American Airlines have announced that they will cease operating their daily service
from New York JFK to Birmingham Airport on Friday 6 January 2017
A spokesperson for the Airport said: "Birmingham Airport is disappointed by American
Airlines’ decision to suspend its daily New York JFK - Birmingham service"
"We appreciate that transatlantic air services are particularly competitive, however
we are optimistic that another carrier will fill this gap shortly. There remains a strong
demand from both the Midlands and North American market wanting to access these
important regions and cities"
"Birmingham Airport reminds travellers that a daily non-stop New York Newark service
continues to serve Birmingham with United Airlines, and regular connections to North
America are also available with several other carriers, including Aer Lingus, Air France,
KLM, Lufthansa and Icelandair"
"Passengers booked on American - "AA" - flights after the 6 January 2017 will be contacted
by American Airlines to make alternative arrangements or arrange a refund"
American began operations from Birmingham to New York on the Friday 8 May 2015
from New York JFK to Birmingham Airport on Friday 6 January 2017
A spokesperson for the Airport said: "Birmingham Airport is disappointed by American
Airlines’ decision to suspend its daily New York JFK - Birmingham service"
"We appreciate that transatlantic air services are particularly competitive, however
we are optimistic that another carrier will fill this gap shortly. There remains a strong
demand from both the Midlands and North American market wanting to access these
important regions and cities"
"Birmingham Airport reminds travellers that a daily non-stop New York Newark service
continues to serve Birmingham with United Airlines, and regular connections to North
America are also available with several other carriers, including Aer Lingus, Air France,
KLM, Lufthansa and Icelandair"
"Passengers booked on American - "AA" - flights after the 6 January 2017 will be contacted
by American Airlines to make alternative arrangements or arrange a refund"
American began operations from Birmingham to New York on the Friday 8 May 2015
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