FORT WORTH– American Airlines (AA) is relaunching nonstop service between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) after a 17-year gap.
The previously unserved route will resume on December 18, 2025, offering daily seasonal flights through January 5. The reinstated connection strengthens American’s holiday offerings to Colorado’s ski destinations.
Photo: Bill AbbottAmerican Airlines Restarts Route After 17 Years
American Airlines (AA) will reconnect its Charlotte, North Carolina hub (CLT) with Eagle County, Colorado (EGE), a market it last served in March 2008.
The revived route will offer nonstop flights aboard an Airbus A319 aircraft, restoring direct access between the Southeast and one of Colorado’s major ski gateways.
This move is part of a broader holiday expansion at Eagle County, where American will serve seven destinations during the winter season.
Alongside Charlotte, American operates year-round service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and seasonal routes from Chicago (ORD), Miami (MIA), Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), and New York (JFK).
The carrier emphasized that travelers from more than 350 global cities can reach EGE with just one connection via CLT.
Photo: James Cridland | FlickrMarket Resumption After Nearly Two Decades
The Charlotte–Vail route was last served in 2008 by US Airways using a Boeing 757-200, before its merger with American. Since then, the market has been without nonstop service, with passengers relying on connecting itineraries or flying to alternate airports.
Traffic demand for the route has grown. According to Cirium Diio schedule data, the market generated 9 passengers daily each way (PDEW) as of March 2025, with an average round-trip fare of $1,088. This reflects an increase from 6 PDEW in March 2024.
American holds the dominant market share in Charlotte (78%) and commands 54% of the Eagle County market. The resumed route further strengthens its position against competitors like United Airlines (UA), which recently launched new service to EGE from Washington Dulles (IAD).
Photo: By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia – American Airlines, N804AW, Airbus A319-132, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41996012Route Details and Competitive Landscape
Route: Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – Eagle County (EGE)
Aircraft: Airbus A319
Service Dates: Dec. 18 – Jan. 5
Previously Operated: Last served March 2008 by US Airways (757-200)
Current Market Status: Unserved
Market Share (YE Mar 2025):
- American Airlines: 76%
- United Airlines: 19%
- Delta Air Lines: 3%
Point of Sale (YE Mar 2025):
- CLT: 91%
- EGE: 9%
American’s decision comes amid rising demand for premium leisure travel during the ski season, and it positions the airline to retain its market lead in both origin and destination points.
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