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

United 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.

Record Schedule:
United will operate 750 flights per day from O’Hare — the largest schedule ever flown by any airline at the airport, and 200 more than its nearest competitor.

Destinations:
- 222 nonstop routes in total.
- 47 international cities across Europe, Asia, and South America.
- 175 U.S. destinations, including five new Midwest routes (Champaign/Urbana, Kalamazoo, Lansing, La Crosse, Bloomington/Normal).

Special Service:
Daily flights to Guadalajara, Mexico (June 8–27, 2026) to connect fans with international soccer matches.

Operational Excellence:
- United led major carriers in on-time arrivals at ORD in 2025.
- Competitors’ customers were nearly twice as likely to face cancellations compared to United passengers.

Customer Experience Upgrades:
- Redesigned Polaris Lounge and five United Clubs.
- More aircraft with seatback screens, larger bins, Bluetooth, and Starlink Wi-Fi (free for MileagePlus members).
- Tech features like Connection Saver, app-based gate directions, and Bag Drop Shortcut with TSA PreCheck Touchless ID.

Workforce Growth:
United plans to hire 2,500 more employees at ORD in 2026, adding to its 18,000+ Chicago-based workforce.

Community Investment:
Partnerships with local sports teams, nonprofits, and cultural organizations reinforce United’s role as Chicago’s “hometown airline.”

This expansion cements O’Hare as United’s third-largest hub in the U.S. and a premier global gateway.