Only 73% Full: American Airlines' 11 Emptiest Transatlantic Routes [See List & Map Here]
The carrier's European flights are 85% full on average, but some come in a fair way below this mean figure.
By Jake HardimanZimbabwe

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American Airlines has a huge transatlantic footprint, linking various US hubs with destinations all over Europe. On some routes, the Fort Worth-based oneworld founding member competes with its US 'big three' legacy rivals (SkyTeam's Delta Air Lines and Star Alliance's United Airlines) and European heavyweights, while, elsewhere, it has more of a monopoly. Regardless, it always wants every seat filled.
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- 60 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 15, 2026
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- Jake Hardiman
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- Simple Flying