United Airlines will add non- stop flights from Elmira-Corning Regional Airport to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in February. In the words of Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli and Airport Director of Aviation Ann Crook, direct daily flights to Chicago is a great news for members of business community , who have long been requesting the service. Chicago is the key destination for many local companies and O’ Hare is one of the country’s largest hubs offering business as well as leisure travelers, connections to more than 160 destinations in United’s global route network. This non-stop service is the result of years of discussion with the airline.
The non-stop daily United Express will be operated by ExpressJet using 50-seat aircraft. Beginning Feb 13, flights will depart Elmira at 6:15 am and 5:30 pm with return service from Chicago at 2:15 pm and 9 pm daily. United Airlines will soon begin marketing the flights with financial help of several area economic development foundations.
The non-stop daily United Express will be operated by ExpressJet using 50-seat aircraft. Beginning Feb 13, flights will depart Elmira at 6:15 am and 5:30 pm with return service from Chicago at 2:15 pm and 9 pm daily. United Airlines will soon begin marketing the flights with financial help of several area economic development foundations.
