American Airlines Cargo launches DUB–DFW route

Today, American Airlines Cargo said it is launching a nonstop 787 passenger service between Dublin (DUB) and Dallas Fort-Worth (DFW) that will operate from June to September. The carrier said it is anticipating continued growth in the manufacturing sector in Texas, naming computer parts, medical devices, machinery, oil industry equipment, aviation parts and pharmaceuticals as likely cargo candidates for the belly space on the route.

American already offers a few trans-Atlantic connections out of DUB – including services to Charlotte (CLT), Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Philadelphia (PHL), and a seasonal service from Shannon (SNN) to PHL.  The new DUB-DFW route will be the first flight connecting the two hubs in the airline’s history.

The combination carrier has been ramping up its commitment to cargo in recent years. Last week, it released its annual traffic results for the 2018 year, in which it broke its record for total cargo volume moved in one year.