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AVL adds flights to D.C., Boston, Chicago

By Lightning Reports, Published: February 26, 2021

Citing increasing interest in travel to the Asheville area, American Airlines and Asheville Regional Airport announced launching new daily nonstop service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) as well as new Saturday service to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in time for summer.

Service to DCA begins June 3 and will operate through Sept. 7. Flights to BOS and ORD begin June 5 and will operate through Nov. 6 and Sept. 4, respectively. All flights will be operated on regional aircraft equipped with 76 seats in a two-cabin configuration.

With the addition of these new routes, American will operate a record of 12 peak day flights at AVL.

“American continues to show significant commitment to the western North Carolina market,” AVL Executive Director Lew Bleiweis said. “It is exciting to welcome these new routes this summer, which are great new options for travelers. The connectivity American offers is very important to the quality air service available at AVL, and I thank them for their amazing partnership.”

“As more customers look for opportunities to get away and explore the great outdoors, American is eager to expand travel options to the Asheville region,” said Brian Znotins, vice president of Network Schedule and Planning for American. “In-airport and on board, our team has taken every effort to ensure the well-being of customers throughout their travels while offering more flexibility and choice than ever before.”