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American Airlines to use its largest plane to fly Cowboys to Brazil for NFL game
By Jordan Parker, Aviation Reporter | The Dallas Morning News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
American Airlines is moving one of its largest aircraft to North Texas in September so it can charter a flight for “America’s Team” to a major coastal city in South America.
American, which operates its central hub at DFW International Airport, will use one of its 304-seat Boeing 777-300ER je...
Key takeaway American, which operates its central hub at DFW International Airport, will use one of its 304-seat Boeing 777-300ER jets to shuttle the Dallas Cowboys to Rio de Janeiro for its Week 3 game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The decision by American Airlines to charter a Boeing 777-300ER for the Dallas Cowboys' trip to Rio de Janeiro reinforces the airline's strong ties to the local community. As the central hub at DFW International Airport, American Airlines has long been a key player in North Texas, and its commitment to the Cowboys reflects its investment in the region's sports and entertainment scene. The use of one of its largest aircraft for this charter flight also highlights the importance of DFW Airport as a major transportation hub, capable of handling large and complex operations. With the Cowboys' international game scheduled for late September, fans in Frisco and the surrounding areas will be watching closely to see how the team performs on the global stage, and American Airlines' role in transporting the team will be a point of local pride.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
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What is this story about? American Airlines is moving one of its largest aircraft to North Texas in September so it can charter a flight for “America’s Team” to a major coastal city in South America.
American, which operates its central hub at DFW International Airport, will use one of its 304-seat Boeing 777-300ER je...
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