NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 8, 2009
Contact:
Barry J. Centini, (570) 602-2000
Avoca, PA -
American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, begins
nonstop jet service with two daily flights between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
International Airport (AVP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on
June 10, 2010.
American Eagle will operate the new service with 50-seat
Embraer ERJ-145 jets.
"We're delighted to launch these new flights to
Pennsylvania," said Gary Foss, Vice President - Planning and Marketing, AA
Regional Network.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Chicago O'Hare (AVP-ORD):
| Flight # |
Departs AVP |
Arrives ORD |
Frequency |
| AA* 3818* |
7:00 AM |
8:04 AM |
Daily |
| AA* 3831 |
12:50 PM |
1:54 PM |
Daily |
Chicago O'Hare to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (ORD-AVP):
| Flight # |
Departs ORD |
Arrives AVP |
Frequency |
| AA* 3791 |
9:30 AM |
12:24 PM |
Daily |
| AA* 3826 |
6:41 PM |
9:30 PM |
Daily |
* Flight begins June 11, 2010
American Eagle operates over 1,500 daily flights
to nearly 160 cities throughout the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, Mexico
and the Caribbean on behalf of American Airlines. American, American Eagle and
the AmericanConnection® airlines serve 250 cities in 40 countries with, on
average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more
than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site,
AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus
personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a
founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which brings together
some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to
offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on
its own. Together, its members serve more than 700 destinations in over 140
countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines,
Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle,
AmericanConnection,
AA.com, We know why you fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of
American Airlines, Inc.
For more information, contact
American Airlines online at www.aa.com.
About Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport:
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is your gateway to Northeastern Pennsylvania, offering area travelers approximately
32 daily arrivals and departures to five major hubs, with one-stop service to over 450 destinations worldwide.
Air service is provided by the following airlines: American Eagle
(Chicago-O'Hare beginning June 10, 2010); Continental Connection (Newark); Delta Connection/Northwest Airlink (Detroit); United Express (Chicago-O'Hare); and US Airways Express (Charlotte and Philadelphia).
For more information, call 1-877-2FLYAVP (235-9287) or visit our web site at www.flyavp.com.
|
