8 New Airline Routes Launching From the US This Fall

27.08.2024 - 07:48 / cntraveler.com

Thoughts of fall travel might conjure up images of cozy cabins and hiking through fiery red foliage. This autumn, however, a wave of new airline routes from the US is shaking up the usual pumpkin-spice-laced doldrums and offering easy new ways to access exciting destinations. Think city escapes in Northern Africa, beaches on tiny Caribbean islands, and lush nature in Oceania.

And don’t forget: Fall is traditionally an ideal time to travel if you prefer avoiding crowds and scoring cheaper prices across transportation and hotel options. Here are seven new international flights launching from the US this autumn to inspire a new type of fall getaway.

United will be the only US airline to offer nonstop service between Newark and Marrakech.

This fall, Marrakech’s iconic Medina and its latest wave of stylish places to stay will be more accessible than ever to US travelers. On October 24, United Airlines will launch a nonstop route to the Moroccan city from Newark’s Liberty International airport. The service will operate three times per week on the carrier’s Boeing 767-300ER planes. Once on board, passengers can expect to see regular and premium economy cabins, as well as United’s beloved Polaris business class cabin. United will be the only US airline to offer nonstop service between Newark and Marrakech, its fifth destination in Africa.

Just in time for summer Down Under, American Airlines will launch a new nonstop flight to Brisbane, Australia, on October 26. The new route will be the first-ever service between Dallas and Brisbane, which is the capital of Queensland—the Australian state known for the Great Barrier Reef and the glowing beaches of the Gold Coast. Clocking in at more than 8,000 miles, the new flight will become the carrier’s longest route in its network. The seasonal route will operate daily on the airline’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Eventually, American will phase in its new Boeing 787-9P Dreamliners, which will sport the airline’s eagerly awaited Flagship Suite business class seats. (However, those planes have been indefinitely postponed due to production delays at Boeing.)

Autumn in Amsterdam offers travelers fewer crowds, pleasant temperatures, and beautiful foliage.

Travelers based on the West Coast will have a new option for visiting one of Europe’s most popular cities when Dutch carrier KLM launches its new route between Amsterdam and Portland, Oregon, on October 27. While most travelers envision an Amsterdam trip in the spring for tulip season, the autumn months offer benefits like fewer crowds, pleasant temperatures, and beautiful foliage. The nonstop route will operate three times per week in the winter and five times weekly during summer. KLM is known for its generous premium