Trip connections with Landline
A new and convenient way to travel
Travel in comfort between regional airports and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) or Philadelphia (PHL) airports with Landline. This premium motorcoach experience offers many of the same amenities as a flight and is booked just like any other connecting flight in our network. Check your bags and clear security before your journey begins and relax in leather seats on your way to and from ORD or PHL – with complimentary entertainment, Wi-Fi and power at every seat.
Eligible airports
PHL connections to / from:
- Allentown / Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (ABE)
- Atlantic City, New Jersey (ACY)
- Trenton-Mercer, New Jersey (TTN)
- Wilkes-Barre / Scranton, Pennsylvania (AVP)
- Wilmington, Delaware (ILG)
ORD connections to / from:
- Rockford, Illinois (RFD)
- South Bend, Indiana (SBN)
Benefits
- Earn AAdvantage® miles on Landline travel
- Convenient access to our global network through ORD and PHL
- Check your bags and clear security only once, with seamless bag transfer between plane and motorcoach
- Enjoy free Wi-Fi and entertainment on your way, with power at every seat
- Recline in comfortable seats and relax instead of driving
How it works
Book your trip with American as normal. Instead of a connecting flight, your connection to / from ORD or PHL will show 'Operated by The Landline Company.'
To ORD / PHL:
- Check in for your trip 24 hours before your motorcoach departure – same as you would for a flight.
- Arrive at the airport, check your bags and clear security as normal.
- Board the motorcoach to your assigned seat. We’ll load your bags and transfer them to your final destination.
- Go straight to your connecting gate and board your flight.
From ORD / PHL:
- Check in for your trip 24 hours before your departure.
- Check your bags as normal. We’ll transfer them from the plane to the motorcoach.
- Once you land, go to the gate listed on your boarding pass to board the motorcoach.
- Board the motorcoach to your assigned seat.
- Collect your bags from baggage claim at your final destination.
FAQs
Check your mobile or printed boarding pass for your gate information.
Yes, you can choose your seat on aa.com or in the American app. Otherwise, we’ll assign your seat when you check in for your trip.
Yes, Landline allows pets in the cabin to travel following American Airlines policies.
No, unaccompanied minors are not accepted.
Check the restricted items page for more information.
Yes, every Landline motorcoach is Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible. You can request special assistance when you book or manage your trip online or call us if you have special requests.