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American will re-launch service to Maracaibo and Cap-Haitien from MIA
American will re-launch service to Maracaibo and Cap-Haitien from MIA
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MIAMI,
15
June
2026
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15:25 PM
America/New_York
American will re-launch service to Maracaibo and Cap-Haitien from MIA
- American's MIA hub is the largest gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean in the United States.
- American will launch flights to Maracaibo, Venezuela (MAR) from MIA on July 14, just weeks after becoming the first airline to resume flying between the United States and Venezuela.
- American will launch service between Cap-Haitien (CAP) and MIA on Nov. 1, becoming the first U.S. airline to announce the resumption of flights to Haiti.
In its centennial year, American Airlines will further its legacy as the largest airline serving the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America (MCLA) by reaching a record 100 destinations in the region this year. Anchored by the carrier's global hub at Miami International Airport, American will add new service to its 99th and 100th destinations in the region, with flights to Maracaibo, Venezuela (MAR), and Cap-Haitien, Haiti (CAP). American last flew to Maracaibo in 2019 and to Cap-Haitien in early 2020.
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Miami-Dade County continues to strengthen its position as the global gateway to the Americas, and the Caribbea. We welcome American Airlines' resumption of service to Maracaibo, Venezuela, and Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, which will help reconnect families, support economic opportunity, and deepen the longstanding ties between South Florida and these vibrant communities. As American Airlines marks its 100th year, these additions further reinforce Miami International Airport's role as a leading international hub and reflect the continued commitment of MIA's largest carrier to connecting our community with destinations across our region.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
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With service to 100 destinations, American's winter MCLA network is nearly 50% larger than its nearest U.S. competitor. For travelers, that means more nonstop access to destinations unserved by any other U.S. carrier, including Anguilla (AXA); Bimini, Bahamas (BIM); Ocho Rios, Jamaica (OCJ); South Caicos, Turks and Caicos (XSC); Montevideo, Uruguay (MVD); and more.
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American connects the U.S. with Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America better than any other airline. We are committed to serving the needs of travelers by offering the most flights to the most destinations in the region of any U.S. carrier.
Chief Commercial Officer Nat Pieper.
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More service to Venezuela than any other U.S. carrier
American will begin flights to Maracaibo on July 14, offering the only nonstop service from the U.S. This new flight will continue to foster business ties and strengthened relationships with family and friends, adding to American's twice daily service between Miami and Caracas.
American will operate flights from MIA to MAR daily with Embraer 175 aircraft, featuring premium cabin offerings and free high-speed Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T.
Reconnecting Haiti with the United States
American will resume flights to Haiti with flights to Cap-Haitien starting Nov. 1. American will operate daily MIA-CAP service with Boeing 737 aircraft featuring premium cabin offerings and free high-speed Wi-Fi sponsored by AT&T.
Haiti is currently the largest country in the Caribbean by demand unserved by a U.S. carrier. South Florida is home to the largest Haitian American population in the U.S., and additional communities such as New York City and Orlando will also benefit from convenient one-stop connections to CAP.
Miami-Dade County's hometown airline provides extensive service for travelers
American is proud to connect Miami-Dade County to the world with the best network of any airline, featuring more than 410 peak daily departures. This winter, the airline is enhancing its commitment with increased service on key routes for travelers:
- Two daily flights for the full winter season to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
- Up to eight daily flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU)
- Up to four daily flights to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands (STT)
- Two daily flights to Antigua (ANU) starting Oct. 5
- Up to six daily flights to Tortola, British Virgin Islands (EIS)
- Three daily flights to Exuma, Bahamas (GGT) from Dec. 17, 2026-April 5, 2027
- Two daily flights to St. Kitts (SKB) from Dec. 17, 2026-April 5, 2027
In the coming years, American will invest further in premium travel from MIA with a new Flagship® lounge and a re-imagined Concourse D.
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Miami International Airport, America's busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $14 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $212 billion and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.
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