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Edinburgh passengers are set to welcome new flights to New York from American Airlines.
The journeys are set to begin in March, travelling from Edinburgh Airport to JFK. The flights will run until October, on the ‘game-changing’ Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
American Airlines will also bring back their seasonal route from Edinburgh to Philadelphia.
José A. Freig, Vice President International and Inflight Dining Operations at American Airlines, said: “When we returned to Edinburgh earlier this year, the excitement and positive feedback from our customers were overwhelming.
“Following its success, we’re looking forward to adding a new route between Edinburgh and the Big Apple, where our customers can experience the new A321XLR for the first time across the Atlantic.”
Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport, added: “It’s fantastic to see American Airlines growing its presence at Scotland’s busiest airport and offering even more direct connectivity to New York and beyond.
“There’s strong demand for transatlantic travel, and this addition strengthens an already impressive schedule from Edinburgh. It also opens up American’s extensive domestic network, making it easier for both business and leisure travellers to reach destinations across the USA.
“And of course, we’re excited to welcome one of American’s newest aircraft to Scotland and see two of those iconic tailfins in our capital.”
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