American Airlines is bringing back its service to the Scottish shores with the introduction of a seasonal service between Edinburgh and Philadelphia from May 24th, 2025
As travel to North America from Europe continues to grow throughout the summer, the introduction of American’s first route to Scotland since 2019 ensures even greater adventure opportunities for those travelling from ‘Britain’s other eye’.
Vice president of International Operation, José Freig explained that the customer demand for flights to and from Europe continues to be strong as travellers seek to explore cities full of culture and history. "Edinburgh was a key dot on the map for American Airlines when we first launched our Scottish service back in 2015 and we are excited to return in summer 2025. With this route, our customers in Scotland will have access to one of our fastest growing US hubs in Philadelphia, from where they can connect to explore new destinations the U.S and beyond have to offer,” said Freig.
Chief executive of Edinburgh Airport, Gordon Dewar expressed his delight with welcoming American Airlines back to Edinburgh as it reinstates its direct seasonal service to Philadelphia. "This sees us reconnecting - and significantly surpassing - all of our pre-Covid Transatlantic routes, demonstrating the significant demand North American demand for Edinburgh and Scotland," said Dewar. "Seeing that American Airlines tailfin back in the Scottish capital is something we are all looking forward to, and we know that reconnecting our two historic cities will generate excitement on both sides of the Atlantic."
As the airline continues to grow its trans-Atlantic service, American will also add new routes to Athens, Madrid, Milan and Rome. Launched in 2024, American will also bring back flights to Copenhagen, Naples and Nice for the 2025 summer travel season.
