American Airlines to exit Santa Maria Airport after less than a year, citing low demand

American Airlines to exit Santa Maria Airport after less than a year, citing low demand

American Airlines will discontinue flights from Santa Maria to Phoenix on May 7 due to a lack of ridership, less than a year after launching the service.

American Discontinues Phoenix – Santa Maria in May 2026 — AeroRoutes

Published at 1300PDT / 2000GMT 17MAR26American Airlines in May 2026 plans to discontinue Phoenix – Santa Maria route, about 7 months after service launch. The Oneworld member currently operates 1 daily flight with Skywest CRJ900 aircraft.Last flight is scheduled on 06MAY26.AA4826 PHX1341 – 1533SMX CR9 DAA4825 SMX0503 – 0650PHX CR9 D