Texas Border Business
McALLEN, Texas – McAllen International Airport (MFE) announced today that American Airlines will launch new daily nonstop service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), with ticket sales opening December 20, 2025, and service beginning June 4, 2026. In American’s recent announcement, Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning stated, “American is proud to offer unmatched connectivity across the United States. Today, we’re furthering our commitment with new routes designed to help customers realize their travel goals in 2026 from important hubs such as Chicago and Phoenix. With new routes from places like McAllen, Texas and more, we’re providing residents one-stop access to seal business deals, take a dream vacation with friends or family and enjoy soccer matches on the global stage.”
“We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with American Airlines and are excited to launch this daily service to Phoenix. This route will enhance westward connectivity for our region as well as offer daily, non-stop service to a key business and tourist destination. We are proud to partner with American Airlines to offer this air service in Summer of 2026,” said McAllen Mayor, Javier Villalobos.
The new year-round route will operate a daily flight connecting McAllen and the Texas’ Rio Grande Valley with Arizona’s Valley of the Sun. With the addition of this new route, American Airlines will now serve two major hub destinations from McAllen International Airport. Flight schedules and fares are available exclusively at AA.com.
“American Airlines’ decision to launch daily, year-round nonstop service from McAllen to Phoenix is a tremendous win for our residents, our businesses, and the entire Rio Grande Valley,” said McAllen City Manager, Isaac J. Tawil. “This new route strengthens McAllen’s position as a gateway for commerce, tourism, and family connectivity, while expanding access to one of the nation’s most important aviation hubs. I’m deeply proud of our Airport team, whose diligent, persistent work in air service development continues to deliver real opportunities for our community. We are grateful for American’s continued investment in McAllen and look forward to the growth this service will help unlock.”
“This new nonstop service directly connects McAllen International Airport to Arizona’s capital while providing our region with an additional strategic gateway to the West Coast and bring more connectivity through another American Airlines Hub to destinations worldwide,” said McAllen International Airport Director, Jeremy A. Santoscoy, P.E.
