Rochester MN International Airport (RST) Announces Reinstatement of a Fourth Daily American Airlines Flight to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)

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Rochester MN International Airport is pleased to announce the reinstatement of American Airlines service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) beginning on May 6, 2024. The four daily flights to Chicago from Rochester, Minnesota will depart approximately at 6am, 8am, 1pm, and 4:30pm and arrive at approximately noon, 4pm, 8pm, and 10pm daily. With this additional frequency, passengers will find shorter layovers and improved connections when traveling through or to Chicago.

“We are thrilled American Airlines is providing additional flights to Chicago,” said Executive Director John Reed. “The reinstated service will provide our passengers with more options and greater flexibility when traveling to and from Chicago. We are confident that this additional frequency will be well received by our passengers.”

“American is delighted to offer four daily departures from Rochester International Airport to our hub in Chicago,” said Joe Sottile, American Airlines Director of Shorthaul Network Planning. “As RST’s largest airline, American is proud to offer customers the unique one-stop access to more than 50 destinations around the world, including popular summer destinations like Athens, Venice, Jackson Hole, Punta Cana, and more.”

American Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the world and has been a long-time partner of Rochester MN International Airport. The airline offers connections to over 350 destinations worldwide, providing passengers with access to an extensive network of flights.

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