INFORMATIONALDec 04, 2023Should You Always Fly From a City’s Largest Airport?You may have noticed today that large airports aren't always the only option when flying into a major city. Indeed, secondary airports have seen a major rise over the last 20 years, and in this article we'll look at the pros and cons of flying out of these airports. Read More →
NEWSNov 29, 2023United and American Take Action Against Chicago O'Hare Airport ExpansionUnited and American Airlines are seeking Mayor Brandon Johnson's intervention to modify O'Hare Airport's expansion plans, which include a new "global terminal" for both domestic and international flights. The project, initially budgeted at $8.7 billion, is now $1.5 billion over budget, prompting the carriers to request a slowdown, scale-back, or potential grounding of the expansion.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 20, 2023United Airlines Joins Growing eVTOL Market with Archer AviationArcher Aviation is one of the largest companies developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. eVTOLs use electricity to take off, fly, and land vertically. United Airlines has ordered $1 billion worth of Archer's eVTOLs and will launch two routes connecting passengers in New York and Chicago to their respective airports.Read More →
NEWSOct 08, 2023American Eagle Jet Collides With Shuttle Bus in ChicagoAt least two people have been injured after an American Eagle flight collided with a shuttle bus at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). When the incident occurred, the American Eagle flight, operated by Air Wisconsin, was taxiing for departure to Dayton, Ohio.
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ROUTESSep 29, 2023Cathay Pacific Resumes Hong Kong-Chicago RouteCathay Pacific will relaunch its nonstop service between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on October 3. This route previously existed before the COVID-19 pandemic on Cathay Pacific and United Airlines. Cathay Pacific will offer nonstop flights between Chicago and Hong Kong three times weekly using its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.Read More →
NEWSAug 30, 2023Flying These Airlines to Chicago? Expect Changes!If you happen to be flying either British Airways or Scandinavian Airlines from or to Chicago soon, expect to encounter some significant, albeit temporary, changes.Read More →
ROUTESJun 12, 2023Avianca Unveils Potential Colombia Expansion Plans to U.S. and CanadaIn an application to Colombian authorities, Avianca revealed a set of potential new routes the airline could launch from Colombia. This includes multiple new destinations, specifically its second destination in Canada.Read More →
ROUTESMay 17, 2023Air Serbia Launches Service to ChicagoAir Serbia, the flag carrier of the Republic of Serbia, inaugurated its long-awaited Belgrade to Chicago today, marking the first nonstop link between these cities in exactly 31 years.Read More →
NEWSMar 27, 2023United and Archer to Open Air Taxi Route from Chicago in 2025Travelers to and from O'Hare will soon have an even easier time accessing the airport. Beginning in 2025 United and partner Archer Aviation will launch a new air taxi route to United's largest hub, scheming to reinvent travel altogether. Read More →
NEWSDec 27, 2022Southwest Airlines Collapses in the Midst of Holiday StormSouthwest Airlines has suffered an operational meltdown across its route network. Nearly 70 percent of the scheduled flights Monday were canceled by the airline, leaving passengers angry, stranded, and confused.Read More →