EGYPTAIR commenced flights between Cairo and Chicago ORD on Sunday 21 June. The 9,895-kilometre route will be maintained 3-weekly, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with the carrier’s new 340-seat A350-900 aircraft. The Star Alliance member does not face any competition on the route. Flight MS947 departs Cairo at 23:50 local time, arriving at Chicago ORD […]
July 2, 2026 | Latest Route News +
More than 570 attendees converged upon Chicago June 8-9 for the 2026 JumpStart Air Service Development Conference. Known as North America’s premier air service development conference, the annual event began with a day of educational sessions, followed by two days of airport and airline meetings. Monday’s programming was kicked off by keynote speaker Scott McCartney […]
June 15, 2026 | Air Service Event News, Airlines, Airports, News & Analysis, North America
Air Canada added new routes from Toronto YTZ on Monday 1 June, including to Chicago ORD and Washington IAD. Both services will be maintained by the Dash 8 turboprop aircraft. While the 720-kilometre Chicago ORD route will run 2-daily, the 545-kilometre Washington IAD service will be maintained daily, where it faces competition from Porter Airlines […]
June 10, 2026 | Latest Route News +
Handling more than 100 million passengers annually across its two major airports, Chicago continues to rank among the world’s most significant hubs, with O’Hare International Airport at the centre of its global connectivity and operational scale. As airlines expand networks, long-haul demand evolves and infrastructure projects gather pace, the city is positioning itself to sustain […]
June 7, 2026 | Airports, News & Analysis, North America, Top Story
The 2026 JumpStart Air Service Development Conference in Chicago will bring together airlines, airports, tourism organisations and industry stakeholders from North America to discuss new route opportunities, market trends and strategies shaping the future of air connectivity. The event, taking place from 8-10 June, includes a full day of educational sessions, followed by two days […]
May 6, 2026 | Air Service Event News
United introduced flights between Chicago ORD and Santa Barbara on Monday 6 April. The 2,900-kilometre service will be maintained daily with the 166-seat 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The Star Alliance member is the sole operator on the route. Flight UA1008 departs Chicago ORD at 08:45 local time, arriving in Santa Barbara at 11:13 local time. […]
April 23, 2026 | Latest Route News +
United inaugurated flights from Paducah in Kentucky to both Chicago ORD and Houston IAH on Tuesday 24 February. Both the 550-kilometre Chicago service and the 995-kilometre Houston route will be maintained daily with the CRJ700 aircraft. As the only carrier operating from Paducah’s Barkley Regional Airport, the Star Alliance member faces no competition on either […]
March 4, 2026 | Latest Route News +
American introduced flights between Waynesboro (Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport) in Virginia and Chicago ORD on Tuesday 3 February. This 870-kilometre route to Chicago ORD will be maintained with the CRJ700 on a daily basis. American faces no competition on the route, being the only carrier serving the airport. Chicago ORD is part of the Essential […]
February 11, 2026 | Latest Route News +
American launched seasonal flights from Chicago ORD to Curacao in the Dutch Caribbean on Saturday 6 December. The 3,780-kilometre route will run weekly with a mix of 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The Oneworld member is the sole operator between the two airports. Flight AA373 departs Chicago ORD at 07:00 local time, arriving in […]
December 15, 2025 | Latest Route News +
American added another new domestic service by inaugurating flights between Chicago ORD and Chattanooga on Monday 6 October. The 805-kilometre route will be maintained 2-daily with the E175 aircraft. The Oneworld member will compete directly against United’s 34-weekly flights. What they said April Cameron, President and CEO of Chattanooga Airport, said: “This continues to be […]
October 14, 2025 | Latest Route News +
American added service between Akron-Canton and Chicago ORD on Saturday 4 October. The 555-kilometre domestic hop will be maintained 2-daily with the CRJ700, with the carrier competing against United’s 27-weekly flights between the two cities. What they said Ren Camacho, President and CEO of Akron-Canton Airport, said: “We are absolutely ecstatic to welcome American Airlines’ […]
October 13, 2025 | Latest Route News +
United launched flights from Columbia to Chicago ORD and Denver on Thursday 25 September. The 505-kilometre service to O’Hare Airport will operate 2-daily with the CRJ700, while the 1,080-kilometre route to Denver will be maintained daily with the E175 jet. The carrier faces competition on the Chicago ORD route where it will face up to […]
October 1, 2025 | Latest Route News +