Originally Posted by
Antarius
AA doesn't even fly LAX-CDG or LAX-MAD. Even if PHL-PRG is doing well, there is no chance they would launch a west coast flight.
The competitive environment is very different, though! There is no alternative between Prague and the West Coast, aside from LAX-WAW and LAX-VIE flights with LOT and Austrian, respectively (on a 789 and 772).
LAX is among top unserved long-haul markets out of PRG:
https://www.prg.aero/en/node/5156 Of course, I know starting a new long-haul flight takes more than just a handful of tourists so am curious about the threshold for starting any such route. On that note, wasn't the 788 built for thinner routes like this one?