2 Daily Nonstops Begin July
2, 2010
March 15, 2010/PRN Newswire
- American Eagle Airlines,
the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will begin nonstop
service between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and
Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) beginning July 2. The Tri-Cities
Airport is centrally located between the cities of Bristol, Kingsport
and Johnson City, Tennessee and serves the communities of Northeast
Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina. Eagle
will operate service with 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140 jets.
"American Airlines was the first carrier to
operate at Tri-Cities Regional Airport, launching service September
1, 1937, and we are delighted to bring the American brand back,
with service to the Tri-Cities area from our hub in Chicago,"
said Gary Foss, Vice President - Planning and Marketing for the
AA Regional Network. From the Birthplace of Country Music to NASCAR
racing at the Bristol Motor Speedway, the Tri-Cities area has a
tremendous amount to offer. With these new flights to Chicago -
one of America's premier international gateways - local business
travelers will have convenient connections to the West Coast as
well as destinations throughout American's global network."
Known as "America's First Frontier,"
the Tri-Cities area boasts numerous historic sites and a rich heritage
forged by America's first settlers.
"American Eagle's new commercial airline service
in Tri-Cities will bring even more business to East Tennessee,"
said U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.). "This connection
to a big commercial center like Chicago makes sense and will help
create jobs and grow the economy in the region."
"New air service from the Tri-Cities to Chicago
will be a big plus for the region and the local economy," said
U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.).
"I am pleased that American Airlines will
now offer direct flights from Tri-Cities Regional Airport to Chicago,"
said Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.). "This new opportunity will directly
impact accessibility, strengthen our economy, and influence development."
"The Airport Commission is pleased to be able
to work with American Airlines on providing direct service to their
Chicago O'Hare hub from Tri-Cities Regional Airport," said
Ken Maness, Chairman, Tri-Cities Airport Commission. "The connections
available in Chicago will give travelers many new opportunities
for national and international destinations."
The schedule for flights between Chicago and Tri-Cities,
Tennessee (all times local) is:
| Chicago O' Hare to Tri-Cities (ORD-TRI) |
Flight |
Departs |
Arrives |
Days |
4121 |
12:50 p.m. |
3:40 p.m. |
Daily |
4126 |
8:25 p.m. |
11:15 p.m. |
Daily |
| |
|
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| Tri-Cities to Chicago O'Hare (TRI-ORD) |
Flight |
Departs |
Arrives |
Days |
4117 |
6:10 a.m. |
7:00 a.m. |
Daily |
4122 |
4:05 p.m. |
5:00 p.m. |
Daily |
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For more information on Tri-Cities Regional Airport,
visit their website at www.triflight.com.
