting that the NFL is a professional American football league that typically receives a lot of attention and is associated with increased air travel as fans travel to cheer for their teams.
This flight will be the airline’s inaugural nonstop service from Philadelphia to Brazil and South America, as reported. The specific aircraft type for this route has yet to be announced. However, considering the flight duration of approximately 13 hours, it is highly likely that the airline will deploy one of its widebody aircraft.
American Airlines, being the largest airline in the world, has a plentiful supply of widebody aircraft available for deployment. According to ch-aviation, the carrier has a total of 47 Boeing 777-200ERs, 20 Boeing 777-300ERs, 37 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, and 22 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in its fleet…
