CHICAGO, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines is offering travelers new opportunities to experience the beauty of Rome when the airline begins daily seasonal service between Chicago and the Italian capital on May 1, 2010.

The once-daily flight will operate through the peak summer travel season, ending on Aug. 31, 2010.

Service between Rome and Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, United's largest hub, will offer convenient new options for customers throughout the western United States, Canada and the Midwest. United will continue to offer once-daily nonstop service between Rome and Washington Dulles, the airline's principal gateway to Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

"Our new service to Rome from Chicago O'Hare adds even more convenience for customers looking to travel to Italy during the summer months," says Greg Kaldahl, vice president of resource planning. "Along with our Washington service, customers will have additional options to consider when making their summer travel plans."

"We are delighted that our hometown airline is expanding service between two world-class cities," said Mayor Richard M. Daley. "This service further strengthens Chicago O'Hare's position as one of the major global gateways in the United States."

Service between Chicago and Rome will be operated with Boeing 767 aircraft on the following schedule: