The airport announced on Thursday that American Airlines will provide the flights to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport twice a day. It's one of the busiest airports in the country.
Executive Director of the Quad Cities International Airport, Benjamin Leischner, says despite labor shortages, community support helped convince American to get on board.
"Virtually every U.S. airport asks airlines for more air service, but communities that can come together and rally behind their airport and show support for more air service capture the airlines' attention."
John Deere's brand manager joined Leischner for the announcement. And Dave Herrell, president and CEO of Visit Quad Cities, said every successful community must have a busy airport.
"The author and creator of Peter Pan once said, the moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it," he said. "So have no doubt, the Quad Cities belives that we can fly."
The new route will provide easier connections to the east coast and popular travel destinations such as Mexico and Florida. Airport officials began planning for the new route in 2019.
Bookings will open July 15.
