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American Airlines will soon add larger, dual-class aircraft on its flights out of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport to and from O’Hare International Airport in Chicago.
Airport director Craig Williams said the airline will operate Embraer 170 aircraft on all daily departing and arriving Chicago flights starting June 5.
American’s E170s feature 65 seats with 12 in first class and 53 in main cabin. Of the 53 seats in main, the configuration includes 20 main cabin “Extra” seats, offering additional legroom.
Streaming entertainment and Wi-Fi will also be offered on board. Upgrading to the larger E170 aircraft to and from Chicago will provide travelers with an additional 22,000 roundtrip annual seats.
