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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,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Airline will fly nonstop from ORD to 222 destinations, including 47 international and 175 U.S. cities – five new nonstops coming to midwestern destinations, reinforcing ORD's position as the premier Midwest hubUnited led major carriers in on-time ORD arrivals in 2025; travelers on the next largest competitor at ORD were nearly twice as likely to have their flight cancelled as United customersCustomer experience at ORD includes access to five United Club locations, in addition to a redesigned United Polaris Lounge, as well as a growing number of aircraft with seatback screens, larger overhead bins, Bluetooth connectivity and free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus membersTo support the airline's growth and continued focus on operational excellence, United plans to hire approximately 2,500 more people at ORD before the end of the yearCHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced it will reach 750 flights per day this summer from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 200 more than its next largest competitor and the largest schedule ever flown by any airline operating here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThroughout 2026, Chicago's hometown airline will offer nonstop service to 222 destinations – more than any other airline at ORD, and 38 more than its next largest competitor – including 47 international cities across Europe, Asia and South America as well as 175 U.S. destinations. Starting as early as April, and on sale January 29, the airline is strengthening connectivity across the Midwest with five new routes from ORD to cities including: Champaign/Urbana, Ill. (CMI) operated 4 times daily beginning April 30, 2026Kalamazoo, Mich. (AZO) operated 4 times daily beginning April 30, 2026Lansing, Mich. (LAN) operated 4 times daily beginning May 7, 2026La Crosse, Wis. (LSE) operated 4 times daily beginning May 7, 2026Bloomington/Normal, Ill. (BMI) operated 4 times daily beginning May 7, 2026In late 2025, the airline also announced it would add flights to cities such as Santa Barbara, Calif. (SBA); Monterey, Calif. (MRY); Eugene, Ore. (EUG); Bristol/Tri-Cities, Tenn. (TRI), Erie, Penn. (ERI); Rochester, Minn. (RST); Wausau, Wis. (CWA); Marquette, Mich. (MQT), and more as part of its summer 2026 schedule.In addition to enhancing connections between ORD and small and midsized communities, more than 80 cities will receive addition...