American Airlines to launch Manchester to New York flights

American Airlines will launch flights from Manchester Airport to New York next year, it has been announced.

The carrier confirmed that it would provide a non-stop daily route to John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York from May 16th until September 30th.

American Airlines already offers up to seven weekly flights to Chicago from Manchester Airport, a route that it has provided for more than 20 years.

"We believe this new service to New York will prove equally popular, providing a great connection not only to one of the world's most exciting cities but also to the many destinations we serve from JFK," said Craig Kreeger, the airline's senior vice-president of international services.

Andrew Cornish, managing director of Manchester Airport, commented: "We're delighted that American Airlines have decided to launch their second long-haul service between Manchester and North America."

The US airline also serves the British market with its range of services from Heathrow Airport, which includes flights to Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami and Boston.

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