American Airlines has suspended six domestic routes effective today, 5 August 2026, with all suspensions running through 5 October. The airline cites soaring jet fuel prices as the primary driver.
Which Routes Are Affected
The suspended routes are split between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT):
From Los Angeles (LAX):
- LAX → Cleveland Hopkins (CLE)
- LAX → Columbus John Glenn (CMH)
- LAX → Pittsburgh International (PIT)
- LAX → Washington Dulles (IAD)
From Charlotte (CLT):
- CLT → Ontario International, California (ONT)
- CLT → Sacramento International (SMF)
All six routes are suspended through 5 October 2026. American has confirmed that passengers with existing bookings will receive either full refunds or complimentary rebooking onto alternate connections.
How to Rebook or Claim a Refund
Travellers on affected bookings should contact American Airlines directly via aa.com or call the reservations line. Refunds should be processed to the original payment method within 7–10 business days. If you booked through a third-party platform, contact that platform first.
For anyone travelling through Los Angeles or Charlotte during this period, check connecting availability early — these markets will see increased demand on surviving services.
Wider US Flight Disruption Context
These suspensions add to a difficult summer for US domestic air travel. Fuel costs have climbed steadily since Q2 2026, and real-time disruption data from 1 August recorded 231 cancellations and over 4,000 delays across major US hubs.
If you are connecting through LAX and want transport options, see our guide to Los Angeles airport transfers. For Charlotte, check connecting schedules directly with your airline or a GDS before booking ground transport.
We will update this article if American extends the suspensions beyond 5 October.