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American Airlines cuts Doha, Santa Maria and Tijuana routes in 2026

American Airlines ended service to Doha, Santa Maria and Tijuana in 2026, its first full market withdrawal in years, citing low demand and strategic realignment.

By Published · 7:13 AM · Updated · 1 min read
American Airlines cuts Doha, Santa Maria and Tijuana routes in 2026

Key points

  • American Airlines terminated all flights to Doha Hamad International Airport in March 2026 after operating a Philadelphia‑Doha route since October 2023.
  • The carrier dropped service to Santa Maria Airport in California in May 2026, leaving Allegiant Air as the sole operator there.
  • In August 2026, American ended its Phoenix‑to‑Tijuana nonstop route, which had launched in early 2024 but did not meet passenger expectations.
  • The airline still serves nine other Mexican cities from Phoenix.
  • These exits mark American’s first complete market withdrawals in several years.

American Airlines has exited three destinations entirely in 2026, marking its first complete withdrawals from a full market in several years.

The biggest cut was the termination of all service to Doha Hamad International Airport in Qatar, which ended in March 2026 after the airline had operated a Philadelphia‑Doha Boeing 787‑9 route since October 2023.

Domestically, American ended all service to Santa Maria Airport in California in May 2026; Allegiant Air now serves the airport alone.

In August 2026, the airline dropped its Phoenix‑to‑Tijuana International Airport nonstop route, which had launched in early 2024 and failed to attract the expected passengers. American continues to serve nine other Mexican cities from Phoenix.

Your questions, answered

Why did American Airlines stop flying to Doha?

The airline ended all service to Doha Hamad International Airport in March 2026 after operating a Philadelphia‑Doha route since October 2023.

Which airport in California lost American Airlines service?

American ended all service to Santa Maria Airport in California in May 2026.

What happened to the Phoenix‑to‑Tijuana route?

The route launched in early 2024 but was dropped in August 2026 due to low passenger numbers.

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