American Airlines launch W. Virginia flights

American Airlines regional affiliate American Eagle said on Tuesday it will begin nonstop jet service between Yeager Airport in Charleston, W.Va., and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on Tuesday.

The Fort Worth-based airline is offering two daily flights between the airports in a move that is designed to provide an airline network that can contribute to economic growth in the West Virginia area, American Airlines said in a statement.American Eagle will provide the new flights using 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jets.