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Qatar Airways will expand its US route network with the introduction of daily passenger flights to Chicago from April 10 next year.
The non-stop service from Doha will be the carrier’s fourth US gateway, following daily operations to New York (JFK), Washington (IAD) and Houston (IAH).
The carrier, which already operates twice-weekly cargo flights to Chicago O’Hare, will use its flagship long-haul Boeing 777-300 Extended Range passenger aircraft on the Doha – Chicago route with an approximate flying time of 15 hours.
Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker said: “As Qatar Airways continues its aggressive expansion, we are pleased to finally offer another gateway in the US, this time to the ‘The Windy City’ of Chicago, five years after we began operations to North America.
“Chicago is a key route for business and leisure travellers alike, connecting them from destinations across India, Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific with a one-stop service via Doha to the Midwest.
“For the people of Chicago and the Midwest, we look forward to offering a great travel experience on the world’s best airline to cities across our network with one-stop convenience through our Doha hub.
“Our onboard experience is distinct and provides an unparalleled commitment to service quality, reinforced by the recent accolade from Skytrax, naming Qatar Airways the world’s best airline for the second consecutive year.”
For tourists visiting Chicago, attractions include Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Architectural River Cruise and the iconic Willis Tower – the tallest building in North America.
It is also home to a huge sports industry covering a variety of different sports attracting travelling fans from around the world.
Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 aircraft operating on the Chicago route will feature 335 seats in a two-class configuration of 42 Business Class seats and 293 in Economy.
Business Class, configured in a spacious 2–2–2 layout, features seats that convert into fully-flat horizontal beds, 17-inch individual TV monitors and an award-winning dining experience.
Flights will depart from Doha at 9.15am, arrive at Chicago at 3.50pm and depart from Chicago at 9.30pm, arriving at Doha at 7pm the next day.
