YVR Celebrates American Airlines' New Service to Chicago

May 7, 2018 · Richmond, B.C.

Daily non-stop service showcases airline’s strategy to strengthen Canadian service

Vancouver International Airport / Aéroport international de Vancouver (YVR) welcomed the inaugural flight of American Airlines’ new route between YVR and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The daily, year-round service complements their current flights from YVR to Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Phoenix and is part of American Airlines’ strategy to strengthen service to Canada in 2018.

“We’re thrilled that American Airlines is introducing a new service to Chicago from YVR,” said Anne Murray, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Vancouver Airport Authority. “Chicago is a popular destination for leisure travel and business. The addition of this daily flight between Vancouver and Chicago provides travellers with even more options to the Midwest region of the U.S.”

Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and ORD is one of the world’s busiest airports. For those travelling on from American Airlines’ hub in Chicago, the flight is conveniently timed to connect with their extensive domestic and international schedule at ORD. The flight departs YVR at 11:00 p.m. and arrives at ORD at 5:14 a.m. the next day. The return flight leaves ORD at 8:35 p.m. and arrives at YVR at 11:14 p.m.

“American has proudly served Vancouver for more than 30 years and Chicago will become a great addition to our existing network,” said Sean Lee, American Airlines general manager for YVR. “There is growing demand for travel between the U.S. and Canada and American is meeting that demand with a great product, operated by the best team that can connect travellers to the largest network in the world.”

The route is operated on a Boeing 737-800 with seat capacity for 160 passengers, featuring 16 Business Class recliner seats, 30 Main Cabin Extra seats, and 114 standard Economy seats. This new service benefits the local economy with close to 50 new jobs and contributes $4.7 million to B.C.’s GDP.

New services such as this are made possible thanks to YVR’s five-year rates and charges program, ConnectYVR. The program provides a highly competitive rate structure and includes rates lower than any other major airport in Canada and competing U.S. airports.

For further details on this new service and to book online, please visit www.aa.com.

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About Vancouver Airport Authority

Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that manages Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Canada's second busiest airport, YVR served 24.2 million passengers in 2017. Fifty-six airlines serve YVR, connecting people and businesses to more than 127 non-stop destinations worldwide. In 2016, YVR received CAPA Centre for Aviation’s prestigious Airport of the Year Award and was voted Best Airport in North America for the ninth consecutive year in the Skytrax World Airport Awards in 2018. Vancouver Airport Authority is a dedicated community partner and in 2017 donated more than $1,000,000 to local organizations. We are committed to creating an airport that British Columbia can be proud of: a premier global gateway, local economic generator and community contributor.

About American Airlines Group

American Airlines and American Eagle offer an average of nearly 6,700 flights per day to nearly 350 destinations in more than 50 countries. American has hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. American is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, whose members serve more than 1,000 destinations with about 14,250 daily flights to over 150 countries. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. In 2015, its stock joined the S&P 500 index. Connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.