07/23/2019

Erlanger, Ky. (July 23, 2019) – American Airlines announced it will begin daily seasonal service to Phoenix from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) beginning December 18, 2019 through April 6, 2020. The route flies during the Christmas/New Year’s holiday, Spring Break and Cincinnati Reds Spring Training using A319 aircraft (120 seat configuration).

Tickets are on sale Monday, July 29, 2019. Daily flight times include:

• Departs CVG at 4:15 p.m.; arrives PHX at 6:44 p.m.
• Departs PHX at 9:35 a.m.; arrives CVG at 3:10 p.m.

“We’re the biggest airline in Phoenix and will continue to grow, especially during the peak winter when customers want to visit the most,” said Vasu Raja, Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning. “We’re looking forward to providing even more choices for our customers with new routes and increased service to key markets.”

“We’re excited American is adding service to Phoenix as another nonstop flight option for travelers during the peak winter season,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “American serves more than 1.1 million travelers to and from CVG on an annual basis, and this addition will continue their growth.”

Phoenix becomes the ninth nonstop destination from CVG for American Airlines, with service to Dallas (DFW); Chicago (ORD); Charlotte (CLT); Philadelphia (PHL); Miami (MIA); Washington, DC (DCA); New York City (JFK and LGA). The airline will now offer more than 245 weekly departures from CVG Airport.