APPLETON (NBC 26) — Appleton-based Air Wisconsin Airlines says it will stop flying for American Airlines, beginning on April 3. According to a press release from Air Wisconsin, the realignment enables the airline to prioritize underserved and rural communities that rely on EAS routes for air connectivity. Air Wisconsin says its fleet of 60 Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft, each with a 50-seat capacity, is specifically designed to meet the flexibility and efficiency required in these markets. But despite Air Wisconsin's departure, American Airlines has confirmed that it will maintain service between Chicago and Appleton with enhanced aircraft options. "By June, all American flights between [Chicago O'Hare] and [Appleton International] will operate on dual-class regional aircraft, featuring a premium cabin," said Jay Singh, Corporate Communications Specialist for American Airlines in a statement.