DUBAI: Qatar Airways announced that it will launch a new daily Doha-Chicago flight beginning April 10, 2013, its fourth destination in the United States, the company said this week. In an announcement on Wednesday, the carrier said it plans to operate a B777-300ER on the route, having already established twice-weekly cargo flights to Chicago. The announcement follows the successful launch of services to New York JFK, Washington and Houston. “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,” said Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker. “As Qatar Airways continues its aggressive expansion, we are pleased to finally offer another gateway in the United States, this time to the The Windy City of Chicago, five years after we began operations to North America,” he added. The aircraft operating on the Chicago route will feature 335 seats in a two-class configuration of 42 Business Class seats and 293 in Economy. There are currently no direct air links between Doha and Chicago, with United Airlines and fellow Star Alliance member Lufthansa offering a service via Frankfurt.
