Cleared for kickoff: American Airlines adds more flights for the Big Game

• American will increase operations to San Jose, California (SJC) more than 450% for football's biggest weekend.
• Between Feb. 5 and 10, 2026, American will add more than 10,000 seats to and from SJC.
• Building on the airline's largest-ever fall football schedule, fans can start booking flights now.

FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines is calling all the right plays with increased flights to San Jose, California (SJC), for the Big Game. Located just 10 minutes from the action, SJC is an ideal gateway for fans going the distance and cheering their teams on.

"The season is just getting started, and American is locking in our game plan to get fans to the Big Game," said Jason Reisinger, American's Managing Director of Global Network Planning. "There's no better way to see the action than live in the stadium, and American has consistently kept fans in mind this season with our largest-ever fall football schedule, and now with added flights for the season's final matchup."

Tickets are available to purchase now at aa.com or through American's mobile app.

From the beach and beyond to the goalpost

SJC is only 10 minutes by car from the stadium, making it an ideal gateway for fans wanting to support their championship team. Between Feb. 5 and 10, 2026, American will grow its operations at SJC by more than 450% to offer travelers a convenient travel experience. In addition to flying larger aircraft on regularly scheduled flights from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Phoenix (PHX), American will add special flights from Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK) and Philadelphia (PHL).

Arrive rested and refreshed before the Big Game on the Airbus A321T from JFK, featuring 10 lie-flat Flagship® First and 20 lie-flat Flagship® Business seats. On the ground at JFK, customers ticketed in Flagship® First will be able to access the exclusive Chelsea Lounge™ experience, featuring a stunning circular champagne bar to toast their team's success, while enjoying a la carte dining amid a relaxed environment. Flagship® Business customers will receive access to the Greenwich Lounge™ experience, offering chef-inspired meals and a premium wine table in addition to the Bridge Bar and Tasting Room experiences.

As the season progresses, American will evaluate opportunities to add additional fan flights for the teams playing in the final showdown.

American's added flights to San Jose (SJC)

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