United Airlines Eclipses American With Huge Buildup At Chicago O’Hare

United unveils 5-route Chicago expansion, more flying on 80 routes

Less than a week ago, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby vowed to "draw a line in the sand" against American Airlines, its top competitor at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and one that's been adding flights at a fast pace since last summer at the Midwest hub.The very next day, American added three more routes from the Windy City.And United isn't standing by.The Chicago-based carrier on Tuesday announced plans to fly its largest schedu…

United Expects Biggest Summer Yet at Chicago O'Hare, Growing to Record 750 Flights Per Day

Airline will fly nonstop from ORD to 222 destinations, including 47 international and 175 U.S. cities – five new nonstops coming to midwestern destinations,...

United Airlines Eclipses American With Huge Buildup At Chicago O’Hare

United Airlines says it will operate 750 daily departures at Chicago O'Hare this summer, the largest Orchard Field operation ever.

United Airline scales up O’Hare operations with largest summer schedule ever

United Airlines, the second largest airline in the United States and in the world, will operate its largest-ever schedule from Chicago O’Hare International Airport this summer, reinforcing the airport’s role as a central aviation hub in the Midwest and a major global gateway. In a press statement, United Airlines says that from mid-2026, it will run up to 750 daily flights from O’Hare, the highest number operated by any airline at the airport an…

United Airlines to Offer Chicago Flights from Champaign-Urbana

United Airlines is returning to Willard Airport. The airline announced Tuesday it will resume flights to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on April 30. There will be four flights daily year-round. Ticket sales will begin Thursday, Jan. 29. “We are continuously working to increase Willard Aiport’s reach,” Tim Bannon, Willard’s executive director, said. “United’s return to the market will increase our daily seats by more than 50 percent, ensu…

Game Over? United Escalates Chicago Battle with American and Ups Frequency on 80 Routes - The Bulkhead Seat

United Airlines is further expanding its footprint in Chicago with its largest schedule ever from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The airline is planning to operate 750 flights per day this summer from the Windy City. That is roughly 200 more than American Airlines and underscores the scale of United’s investment in its hometown hub. Over the course of 2026, United will fly nonstop from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to 2…