American Airlines is temporarily suspending six domestic routes this summer due to heightened fuel costs driven by the Iran conflict, which continue to strain carriers across the industry.
The airline announced that these routes will be paused only during August and September, and it stressed that no routes will be permanently discontinued, according to FOX 5 New York.
A report from Simple Flying indicates the suspension will run from August 5 through October 5.
American said it is seasonally adjusting service on selected routes in August and September while refining its capacity growth strategy for 2026.
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An American Airlines aircraft approaches Miami International Airport for landing in Miami, Florida.(Photo: Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Simple Flying listed the routes affected by the suspension:
- Los Angeles (LAX) to Cleveland (CLE)
- Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH)
- Los Angeles (LAX) to Pittsburgh (PIT)
- Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
- Charlotte (CLT) to Ontario (ONT)
- Charlotte (CLT) to Sacramento (SMF)
Simple Flying noted that the Los Angeles‑to‑Cleveland service, launched in April, is among the newest additions to American’s network, and the suspension follows just two months of operation.
Travelers on the impacted routes will receive alternative travel options or refunds in accordance with American’s customer‑friendly schedule‑change policy, the airline stated.
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Vehicles move through the horseshoe for arrival pickups and departures near Terminal 2 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on March 24, 2026, in Los Angeles, California.(Photo: Luke Hales/Getty Images)
American previously announced in April that it would raise checked baggage fees by at least $10 to offset rising jet fuel costs, a move followed by other carriers such as United, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue.
In response to elevated fuel prices since the Middle East conflict escalated earlier this year, airlines have implemented cost‑cutting measures, including reduced flight schedules and fare increases to cover higher operating expenses.
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American Airlines aircraft are pictured at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on February 22, 2020.(Photo: Alex Tai/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Last month, United Airlines issued a staff memo outlining plans to reduce capacity by approximately 5% by trimming less profitable routes, citing expectations of sustained high fuel prices.
In April, United indicated it had been gradually raising fares by up to 20% since the prior year to “recover 100% of the increase in jet fuel prices as quickly as possible.”
American’s decision to suspend select routes follows the financial difficulties faced by budget carrier Spirit Airlines, which have been exacerbated by prolonged losses and rising fuel costs.
Fox News Digital contacted American Airlines for further comment.
Fox News Digital’s Eric Revell and Michael Dorgan contributed to this report.
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