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Mayor Rahm Emanuel was enthusiast about the flights and saw them as keeping in line with the city’s mission to become more globally competitive.  The first flight took off the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Chicago is one of seven U.S. airlines to offer direct flights to Cuba once travel restrictions were lifted by the U.S. government.  Early next year O’Hare will offer a weekly nonstop flight on Monday as well.