American Airlines Begins Nonstop Service Between Chicago O'Hare And Dusseldorf, Germany

CHICAGO, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — American Airlines launches new service today to Dusseldorf, Germany, from its hub at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, adding a new destination to American’s global route map. The new flight, operated with a Boeing 767-300 aircraft with 28 Business Class seats and 184 Main Cabin seats, offers customers the opportunity to conveniently travel to Germany and to nearby Belgium and the Netherlands.

“We are very excited to be offering this new route to one of Europe’s premier business destinations,” said Franco Tedeschi, American’s Vice President – Chicago. “This new route augments our existing European service from Chicago and the route launched recently by our oneworld® and codeshare partner, airberlin, from O’Hare to Berlin. Having two new fights to Germany is a win-win for Chicago business and leisure travelers.”

“The ability to reach foreign markets with direct flights has a profound effect on our economy,” said Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie Andolino. “It represents a great opportunity to grow business and tourism. In fact, the annual economic impact to the Chicago area from this new service is estimated at $125 million. This service will further enhance strong business connections between Germany and Chicago. Germany is a top investor in our city. There are about 200 Germany-based companies in the Chicago area at 500 locations.”