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In April, American Airlines stuck a finger in the eye of America’s new pastime, telling six NFL franchises that the company no longer would provide charter services for their road games.

The Steelers disclosed Thursday that they have a new airline. Via Jill Beckman of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers will use Miami Air International when the team travels in 2017.

In addition to the Steelers, the American also dumped the Dolphins, Ravens, Colts, Jaguars, and Cardinals. American will continue to service the Cowboys, Panthers, and Eagles.

A source told PFT in April that up to 20 teams could be facing loss of charter service, with United and Delta possibly joining American. There have been no subsequents reports or announcements indicating that United, Delta, or any other airlines had indeed stopped servicing NFL teams.

UPDATE 8:50 a.m. ET: According to the team, the Dolphins also have secured charter services with Miami Air for 2017.

UPDATE 9:02 a.m. ET: The Jaguars have made arrangements as well, but the team said that it does not publicize its private arrangements.

UPDATE 10:04 a.m. ET: The Colts also have made arrangements, but they also have chosen not to disclose them at this time.

wjcandee wrote:

Miami Air is a first-rate charter carrier, but a 734 seems a little small for a football team. At one point, the Bills were using a World Airways MD11 for road games. Maybe they will split into two jets.

United_fan wrote:

Would a 734 have the range to fly the Dolphins,to say,Seattle ?

freakyrat wrote:

Miami Air also uses Boeing 737-800's

wjcandee wrote:

freakyrat wrote:

Miami Air also uses Boeing 737-800's

Right, but the 734s are the ones in VIP config. At least last time I looked.

910A wrote:

United_fan wrote:

Would a 734 have the range to fly the Dolphins,to say,Seattle ?

The only west coast game for Dolphins in 2017 will be to Los Angeles to play the Chargers...if felt weird to type LA and the Chargers in the same sentence.

This state of the art aircraft offers a single class configuration of 168 seats, and gives you improved fuel efficiency, comfort and flexibility – with extra legroom. This aircraft can also be reconfigured with various options that include up to 48 first class seats. It has the ability to fly non-stop from most US and Canadian cities to many popular destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico and also to Hawaii from the West coast.