American Airlines Boosts Flights for College Football Quarterfinal Fans

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As the college football quarterfinals get closer, American Airlines is jumping in to be the go-to airline for fans hoping to catch the action live. The Fort Worth-based carrier, a proud member of the oneworld alliance, is rolling out extra flights to major destinations to keep up with the rush.

They’re bumping up frequencies to Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, Los Angeles, and New Orleans. Fans now have a few more ways to get to the games. These flights are set between December 31 and January 3, which lines up with the quarterfinals.

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More Choice This Bowl Season

College football is a big deal for a lot of Americans. The hype, the rivalries, the hometown pride—it’s all there, all season.

As the playoffs heat up, so does the energy from fans. American Airlines wants to ride that wave by adding more flights for the big matchups, giving fans a shot to see their teams in person.

Key Routes and Additional Flights

They’ve mapped out extra flights to help fans get where they need to go. Here’s how it breaks down:

Ohio State vs. Miami: Seven flights on December 30 from Columbus (CMH) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), and 12 flights from Miami (MIA) to Dallas/Fort Worth. Return flights include six flights on January 1 from Dallas/Fort Worth to Columbus, and 12 flights to Miami.
Texas Tech vs. Oregon: Special non-stop flights from Lubbock (LBB) to Miami on December 30 and 31. Non-stop flights from Eugene (EUG) and Portland (PDX) to Miami on December 31. Return flights to Lubbock on January 2 and 3, and to Eugene and Portland on January 2.
Indiana vs. Alabama: Two flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX) on December 28, 29, and 31. Alabama fans can fly from Birmingham (BHM) on December 31. Return flights to Indianapolis on January 2 and 3, and to Birmingham on January 2.
Georgia vs. Ole Miss: Special flights from Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans (MSY) on December 31, with a return service on January 2.

Flying to the End Zone

Of course, American Airlines isn’t the only one chasing the college football crowd. Delta Air Lines is also adding more flights so fans can make it to the games.

Delta’s even got live satellite TV on flights with Delta Sync WiFi, so you could actually watch the game while flying over the U.S. Not bad, right?

Conclusion

American Airlines is adding more flights for the college football quarterfinals. Seems like they’re really trying to help fans get to the games.

By boosting flights and making more seats available on important routes, they’re giving people a better shot at cheering for their teams in person.

If you want the nitty-gritty details about these extra flights, check out Simple Flying.

Joe Hughes is the founder of CollegeNetWorth.com, a comprehensive resource on college athletes' earnings potential in the NIL era. Combining his passion for sports with expertise in collegiate athletics, Joe provides valuable insights for athletes, fans, and institutions navigating this new landscape.

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