New 24 US-Europe Routes Set for November, Boosting Travel Options

In November 2024, scheduled passenger carriers will launch a total of 24 new transatlantic routes from the United States to Europe, significantly enhancing travel options. According to data from Cirium, there will be an average of 411 daily flights, marking a record high for this month. This represents a 3% increase in departures compared to the same month last year, with an addition of 12 daily services.

Of the new routes, 11 will be operated by US airlines. United Airlines is leading the expansion with five new routes, followed by American Airlines with three, Delta Air Lines with two, and JetBlue with one. Many of these newly initiated routes were previously highlighted in industry reports, including the latest edition of the Weekly Routes article.

Details About the New Services

Significantly, these routes include services that were last operated in September or October 2024. While they are not entirely new, their reintroduction during one of the traditionally slowest months for air travel is noteworthy. Some routes are transitioning to year-round operations, while others are simply extending their service windows by a few weeks. This trend indicates strong underlying performance and positive forward bookings.

The frequency of flights may be lower than during the peak summer months, and carriers might deploy smaller aircraft to optimize costs. In the case of United Airlines, the route from Chicago O’Hare to Barcelona, which is the busiest airport globally by flight operations, will now be available until December 1, 2025. This route began earlier in 2025 compared to its launch in 2024.

Available seats for sale have increased by more than 20% year-over-year, a promising indicator for the airline industry.

New Routes and Airlines Joining the Market

Among the newly operational routes, several are set to enhance connectivity between the US and Europe. For example, starting in March 2025, American Airlines will offer five weekly flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Rome using the Boeing 787-8, a service not available last November. Similarly, JetBlue will launch daily flights from Boston to Amsterdam and Dallas/Fort Worth to Dublin on the same date.

European airlines are also expanding their transatlantic operations. Aer Lingus has introduced new services from Dublin to Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and Nashville, while Air France will resume flights from Paris to Orlando after a 13-year hiatus. Other new routes include Germania’s service from Munich to Orlando and ITA Airways offering flights from Rome to San Francisco.

Interestingly, 29% of the new routes will utilize narrow-body aircraft, a growing trend in long-haul travel. Carriers like Icelandair and JetBlue are leading this charge, expanding their capabilities to cater to diverse passenger preferences.

As the airline industry adjusts to changing demand, these new routes reflect a robust recovery trajectory and an optimistic outlook for transatlantic travel in 2024 and beyond.