Latest O'Hare International Airport Stories

Sanders, Comrie, Richards highlight forum urging Port Authority to require airport contractors to give workers decent wages and benefits as taxpayer-subsidized JFK expands QUEENS, N.Y., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Elected officials, clergy and Southeast Queens residents tonight called for community input and fair treatment of sub-contracted workers as JFK Airport expands and Delta Airlines renovates a major terminal. "I read in the paper the other day that Delta Airlines...

CHICAGO, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GO Airport Express, Chicago's premier ground transportation provider, will offer the "Bringing Heroes Home" program to active military personnel in honor of Memorial Day. Under the program, active military personnel in uniform will be provided free rides from O'Hare and Midway airports to downtown Chicago and Lincoln Park on Sunday (May 26) and Monday (May 27). To participate, military personnel must show their military IDs to GO Airport Express...

RICHMOND, BC, May 2, 2013 /CNW/ - On Tuesday, May 7, Vancouver Airport Authority and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch a first-of-its-kind initiative at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to streamline the travel process from international destinations to the United States.  This partnership between an airport and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will significantly improve efficiency and is an example of technological innovation and the willingness to change the...

JFK Becomes American's Third Airport to Offer Flagship Check-In FORT WORTH, Texas, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the busy summer travel season, American Airlines premium customers at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will enjoy an expedited and personalized check-in experience as American opens its third Flagship(®) Check-In. Similar to Flagship Check-In at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Miami International Airport (MIA), this exclusive...

Dusseldorf Becomes the 19th International Destination Served from American's Chicago Hub CHICAGO, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines launches new service today to Dusseldorf, Germany, from its hub at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, adding a new destination to American's global route map. The new flight, operated with a Boeing 767-300 aircraft with 28 Business Class seats and 184 Main Cabin seats, offers customers the opportunity to conveniently travel to Germany...

Airline Launches Thrice-Weekly Service To Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Rising To Daily In June CHICAGO, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Airways' inaugural flight to the city of Chicago touched down at O'Hare International Airport today marking the airline's fourth gateway in the United States. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130410/NY92837 ) With the launch of thrice-weekly passenger services between The Windy City and Qatar Airways' hub in Doha,...

- Starting this November, JetBlue will offer daily nonstop service from Chicago to Puerto Rico's capital - CHICAGO, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) is pleased to announce its new daily nonstop service from Chicago's O'Hare to San Juan is now out for sale. JetBlue's new destination from the Windy City is scheduled to begin service on November 20, 2013. To celebrate, customers can now book sale fares from $119 one way between Chicago and San Juan through...

FRANKFURT, Germany, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- New Connection with Air China to Chengdu, China - Freighter Services to 78 Destinations in 40 Nations FRA/rap> The new Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Summer Timetable 2013 - which goes into effect on Sunday, March 31 - will feature 107 airlines offering passenger flights to 295 destinations in 107 countries per week. A total of 4,790 flight departures (passenger and cargo flights) will be offered per week via FRA....

CHICAGO, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This spring, enjoy an exciting getaway for less at Chicago Marriott O'Hare, a convenient hotel near the city's newest entertainment destination, MB Financial Park at Rosemont. From now until April 15, guests who make a two-night weekend reservation at least seven days in advance will enjoy one of the top Chicago hotel deals, with rates between $89 and $99 per night. Guests are surrounded by endless activities thanks to the hotel's...

Oakland County Route to Provide a First-Class Alternative for Travelers CHICAGO, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lakeshore Express Aviation has announced they will start flight service between Oakland County International Airport (PTK) and Chicago Midway (MDW) on June 7, 2013. Lakeshore Express operates out of private terminals at both airports, eliminating the time and hassle associated with flying out of Detroit Metro Airport. Flights on Lakeshore Express' Saab 340b will run...