American Airlines operates one of the largest fleets of Boeing 777 aircraft in the world, with 67 currently in service. While the newer Boeing 787 is now the most common widebody aircraft in their fleet, the 777 remains a crucial component of their fleet strategy. The airline’s 777-300ERs are still relatively young, and their 777-200ERs are currently undergoing a cabin reconfiguration despite their age. This indicates that the 777 will continue to play a significant role in American Airlines’ operations.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the routes in American’s network that see the most Boeing 777 flights. The 777 is based in major hubs such as New York-JFK, Charlotte, Miami, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Los Angeles. While all of these hubs see some use of the 777-300ER, the 777-200ER remains the workhorse for the airline, with the 777-300ER reserved for select destinations.

The Routes to London-Heathrow

American Airlines has a metal-neutral joint venture with British Airways, making London-Heathrow a key hub for the airline in Europe. As a result, American operates a significant amount of capacity into the city, with a large portion of it being served by the 777 due to its larger size compared to the 787.

The route between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and London-Heathrow sees the most Boeing 777 flights in December, with a total of 93 flights each way. This amounts to three daily flights, utilizing both the 777-200ER and the 777-300ER. The third-highest number of 777 flights can be found on the New York-JFK to London route, with 75 flights in December. This route also utilizes a mix of the 777-200ER and the 777-300ER, with daily frequencies ranging from once to three times daily.

The routes from Dallas/Fort Worth and Los Angeles to London round out the top five, each with 62 flights in December. Dallas/Fort Worth exclusively uses the 777-300ER on this route, while Los Angeles uses a mix of the 777-200ER and the 777-300ER. Miami to London comes in at number eight on the list, with 43 flights in December. This route also uses a mix of the 777-200ER and 777-300ER, with daily frequencies ranging from once to twice daily.

Other Routes in American’s Network

American Airlines has 77 scheduled flights between Miami and Sao Paulo Viracopos International Airport utilizing the Boeing 777 in December. This route has the second-highest number of 777 flights, with daily frequencies ranging from two to three times daily and a mix of the 777-200ER and the 777-300ER.