American Airlines Adding New Cross Country Route From John Wayne

March 1st 2023: American Airlines has announced that they are adding a new cross country route from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The new service will begin July 5th and run through August 14th although the end date could be pushed back depending on demand on the new route.

The new route will use a 196 seat Airbus A321neo which has 20 first class recliners, 47 main cabin extra seats plus 129 standard economy seats. The new 2,099 mile flight is at the moment only scheduled for a six week run but as previously stated could be extended depending on demand for the route.