FORT WORTH, Texas – American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today launched three daily nonstop flights between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Eagle is flying the route with CRJ-700 jet aircraft, featuring Eagle’s new First Class service.
“American Airlines is committed to providing more options and exceptional service to our customers in New York, and American Eagle plays a key role in that effort,” said Art Torno, American’s Vice President – New York. “These three daily flights to Charlotte not only link two powerful business centers, but also offer customers convenient connections through New York to destinations throughout American’s global network.”
With the introduction of nine First Class seats on all of its CRJ-700 aircraft, Eagle now offers customers a premium product with the same level of outstanding service customers experience on American Airlines.
The schedule for flights between LaGuardia and Charlotte (all times local) is:
New York LaGuardia to Charlotte (LGA-CLT)
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days
4582
8:30 a.m.
10:35 a.m.
Daily
4585
2:30 p.m.
4:35 p.m.
Daily
4584
7:40 p.m.
9:50 p.m.
Daily
Charlotte to New York LaGuardia (CLT-LGA)
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days
4581
6:00 a.m.
7:50 a.m.
Daily*
4583
11:05 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
Daily
4575
5:05 p.m.
6:59 p.m.
Daily
*Flight operates one hour later on Sundays.
American provides a global route network, served in New York out of its state-of-the art terminal at JFK International Airport and further enhanced by its oneworld® Alliance membership. American and American Eagle are expanding their New York presence and by 2011 will offer approximately 290 daily departures to more than 80 unique destinations, including destinations and flights gained with an upcoming partnership with JetBlue Airways.
First Class Service on American Eagle
All of American Eagle’s existing fleet of 25 CRJ-700 aircraft have been outfitted with a premium cabin, and the airline has also begun taking delivery of 22 new two-class CRJ-700s, with all the new jets arriving by the end of second quarter 2011.
Eagle’s complimentary First Class dining service on longer flights includes a Continental breakfast with cereal or hot oatmeal and yogurt and a lunch or dinner that includes a fresh salad or a sandwich and dessert. First Class customers receive warm, cleansing towels and mixed nuts prior to their meals, which are served on china. On flights of shorter duration, beverage service will be accompanied by a gourmet snack mix.
American Eagle worked closely with engineers at the plane’s manufacturer, Bombardier, to design new custom leather seating for the premium cabin. The new seat includes four-way adjustable headrests, ergonomically-contoured back and seat cushions, together with a unique, articulated seat bottom, which allows customers to recline with less impact on the legroom of passengers seated behind them.
In addition, Eagle’s 22 new aircraft will be delivered with a redesigned ultra-slim seat in the Coach cabin that will provide an additional inch of living space compared to existing CRJ-700 seats and will incorporate many of the features found on the new First Class seat. The CRJ-700 now offers either 54 or 56 seats in the Coach cabin and nine seats in First Class.
Eagle also offers Premium Baggage service to its First Class customers, ensuring their checked bags are expedited to the baggage claim area after landing. Purchase your First Class experience on American Eagle at www.AA.com.
AAdvantage® Double Mile Offer
Customers can earn double miles for travel between New York LaGuardia and Charlotte beginning today through Nov. 30, 2010. To participate in this promotion, customers need to register prior to travel using promotion code NYCLT. Customers can register and obtain complete offer terms and conditions at www.aa.com/offers. If you are not yet an AAdvantage member, it’s easy and free to enroll – just visit www.aa.com/enroll.
