FLIGHTS from Edinburgh Airport to the American city of Philadelphia will return next year, it has been announced.
American Airlines said it will reinstate its Edinburgh to Philadelphia route next summer for the first time since 2019.
The daily seasonal route will run from May 24 to October 5 and will be served by a Boeing 787-800 aircraft.
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Flights will leave Edinburgh at 11.35am and will arrive in Philadelphia at 2pm.
The travel firm said the reintroduction of the transatlantic route is due to the growing popularity of people wanting to explore Scotland from America.
Gordon Dewar, chief executive at Edinburgh Airport, said it is great to see American Airlines return the service and that he hopes it will “generate excitement” on both sides of the Atlantic.
He said: “We are delighted to be welcoming American Airlines back to Edinburgh as they reinstate their direct seasonal service to Philadelphia. This sees us reconnecting – and significantly surpassing – all of our pre-Covid transatlantic routes, demonstrating the significant demand North American demand for Edinburgh and Scotland.
“Seeing that American Airlines tailfin back in the Scottish capital is something we are all looking forward to, and we know that reconnecting our two historic cities will generate excitement on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Jose Freig, vice president of international operations for American Airlines, added that Philadelphia gives Scottish travellers a great chance to explore other parts of the United States.
He said: “The customer demand for flights to and from Europe continues to be strong as travellers seek to explore cities full of culture and history. Edinburgh was a key dot on the map for American Airlines when we first launched our Scottish service back in 2015 and we are excited to return in summer 2025.
“With this route, our customers in Scotland will have access to one of our fastest growing US hubs in Philadelphia, from where they can connect to explore new destinations the US and beyond has to offer.”
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