American Airlines will launch new seasonal service between Quebec City and Charlotte, NC, on Aug. 10, with Saturday flights weekly through Nov. 2.

This YQB-CLT route will join American Airlines’ existing flights from Québec City to Philadelphia and Chicago, giving Québec City passengers more options for direct flights to a major hub in the carrier’s network in the US and helping to open Quebec to new markets in the US.

“American’s new direct service between Québec City and Charlotte is excellent news for our destination. It opens doors to three major U.S. markets: Texas, Florida, and California, an area of great potential for the region,” said Robert Mercure, Director of Destination Québec cité.

“The link also makes Québec City more accessible to cruise passengers, allowing us to better manage tourist seasons and lowering the carbon footprint from connections. Adding more flights to and from the United States strengthens our position in our largest international market, which will generate lasting economic benefits for the entire tourism industry.”

José Freig, VP International Operations of American Airlines commented: “We’re excited to be connecting Québec City and Charlotte as we continue expanding our global footprint, providing travellers from all corners of the globe with more opportunities to explore. Charlotte is wonderful destination and a key hub for our network, so we look forward to adding Québec to its growing roster of destinations as we further connect Canada and the United States.”