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American Airlines is making travel easier for Syracuse University football fans by adding nonstop flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to South Bend, Indiana. The flights are scheduled to coincide with the Syracuse Orange's game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, November 22, 2025, just before Thanksgiving.
The special nonstop flight will depart from Syracuse at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, November 21, and return from South Bend at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 23. This service aims to accommodate fans traveling to support their team at Notre Dame Stadium.
Tickets for these flights will be available for purchase on American Airlines' website starting late Sunday, June 29. According to InformNNY.com, the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority announced the addition of these flights to support the fans attending the game.
The initiative highlights the airline's commitment to providing convenient travel options for sports enthusiasts. WSYR-TV also reported that this service will enhance the fan experience by offering a direct travel route to the game.