American Airlines (AA, Dallas/Fort Worth) will increase capacity on flights between its and partner US Airways (Phoenix Sky Harbor) hubs as a means of cutting reliance on American Eagle-branded carriers. The airline hopes to consolidate its busier routes while gradually phasing out smaller 50-seat regional jets as they are much less fuel-efficient.
In a staff internal communique, the carrier said that effective June, US Airways will begin deploying its A320-200s on its Charlotte International to Miami International route and will add an additional two extra daily flights, while discontinuing its five daily E145 flights operated by American Eagle Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth).
American Eagle flights will also be cut between Charlotte and Chicago O'Hare, with US Airways increasing frequency to 11 a day.
According to TravelMole, on all routes announced so far, there will be a reduction in daily flights, but added seat capacity due to the use of larger aircraft.
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