You have more options now at the State College airport

Starting in the spring, you’ll be able to fly to Chicago in a larger aircraft and even in first-class if you want.

GoJet Airlines will provide service on behalf of United Airlines from University Park Airport to Chicago O’Hare, according to a press release. The aircraft, the CRJ 700, features six first-class seats, 16 economy plus seats and 48 economy seats. United offers twice daily nonstop service to Chicago.

“The O’Hare service has performed very well year after year, and it’s been a win-win for both United and the travelers in the region,” Bryan Rodgers, director of University Park Airport, said in the release. “The scheduling of larger aircraft on that route is evidence of its success, and we’re looking forward to this aircraft joining our fleet at University Park Airport.”

The CRJ 700 offers additional choice and comfort for travelers, Jim Meyer, executive director of the Centre County Airport Authority, said in the release. The upgrade is a result of growth in this area and the popularity of the direct route to Chicago.

David Gray, Penn State’s senior vice president for Finance and Business/Treasurer, called the upgrade “yet another testimonial to Penn State’s tireless efforts to improve and expand commercial offerings to the University Park Airport.”

Chicago service began in January 2014.

University Park Airport also offers direct flights to Detroit, Philadelphia and Washington Dulles.

This story was originally published February 27, 2018 at 12:32 PM with the headline "You have more options now at the State College airport."