Chicago

The Chicago Department of Aviation has awarded United five more gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport based on flight numbers from last year.

This summer, the airline says it will offer record capacity from O’Hare, with 25% more seats than the same period last year.

United will return to this Midwest airport in September after a years-long hiatus, the city shared Thursday, with flights to Denver and Chicago.

The Chicago Department of Aviation announced the planned airfield changes as part of ongoing safety improvements at the city’s second-busiest airport.

In a new lawsuit, American claims it was “deceived and betrayed” by this apparent backroom deal between United and the City of Chicago.

American is expanding its winter schedule with the addition of seven routes and increased service in some existing markets.

With this added service, the carrier says it will serve 44 destinations from the Southern California city with over 90 peak-day departures.

Purdue University Airport in Lafayette, Indiana, is set for a major upgrade from the Cessna Caravans currently serving it. 

A Southwest Boeing 737-800 and Flexjet Challenger 350 were involved in a close call on Tuesday at Chicago’s Midway Airport.

American plans to relaunch its longest regularly scheduled domestic service in October 2025 following a four-year pause.