Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber Of Commerce: AMERICAN AIRLINES ADDS NON-STOP MAINLINE CHARLOTTE FROM AVP; EXPANDS SERVICE TO CHARLOTTE A ...

Press release from Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce:

September 16, 2021

Avoca, PA (September 15, 2021) – The Bi-County Airport Board and Team AVP are pleased to announce the expansion of air service from American Airlines from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to both Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) and to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).

American will add mainline service on two of the four daily flights to both effective November 2, 2021.  The two mainline flights to/from Charlotte will be operated with 128-seat Airbus A319 aircraft. These aircraft feature a three-class cabin to ensure all passengers enjoy multiple amenities, including free streaming entertainment and USB ports. The remaining two daily flights to/from Charlotte will be operated with Canadair Regional Jet 900 aircraft. These aircraft are designed to hold 76 passengers in a dual-class cabin, with everyone on board able to enjoy a window or aisle seat. 

“American is eager to add mainline aircraft service between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and our Charlotte hub,” said Brian Znotins, American Airlines Vice President of Network Planning. “Flying an Airbus A319 aircraft on this route provides Northeast Pennsylvanians with greater access to our global network where they can get back to business or reconnect with family and friends.”

In addition, American will upgrade its equipment between AVP and Chicago O’Hare beginning November 3, 2021. All flights to/from Chicago will be operated with 65-seat SkyWest Bombardier-manufactured Canadair Regional Jet 700 aircraft, featuring a three-class cabin to ensure passengers enjoy comfortable and convenient flights.

This press release was produced by Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.