Condor will take on United and Lufthansa with new Chicago-Frankfurt flights

Condor is adding another U.S. destination, giving Midwestern travelers a new nonstop option to Europe while taking on heavyweights United Airlines and Lufthansa.The German airline announced earlier this week that it will launch daily seasonal nonstop service between Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Service begins May 14, 2027, and will operate through Sept. 12, 2027.The service will become Condor's 12th gateway in the U.S. and Canada, continuing the airline's expansion across North America.Bargain hunting: The best time to book flights for cheap airfare"Chicago is an ideal addition to our North American network and a market with significant potential for both leisure and business travel," Condor CEO Peter Gerber said in a statement. "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."Condor, which has grown its U.S. presence in recent years, will face competition from Star Alliance members United Airlines and Lufthansa. Each of those carr...