ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
United and American compete to dominate Chicago's O’Hare airport
American is rebuilding at O'Hare after its post-pandemic flying remained below 2019 levels, pointing to roots in Chicago that date to its first scheduled flight in 1926.
-
Reuters - Fri, 16, Jan 2026
- 12:43 EST
- 9
An airplane takes off at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on the day passengers board their flights for the Thanksgiving holidays, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., November 26, 2025. / REUTERS/Jim Vondruska
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, long a crossroads of U.S. air travel, has become the front line in an intensifying contest between United Airlines and American Airlines.
What began as a post-pandemic rebuilding of flight schedules — with United restoring capacity faster and American ramping up more recently — has evolved into a contest over gates, routes, premium offerings and market share at one of the world’s most connected airports.
Also Read: DGCA probing Air India A350 engine damage after baggage container ingestion
This post is for paying subscribers only
SUBSCRIBE NOWRelated
.jpeg)
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
E Paper
Video
Comments
Start the conversation
Become a member of New India Abroad to start commenting.
Sign Up Now
Already have an account? Login