American Airlines Commences New Flight Between Chicago O'Hare and Beijing, China

AAdvantage Members Can Earn up to 15,000 Bonus Miles for journey on new route.

American Airlines today starts its first flight between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports.

Here is the flight schedule:

Chicago to Beijing as of May 25:

On Friday and Sunday

Depart: 8:30 p.m. Arrive: 11:00 p.m. (next day, local time)

On Tuesday and Thursday

Depart: 9:30 p.m. Arrive: 11:59 p.m. (next day, local time)

Beijing to Chicago as of May 27:

On Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

Depart: 7:59 a.m. Arrive: 7:49 a.m. (same day, local time)

On Tuesday

Depart: 6:59 a.m. Arrive: 6:49 a.m. (same day, local time)

The Beijing flight will be flown with a Boeing 777, aspects 14 First Class, 37 Business Class and 194 Economy seats.