American Airlines Will Now Fly To Cape Cod And Islands
Cape Air will be facing even more competition in 2024. American Airlines recently announced they will add flight routes, including Cape Cod.
“American Airlines is adding seven new routes next summer to give customers more ways to plan trips to hike rugged coastal mountains, watch whales breach in Canadian waters, or feel the sea breeze blow in on the shores of Cape Cod,” American Airlines said in a press release.
For the first time ever, Hyannis on Cape Cod will be an official American Airlines destination. Daily flights will be from New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Washington’s Reagan National Airport (DCA). This is part of American Airlines’ six-city expansion.
“New service to Hyannis, expanded service from New York, and more international service grows the largest global network in the United States, connecting more cities than any other U.S. carrier, for a summer like no other,” said Brian Znotins, American Airline’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning.
Plus Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard
Cape Cod Gateway Airport shared the exciting news by posting an official announcement to their Facebook page. They said, “We’re thrilled to share that American Airlines is expanding its wings to Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard with seasonal service from June through September!”
Bangor, Maine, Portland, Maine, and Halifax, Nova Scotia are among the other New England areas that American Airlines will begin to fly to, in addition to Cape Cod. These routes will also be direct from LaGuardia.
This news now gives travelers additional options instead of driving over the bridge (Cape) or opting for ferry services. American joins a select group of other airlines that fly directly to Cape Cod (including Jet Blue), although Cape Air is still expected to have the most frequent Hyannis service.
Flights to Hyannis will become available on October 23 via aa.com or their mobile app. Tickets for other routes went on sale yesterday. You can see the entire new schedule with the service start date here.
3 Massachusetts Wine Establishments You Need To Know About
Today is national wine day. To celebrate, we’ll highlight three Massachusetts wine establishments you need to know about.
In Boston, there are plenty of options to indulge in your wine cravings. Whether it is pairing your favorite glass with a delicious meal in the North End or frequenting one the best wine bars. Rooftop gatherings are also popular wine spots. With the weather warming up, the city provides an excellent backdrop for a few sips at golden hour.
Furthermore, there are numerous wineries in Massachusetts. Some of these small businesses, like Nantucket Vineyard (Cisco), distribute throughout the New England region, while others remain local to New England only. Massachusetts is also the home state of operations like the Boston Showcase Company. They have a long history of designing and distributing products like wine glasses to restaurants in bulk.
In addition, it has become common for wine to be available at stadium events. Fenway Park, TD Garden, Gillette Stadium and all major concert venues offer a wine variation at their ticketed events.
Wine Industry Growth
Earlier this year, Forbes published a detailed report on the positive projections for the wine industry in 2023. “U.S. Wine Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Project,” sales of wine (domestic and imported) topped $66.97 billion, with table wines dominating, followed by sparkling wines (most domestic), whose projected sales will rise 7.7% from 2022 to 2030 and the U.S. wine market size is expected to reach USD 115.03 billion by 2030,” the article quotes.
You can locally partake in national wine day in various ways. Options include simply uncorking your favorite bottle at home, venturing out to a winery, or simply showing your support through ordering online.
In our list highlighting Massachusetts wine establishments to know about, we touch upon three different fields.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
