Travelers out of the Quad Cities International Airport will soon be able to fly nonstop to the Queen City.
American Airlines announced direct flights to Charlotte, the first new destination added to the airport in years. There will be two daily flights to Charlotte, one scheduled to leave at 6:50 a.m. and the other at 4:30 p.m. The addition has been part of a priority to add more air service to the airport.
“This is a big win for the Quad Cities region,” said Dave Herrell, president/CEO of Visit Quad Cities. “Increasing air service and improving connectivity year-round for business and leisure travel continues to be an important strategic priority for our destination and community. We are thrilled and grateful for the strong partnership with the American Airlines team and look forward to that inaugural flight to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in December.
“Our Quad Cities International Airport is an economic development engine for the region, and it is imperative that we drive increased demand to be competitively positioned for the future,” Herrell said.
American Airlines will start taking reservations for flights to Charlotte starting Saturday, July 15.
