THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS:
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The City of Idaho Falls and the Idaho Falls Regional Airport are excited to announce American Airlines’ initiation of seasonal nonstop service between Idaho Falls Regional Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on Aug. 6, 2025. This new service will operate midday, allowing travelers to connect to destinations on the East Coast, Florida, and internationally on American’s comprehensive global network.
“We are thrilled to have this new air service in Idaho Falls,” said Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper. “The summer months are the busiest of the year for IDA and it is a big win for travelers through our region to have this new flight option to explore. American Airlines has been an excellent partner when it comes to meeting traveler needs.”
This new service is offered daily from Aug. 6 to Nov. 1, 2025, and will be flown on the 65-seat CRJ-700 aircraft that passengers in Idaho Falls are familiar with.
This marks American’s newest route serving IDA since 2021. American Airlines also flies year-round service daily to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and seasonal service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
“American looks forward to welcoming customers on our new service between Idaho Falls Regional Airport and our Chicago O’Hare hub,” said Joe Hughes, Managing Director, Government Affairs at American. “This new flight will offer customers convenient access to all that Chicago has to offer and shorter travel times with American to destinations like New York, Washington, D.C., and global cities such as London and Barcelona.”
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