United Airlines announces Atlantic City Flights

A major air carrier will be flying in and out of Atlantic City International Airport starting in April of 2014.

The Press of Atlantic City reports United Airlines will having daily flights to and from Chicago and Houston. Details were announced at a news conference at Newark Liberty International Airport by Governor Chris Christie and United CEO Jeff Smisek.

According to the Press story:

From Chicago, United’s flight to Atlantic City will depart at 8:10 a.m. daily, arriving at 11:17 a.m. The return flight will depart Atlantic City at 11:52 a.m. and arrive in Chicago at 1:10 p.m.

From Houston, United’s flight to Atlantic City will depart at 7 p.m. daily, arriving at 11:20 p.m. The return flight will depart Atlantic City at 6 a.m. and arrive in Houston at 8:49 a.m.

United Express carrier ExpressJet will operate the Atlantic City flights with 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft.