As of November 2024, four major airlines will operate new direct flights covering more than 6,000 miles between leading cities in the U.S. and Europe. Long-haul flights are becoming a significant feature of international air travel, catering to passengers traveling for both business and leisure.
According to data from aviation analytics company Cirium, ITA Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines aim to adopt a competitive strategy in the transatlantic flight market with these new routes. Here are the key routes offered by these airlines:
ITA Airways: Los Angeles to Rome (LAX-FCO)
ITA Airways will operate weekly flights from Los Angeles to Rome starting in November 2024, providing direct access to Italy. Flight distance: 6,329 miles (10,188 km).
LOT Polish Airlines: Los Angeles to Warsaw (LAX-WAW)
LOT Polish Airlines is expanding in the transatlantic market with its new route from Los Angeles to Warsaw. Flight distance: 6,230 miles (10,026 km), catering to both business and leisure travelers.
Lufthansa: San Diego to Munich (SAN-MUC)
Lufthansa will operate weekly flights from San Diego to Munich. Flight distance: 6,037 miles (9,716 km). This route offers a significant opportunity for both business and leisure travelers.
Turkish Airlines: Flights to Istanbul on 5 Different Routes
Turkish Airlines will operate a total of 5 ultra-long-haul routes from Denver, Seattle, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and Los Angeles (LAX-IST) to Istanbul in November 2024. The flight distance for LAX-IST is set at 6,865 miles (11,049 km).
Increasing Demand for Transatlantic Travel
The transatlantic air travel market is witnessing significant demand from both business professionals and vacationers. In November 2024, four airlines will operate flights exceeding 6,000 miles between the U.S. and Europe. These new routes highlight the strategic importance of the international travel ecosystem.
Passengers save time with the advantage of direct flights, while airlines continue to solidify their positions in the market with competitive prices and connections offered.
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