It will be the first time American has provided the nonstop route during summer months.
“People have really responded favorably to that route, so it’s coming back earlier,” said Marty Lenss, Cedar Rapids’ airport director. “And it looks to be moving to a year-round route, so that’s great.”
For the last two winters, American offered nonstop flights between Cedar Rapids and Phoenix from November until April. This winter, American offered a second daily flight.
The service starting in June will have one daily flight, with a second one coming in November.
Lenss said the many “snowbirds” in Cedar Rapids who have winter homes in Arizona and American’s connecting flights out of Phoenix have boosted demand for the route.