6 days Ago By Mia Ping-Chieh Chen
American Airlines will reintroduce nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) starting April 4, 2025, according to the data shown by aviation analytics company Cirium , marking a return after more than six years. The airline had previously served the route with Airbus A319 s until February 13, 2017. This time, the service will utilize Boeing 737-800 aircraft, a move expected to intensify competition with Breeze Airways , which also operates flights on this route.
A one-way flight starts at $397, according to the carrier's website. American's new schedule consists of daily flights between the two cities Flight AA814 (LAX-PIT): Departure time: 09:00 local time Arrival time: 16:47 local time Flight AA814 (PIT-LAX): Departure time: 17:57 local time Arrival time: 20:05 local time A competitive landscape American's reentry into the market positions it directly against Breeze Airways. Breeze, known for its affordable fares and point-to-point strategy, operates Airbus A220-300 aircraft on the route.
The competition will likely revolve around pricing, frequency, and passenger amenities. Below is a quick look at Breeze's flight information: Flight MX545 (LAX-PIT): Departure time: 12:39 local time Arrival time: 20:28 local time Flight AA814 (PIT-LAX): Departure time: 09:34 local time Arrival time: 11:58 local time American & Breeze service analysis: April to August 2025 Cirium data from April through August offers a detailed comparison of American Airlines’ and Breeze Airways’ planned operations. The figures highlight the scale of American Airlines’ commitment to the route, particularly in terms of flights, available seats, and Available Seat Miles (ASMs).
Month Operator Orig Dest Flight Seats ASMs April AA LAX PIT 27 4,644 9,919,584 AA PIT LAX 27 4,644 9,919,584 MX LAX PIT 12 1,644 3,511,584 MX PIT LAX 12 1,644 3,511,584 May AA LAX PIT 31 5,332 11,389,152 AA PIT LAX 31 5,332 11,389,152 MX LAX PIT 13 1,781 3,804,216 MX PIT LAX 13 1,781 3,804,216 June AA LAX PIT 30 5,160 11,021,760 AA PIT LAX 30 5,160 11,021,760 MX LAX PIT 19 2,603 5,560,008 MX PIT LAX 19 2,603 5,560,008 July AA LAX PIT 31 5,332 11,389,152 AA PIT LAX 31 5,332 11,389,152 MX LAX PIT 23 3,151 6,730,536 MX PIT LAX 23 3,151 6,730,536 August AA LAX PIT 31 5,332 11,389,152 AA PIT LAX 31 5,332 11,389,152 MX LAX PIT 22 3,014 6,437,904 MX PIT LAX 22 3,014 6,437,904 In April, American 54 flights planned, offering 9,288 seats and nearly 19.8 million ASMs, while Breeze Airways scheduled only 24 flights, offering 3,288 seats and just over 7 million ASMs. This trend persists across the summer months, with American Airlines maintaining a higher frequency and capacity.
American consistently leverages its Boeing 737-800 aircraft to maximize efficiency and capacity, allowing it to accommodate more passengers than Breeze’s Airbus A220-300. In total, American will operate 300 flights between April and August both ways, compared to Breeze’s 178 flights during the same period. The flight was short and uneventful.
A closer look at American's 737-800s American Airlines currently operates 303 Boeing 737-800s, with an average age of 15.1 years, according to the data on Planespotters.net .
The planes have 16 First Class seats, 24 Premium Economy seats, and 132 Economy seats. The Breeze's A220-300 is also a modern and efficient aircraft. The A220 features a configuration of 12 seats in business class and 125 seats in economy, with 45 of those offering extra legroom.
Data from Planespotters.net shows that Breeze currently has 32 A220s in service, with an average fleet age of 1.7 years, underscoring its emphasis on modern equipment.
With demand for travel between Los Angeles and Pittsburgh expected to rise, travelers can anticipate competitive pricing and enhanced service offerings from both carriers. In addition to this route, American Airlines recently revealed that it will expand its network to Athens, Greece (ATH), Madrid (MAD), Milan (MXP), and Rome (FCO) and restart flights to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI) for the first time since 2019..
