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As I wrote about earlier today, American Airlines is expanding its international network with the launch of daily nonstop flights between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) beginning on March 27th.
The new route becomes American’s 11th long-haul destination from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and will be operated year-round using a Boeing 787-9 aircraft with 30 Flagship® Business suites, 21 Premium Economy, and 254 Economy Class seats. These are not the newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft that designated 787-9P. I recently flew that aircraft to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) (review here).
The service is being launched in partnership with Japan Airlines under the carriers’ Pacific Joint Business agreement, providing travelers with convenient one-stop connections beyond Tokyo to destinations across Asia including Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), and Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
To celebrate the announcement, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom joined employees and customers at the Hall of Flags in Terminal 3 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to highlight the airline’s continued investment in its Midwest hub. In addition to Tokyo, American is adding two new domestic destinations to/from Chicago this winter:
- Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) (2x daily; starts on November 2nd)
Ontario International Airport (ONT) (daily; starts on November 7th)
The new routes are part of American’s ongoing expansion at the airport, where the airline has added more than 30 destinations in recent years while investing in an enhanced customer experience. Those upgrades include a new 10,000-square-foot Admirals Club® lounge, Flagship® Suite-equipped international aircraft with lie-flat seats and privacy doors on select routes, and expanded premium seating options across its network.
Anthony’s Take: With Tokyo consistently ranking among travelers’ most desired destinations, the new nonstop service gives customers in Chicago another direct gateway to Japan while strengthening American’s competitive position in the Asia-Pacific market.
(Featured Image Credit: American Airlines.)
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