American Airlines and United Airlines’ battle for Chicago will heat up in 2026
American Airlines has been actively adding routes that overlap with United Airlines' network at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
American Airlines promises to pass the arbitrary 500 daily departure mark from Chicago-O’Hare in 2026
Its biggest competitor at ORD, United Airlines, has scheduled close to or more than 600 daily departures from spring 2026 onward.
Wizz Air to base 15th Airbus A321neo in Warsaw, cements its position as second-largest airline at WAW
Wizz Air recently opened its base at Warsaw's other airport, Modlin (WMI).
Judge approves Spirit Airlines’ gate sale to American Airlines at Chicago-O’Hare
Previously, American Airlines, despite losing four gates at Chicago-O'Hare, outlined a goal to have more than 500 departures from the airport.
FAA plans capacity reductions at 40 US airports, including coastal hubs such as JFK and LAX
The 40 airports include coastal hubs, as well as the main gateways of Alaska and Hawaii.
American Airlines plans to return to 500 daily departures from Chicago-O’Hare
There is a real battle brewing between American Airlines and United Airlines at ORD.