The bigger airlines problem is actually their over-heads.With Trade Union activities and human rights activism they can not fire staff at their will although with advent of Computors many departments require closure in airlines.The advantage these airlines have is actually their manpower, skilled & experienced. So American Airlines is using it for its expansion in discovering new routes.Brazil being the most populous country in South America and second only to US in its population in Western Hemisphere is the most obvious new destination for American Airlines.This new schedule will connect Rio & Houston ahead of FIFA world cup and 2016 OLYMPICS this American Airlines think tanks deserve appreciation.Today if they are starting flights between Dallas & Rio it is not ending here.They are planning 4 flights a week between Miami & Brasilia whereas existing flights are also being increased for the coming season.These flights if required would be reduced in frequency for April-June low season and would again gain momentum from June onwards.
Additional flights by American Airlines would give boost to tourism and business travel and we can foresee many more carriers adding Brazilian destinations on their net work in times to come.This competition in air would definitely bring competition in prices finally bringing more economy to air travel in the region and Latin American travelers who pay in thousands today will enjoy Cheap flights for Hundreds instead.
This announcement has enthrilled Dallas Mayor who says :
Here is the new schedule effective Dec. 16 – April 4, 2011:
AA 251 from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Rio (GIG) on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday
Departs: 7:45 p.m. Arrives: 10:25 a.m. (next day)**
AA 250 from Rio (GIG) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) on Wednesday,
Friday and Sunday
Departs: 11:15 p.m. Arrives 6:25 a.m. (next day)**
**These times are accurate at the time the service begins but may
be adjusted later due to Daylight Saving Time in both the U.S. and
Brazil.
American also offers daily nonstop service from DFW and New York’s JFK International Airport to Sao Paulo, plus multiple flights to and from Brazil through its hub at Miami International Airport, including Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Recife, and Salvador. With the addition of the new DFW to Rio service American will offer 77 weekly flights to Brazil.
