Condor, the Frankfurt-based airline, will launch daily nonstop service between Frankfurt and Chicago O’Hare on May 14, 2027. It will operate seasonally through Sept. 12, 2027. With the addition of Chicago, Condor will offer nonstop service to Frankfurt from 12 gateways in the US and Canada.

Peter Gerber, CEO of Condor, said: “Chicago is an ideal addition to our North American network and a market with significant potential for both leisure and business travel. With this new service, we are providing our guests with convenient access to one of the most important metropolitan regions in the United States, while at the same time offering travelers from Chicago seamless connections to Europe via our hub in Frankfurt.”

The route will be operated with the Airbus A330neo. In Business Class, guests get fully lie-flat seats measuring up to 1.99 meters (6 feet 6 inches), direct aisle access from every seat and “a comprehensive premium service.” Premium Economy offers greater legroom with increased seat pitch and additional amenities.

 Beginning with the 2027 summer schedule, Condor will operate from Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3. The terminal, said an announcement, offers travelers modern infrastructure, short walking distances, spacious facilities and optimized passenger processes. Transfer passengers in particular, said the announcement, will benefit from efficient connections between long-haul and European flights.