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US carrier United Airlines on Thursday announced a new daily nonstop seasonal service between Athens International Airport (AIA) and its hub at Chicago O’Hare, starting May 24, subject to government approval.
The new flight from Athens to Chicago O’Hare builds on United’s existing services from Greece, which will start earlier this summer: daily seasonal service from Athens to New York/Newark, beginning March 31 and Washington Dulles, beginning April 15.
With the introduction of the new Athens-Chicago flight, United is increasing flights from Greece by nearly 25 percent for 2024.
United’s new seasonal service from Athens to Chicago O’Hare will be operated with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft featuring 28 United PolarisSM business class lie-flat seats, 21 United Premium PlusSM premium economy seats, 36 Economy PlusSM seats and 158 standard economy seats.
Source: United Airlines
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