American Airlines to resume Edinburgh-Philadelphia Route

Gather 'round, tartan enthusiasts and Philly cheesesteak fans alike—American Airlines is making a grand return to Edinburgh! Starting May 24, 2025, the airline will reinstate its daily seasonal route between Edinburgh and Philadelphia, offering a direct flight for those who want to swap haggis for hoagies and bagpipes for baseball.

The direct flight, last spotted in 2019, will cruise the skies aboard a sleek Boeing 787-800. Here’s the flight schedule, so you can set your alarms, pack your kilts, and prepare for some cross-continental escapades:

• Edinburgh (EDI) to Philadelphia (PHL): Flight AA 0279 departs at 11:35 AM and arrives Philadelphia at 2:00 PM on the same day for the season May 24 – October 5. Ideally suited to those who would wish to gain their jet leg with more of afternoon tea.

• Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI): Flight AA 0278 leaves the airport at 7:05 PM and arrives the next day at 7:00 AM (May 23 – October 4). Most fortuitously, in time to get the very early first bus to the highlands – or the very first pub in Edinburgh.

This airborne gathering aims to position Edinburgh Airport, a member of the VINCI Airports network, as the transatlantic hub. This will help the city reclaim its pre-Covid glamour and the Scottish passengers’ epic cross-Atlantic trips will be connected seamlessly once again.

Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive at Edinburgh Airport  - was so happy and declared, “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome American Airlines back! There is no denying the fact that this particular route will definitely address the long hanging demand for traffic between Scotland and North America. We’re ready to welcome our American friends with open arms—and maybe a few extra kilts!”

This was also the gauging sentiment shared by José Freig, who is the Vice President of International Operations for American Airlines. “The leisure market particularly towards Europe, is actually booming and even more to the user friendly cities like Edinburgh. With this route, it has also become easier for Scots to cross over to Philadelphia and explore the city’s famous attractions, and in turn, the residents of that city can indulge in Scottish history and the pipes, without the need to make a stop.

American Airlines to resume Edinburgh-Philadelphia Route

Be it the heritage embraced by the medieval styled buildings in Scotland or beef slabs encapsulated in Philly just American Airlines is at hand to fly the people all over. Grab your stuffs quickly and prepare yourself for a fantastic journey that encompasses wonderful views but it’s not only scenic views which are offered its a journey filled with lots of fun and some wise cracks too probably!!!”

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