How American, Delta, and United Are Prepping for 2025's Super Bowl Surge

Super Bowl weekend is about to kick off and U.S. airlines are braced for a surge in travel.

This Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles face off in New Orleans — and with the game comes the fans. Thousands are heading south from all over the U.S. and beyond.

To accommodate the peak demand, carriers including American Airlines, Delta, and United are making special preparations for key dates surrounding the big game. 

Most major airlines serving New Orleans are preparing for the influx (and exit) of fans from Kansas City and Philadelphia. More than 30 additional nonstop flights between Philly and Louisiana are expected.

Despite neither city being a hub for Delta, the carrier is adding two new nonstop flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans and back. In total, Delta expects to carry 1,300 additional fans for the event. Meanwhile, game-goers coming from Kansas City can hop on an extra flight down, plus two additional options for the return journey. 

Elsewhere, low-cost carrier Frontier has added an extra service down and back from Philade