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American Airlines confirms the launch of Chicago-Tokyo service in March 2026
August 28th 2026
American Airlines (AA) listed the Chicago-Tokyo Narita service among the seven new routes it prepared for the northern summer season 2027. Read More » It will be the only new route to Asia-Pacific from the list. The first flight will depart on March 19, instead of March 27, as AA announced in July. The flights will be operated daily using Boeing 787-9 aircraft. “In response to growing customer interest for cherry blossom season in Japan, American will launch service between Chicago and Tokyo on March 19. In addition to providing nonstop access to one of the world’s most vibrant cities, customers can connect beyond to destinations in East and Southeast Asia in partnership with Japan Airlines,” the carrier said. The service will be part of a Pacific joint venture with Japan Airlines (JAL), offering convenient connecting flights from Narita to destinations in Asia, such as Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, and Taipei. American Airlines will be the fourth carrier offering flights between Chicago and Tokyo. United Airlines, All Nippon Airways (ANA), and JAL offer flights to the U.S. city from Tokyo Haneda Airport, while United Airlines is scheduled to launch its own Chicago-Tokyo Narita service on October 24, 2026.
