Starting on April 4, American will be offering 15 flights per weekday on the half-hour between LaGuardia and O’Hare. Aimed at business travelers who might be flying on short notice, these flights will feature dedicated gates, expedited check-in and free beer and wine to help take the edge off. “It is something that is really designed to go and cater to the last-minute business traveler and make it as easy as possible for that person,” Vasu Raja, American’s vice president of network and schedule planning, was quoted as saying.

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