Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on the news that American Airlines will offer twice daily service from Quad Cities International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) starting on December 20, 2023.

“To grow our economy, support jobs, and increase opportunity, it is critical that we expand access to other parts of our country and gateways to the world,” said Sorensen. “I welcome this announcement from American Airlines, which will create a direct connection to one of the busiest airports in the United States. I remain committed to making sure residents in Central and Northwestern Illinois have access
to affordable and reliable transit options.”

Eric Sorensen

Congressman Eric Sorensen is the first openly LGBTQ person elected to represent Illinois at the federal level and is a member of the New Democrat Coalition.
He serves on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Prior to serving in Congress, Sorensen was a local meteorologist in Rockford and the Quad Cities for nearly 20 years. His district includes Illinois’
Quad Cities, Rockford, Peoria, and Bloomington-Normal.

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