American Airlines was the first to announce that it would cancel flights to 15 cities and towns around the country. According to a statement on Aug. 20, the suspension will be in effect starting Oct. 7 and will continue through Nov. 3, however it is likely that service could be stopped indefinitely. So, read on, and find out which places will soon be off-limits. And for areas you can actually go to, check out the 13 Underrated Places That Americans Are Allowed to Visit Now. Airport code: SPI Springfield is the state capital of Illinois and the one-time home of President Abraham Lincoln. It is 100 miles north of St. Louis, Mo., and 200 miles south of Chicago. Airport code: HVN New Haven is a coastal city perched on the shores of the Long Island Sound and home to Yale University. It is 40 miles south of Hartford, and 80 miles north of New York City. And for more safe escapes to drive to, check out the 9 Easy Weekend Getaways on the East Coast. Airport code: DRT Del Rio is a small city on the border of Texas and Mexico, 150 miles west of San Antonio. Airport code: PGV Don’t confuse this town with Greenville, S.C., which is a much larger outpost in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The North Carolina sibling is a quaint riverfront enclave, 85 miles east of Raleigh. And for more adorable districts, check out The Most Beautiful Small Town in Every State. Airport code: ROW Roswell is famous for its alleged alien sightings and UFO research center. It is 200 miles southeast of Albuquerque and 200 miles northeast of El Paso, Texas. Airport code: JLN Joplin is a major metropolitan area in southwest Missouri, just off of historic Route 66. It is 150 miles south of Kansas City, Mo. Airport code: SWF New Windsor is a charming hamlet along the Hudson River, near the Catskill Mountains. Roughly 70 miles north of New York City, it is a popular getaway for Manhattanites looking for a break from the concrete jungle. And for more gorgeous drives, These Are the Best Road Trips in New England. Airport code: AZO Kalamazoo is a manufacturing and industrial hub along its namesake river. It sits 50 miles south of Grand Rapids. Airport code: LCH Lake Charles is a lively creative community hidden in the Louisiana bayou. It is 140 miles east of Houston, Texas, and 200 miles west of New Orleans. Airport code: SUXae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Sioux City is an underrated destination on the Missouri River. It is 85 miles south of Sioux Falls and about 100 miles north of Omaha, Neb. Airport code: FLO Florence is a small stopover along I-95, the main highway that runs up the East Coast. It marks the half-way point (115 miles) between Charleston, S.C., and Charlotte, N.C. Airport code: HTS Set along the Ohio River bordering both Kentucky and Ohio, Huntington is the largest city in this region of West Virginia. It is 130 miles equidistant from Lexington, Ky., as well as Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio. Airport code: SWO Stillwater is the tenth largest city in the state and a quick day trip from Tulsa and Oklahoma City, both 65 miles away. Airport code: IPT This riverside town is where you’ll find the Pennsylvania College of Technology campus. It is 85 miles from Harrisburg and Scranton. Airport code: DBQ Dubuque hugs the Mississippi River, 200 miles east of Des Moines. And for more accessible waterfront areas, check out the 17 Stunning Islands That Americans Are Allowed to Visit Now.
