American Eagle Offers New Iowa Links from Chicago

American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of US major American Airlines, has confirmed it will launch flights to two new destinations in Iowa from its Chicago O’Hare International Airport hub from April 3, 2012. The carrier will introduce twice daily services to both Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City and Waterloo Regional Airport in Waterloo using 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140 jets after being awarded a federal subsidy under the Essential Air Service (EAS) programme to operate the routes.

"We're delighted that American Eagle was selected to provide service to Sioux City and Waterloo from our hub in Chicago," said Gary Foss, Managing Director – Network Planning for American's regional network. "This schedule will allow customers throughout Northern Iowa to make a day trip to Chicago for business or connect through this key international gateway to destinations throughout the American Airlines and oneworld global network."

Meanwhile, also under the EAS programme, American Eagle will introduce double daily flights between Dallas/Fort Worth International and Garden City Regional Airport in Garden City, Kansas from April 3, 2012, again using ERJ-140 equipment.

“We're excited for the regional economic boom that we anticipate as a result of jet service to Dallas/Fort Worth,” said John Doll, Garden City’s Mayor. “Service to Dallas/Fort Worth has been a goal for the community for several years and we're eager to welcome American Eagle to Garden City.”