American Airlines has announced that it will add three Brazilian cities to its South American destinations: direct flights from Miami to Belo Horizonte and Salvador, with a connecting flight to Recife from Salvador. Service to Salvador and Recife will operate daily, with three flights a week to Belo Horizonte. The airline already offers 24 destinations in Latin America, and with the new cities, it will offer more Latin American destinations than any other airline.

A spokesman for the airline cited reasons for the Brazilian expansion, including business and leisure travel opportunities for customers, but during a time when airlines are making large cutbacks, it’s a clear sign of profit potential for the airline. Brazil boosts a strong economy, and with a weak dollar, more Brazilians are traveling abroad.

Starting November 2nd, the airline will begin the new service to the three cities.