Get ready for American Airlines/US Airways crossfleeting…

Crossfleeting? It’s the point where fleets of different airlines start to mix and mingle.

As the merger of American Airlines and US Airways continues apace, the fleets of the two airline will start to intermingle, with US Airways planes flying AA flights, and vice versa.

So, what’s going over to where?

US Airways aircraft will operate American Airlines services from the 1st June, with the following services  switching:

• Charlotte – Chicago O’Hare
• Charlotte – Miami
• Los Angeles – Phoenix

These flights are showing in the reservation systems already:

Note flight 1979/1987 – operated by US Airways 

The next month – commencing 2nd July – , US Airways aircraft will operate selection of services American Airlines flights out of Miami

• Miami – Detroit
• Miami – New Orleans
• Miami – Raleigh
• Miami – Tampa

Again these are showing on American Airlines booking engines:

Finally, some US Airways flights will be operated by American Airline equipment also from the 2nd July

• Phoenix – Detroit
• Phoenix – Newark
• Phoenix – Orange County
• Phoenix – Seattle

Checking the US Airways booking systems, these are still listed as operated by US Airways flights at the moment.

As usual, when mergers happen its important if you’re relying on flying on a certain type of plane to check what you’re flying. This will become more important if you’re used to a certain seating standard or certain amenities.

So check before you book, and check before you fly…

Data: Airline Routes

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