American Airlines cuts 6 routes, adds 2 in New York airport swap

American Airlines is swapping airports for some flights in New York.The Oneworld alliance carrier will move its seasonal nonstop to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) from New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in 2027. The reason? The flight can operate on more than just Saturdays from JFK whereas it is restricted to that one day of the week from LGA.The swap is part of a larger set of adjustments to American's map for next year. The airline will end six routes — including LGA-BZN — and add two routes from JFK as it tweaks its schedule in an effort to return to consistent profitability.It's time to book: When to buy holiday, spring break and summer flights for the best fares in 2026-27American is also undertaking a massive investment in its onboard and airport offerings, from new business class suites to personal screens at all seats across its single-aisle fleet and updated lounges, in an effort to woo lucrative premium fliers.New York JFK expansionAmerican's new routes from JFK are the aforementioned nonstop to BZN, which will operate four-days-a-week on a Boeing 737-8 from June 18, 2027, and a new twice-daily service to Se...