American Airlines launches Dallas-Madrid service

American Airlines announced the launch of a new 787-9 service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Madrid Barajas in Spain.

The widebody service will provide enough space for up to 36 LD3 positions or 12 pallets of freight. Already in operation by the 787-9 is a service from Dallas to São Paulo, with plans to add on the Dallas to Paris Charles de Gaulle route in January next year, followed by Dallas to Incheon a month later.

David Vance, American’s VP Cargo Operations, commented: “The introduction of the 787-9 brings another more fuel-efficient aircraft type with even greater cargo capacity into the American Airlines fleet. On routes where we operate the aircraft, our cargo customers will see notable capacity improvements.” Vance went on to say that increased capacity on the US to Spain route has been in demand for some time.

The airline anticipates the inauguration of four new 787-9s to its network by the end of 2017.