American Airlines to Resume Flights Between Miami and Sarasota

American Airlines has announced that it will be restarting its flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) later this year. This route, which the US legacy carrier and one world founding member previously served, will be the first time in 16 years that American Airlines will operate on the intra-Florida corridor.

Route Details

American Airlines

IATA/ICAO Code

AA/AAL

CEO

Robert Isom

The new flights are set to begin on November 3rd and will operate daily using Embraer E175 regional jets from Envoy Air under the American Eagle brand. This will provide passengers with a convenient connection to American Airlines’ larger hub at Miami International Airport, allowing them to access a wide range of onward destinations.

American Airlines Revives Miami to Sarasota Route

According to Airline Geeks, which referred to historical scheduling data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, American Airlines last flew between Miami and Sarasota in January 2009. The new flights represent a significant move towards expanding American Airlines’ domestic connectivity in Florida.

“American Airlines is pleased to connect Sarasota with our Miami hub. Miami is our gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, and with this service, customers will be able to connect to more than 60 destinations in the region to explore vibrant Puerto Rico, relax on the beaches of Aruba, or taste coffee in Colombia, and much more.

American Airlines to Operate Regional Jets on the Route

Previously, American Airlines operated the Miami to Sarasota route with a regional aircraft. This time, the airline has chosen to use the popular Brazilian regional jet, the 76-seat Embraer E175. These flights will be operated by American Eagle’s regional partner, Envoy Air. The aircraft’s 76 seats are divided into 12 in domestic first class and 64 in economy class. Out of these, 20 seats are designated as Main Cabin Extra, providing more space with 34 inches of seat pitch compared to the standard 30 inches in economy.

Flight Schedule for Miami to Sarasota Flights

Flight Number

Departure Airport

Departure Time

Arrival Airport

Arrival Time

AA4071

Miami

21:30

Sarasota

22:40

AA4139

Sarasota

06:30

Miami

07:40

American Airlines’ Presence in Sarasota

Aside from the relaunched Miami flights, American Airlines currently has a substantial presence in Sarasota. Based on BTS data, it is the fourth largest carrier at the airport with a 13. 64% market share.