American Airlines. AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images via Getty Images American Airlines is cutting select services to South America due to COVID-19. Rising COVID-19 cases in these countries have decreased flight demands. The airline's flights to Brazil, Chile, and Peru have been impacted by this decision. See more stories on Insider's business page. American Airlines is reducing flights to select South American destinations due to a decreased demand amid COVID-19 surges, the airline confirmed to Insider.The coronavirus pandemic has been ravaging parts of South America in recent weeks.