Larger Jets Coming to Peoria International Airport
Travelers
from the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport will soon be able
to fly larger jets nonstop to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) via
American Airlines.
American
Airlines, with its regional partners, will begin flying CRJ900 jets twice daily
to DFW beginning Feb. 16. The larger jets feature nine first class seats and 67
coach seats, Wi-Fi and slightly more legroom overall.
“We
are very pleased to have American Airlines invest in larger aircraft, including
jets with first class seating, to one of our top destinations,” said Director
of Airports Gene Olson.
“This
is something our business travelers and frequent flyers will very much
appreciate, and it comes on the heels of American adding a new nonstop route to
Charlotte, North Carolina. Both actions show American is very invested in
supporting Central Illinois.”
DFW
is American Airlines’ largest hub, and the Charlotte-Douglas International
Airport (CLT) is the airline’s second-largest hub. Twice-daily flights to
Charlotte started Nov. 4, making it the third destination served by American
Airlines from Peoria. The third is Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
“American
Airlines is giving our community excellent connectivity, and now some first class
options as well,” Olson said.
Though
the first flights on the CRJ900s begin Feb. 16, tickets for those flights are
on sale now.
To
purchase tickets or for more flight information, visit the American Airlines
website at www.aa.com or call American Airlines
Reservations at 1-800-433-7300.
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