American Airlines plans to increase its flight schedule at Los Angeles hub

American Airlines plans to grow its presence at Los Angeles International Airport following a period where the carrier focused its attention on other parts of the country like its Sun Belt hubs and Chicago. Chief commercial officer Nat Pieper stated that the airline intends to tailor its schedule to the local market and cater more to local Los Angeles customers. This move comes as the carrier currently operates about 32 percent fewer flights from LAX than it did in 2019. Meanwhile, competing legacy carriers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have both signaled strong growth aspirations at the heavily competitive airport, with Delta planning its largest-ever schedule there next year.