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El Aeropuerto Blue Grass añadirá siete vuelos especiales sin escalas de American Airlines para el Campeonato Mundial Breeders' Cup 2026, conectando Lexington con Boston, Nueva York, Los Ángeles, Miami y Phoenix con llegadas el 29 de octubre y salidas el 1 de noviembre. El evento de dos días en el Hipódromo Keeneland contará con 14 carreras de Grado 1 con más de 34 millones de dólares en premios, y la asistencia estará limitada a 43,000 personas por día. Esta será la cuarta vez que Keeneland alberga el Breeders' Cup, después de haberlo hecho en 2015, 2020 y 2022.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Blue Grass Airport is adding seven special non-stop flights from American Airlines for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, offering travelers enhanced access to one of thoroughbred racing’s premier international events.
The expanded service will include one-time, non-stop flights connecting Lexington to Boston, New York City, Los Angeles, Miami and Phoenix, with arrivals scheduled for Thursday, October 29 and departures on Sunday, November 1. Return flights will also be available from each destination throughout the weekend, giving visitors the full Breeders’ Cup experience on October 30 and 31.
“We’re thrilled that travelers have even more options to experience Breeders’ Cup and everything our region has to offer,” said Eric Frankl, president and CEO of Blue Grass Airport. The expanded service complements American Airlines’ existing year-round non-stop flights from Lexington to Charlotte, Chicago O’Hare and Dallas-Fort Worth.
Keeneland Race Course will host the 2026 Breeders’ Cup for the fourth time, following previous championships in 2015, 2020 and 2022. The two-day festival will feature 14 Grade 1 championship races with more than $34 million in purses and awards, attracting competitors and spectators from around the world.
The airport’s proximity to Keeneland—located directly across the street—makes Blue Grass a convenient gateway for racing enthusiasts. Attendance at the event will be capped at 43,000 per day, and visitors can book tickets now through Breeders’ Cup’s website. Reservations for American Airlines flights are available through aa.com and the airline’s mobile app.
Sources
- Blue Grass Airport
- Keeneland information on hosting 2026 Breeders’ Cup
- Breeders’ Cup World Championships details
- Keeneland ticketing and attendance details
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