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CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United will present at Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference on Wednesday, February 18, beginning at 8:40 a.m. EST. On the webcast Mike Leskinen, Chief Financial Officer, will make remarks on current trends affecting our business.

Spirit Aviation is seeking court approval to transfer two airport gates to United Airlines for $30.2 million, according to a court filing.

Citi analyst John Godyn considers all of the airlines he covers to be high-risk investments, except for one.

United Airlines expands partnership with Elon Musk's Starlink to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on 300+ planes, with plans to reach 800+ by year-end.

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Major stock indexes were mixed Tuesday on a busy day of earnings, with the S&P 500 rising to a record high but the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling as shares of UnitedHealth plummeted.

United Airlines took a big step in the battle with American for dominance at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, saying it will boost its summer departures schedule to 750, a record for the airport.

United Airlines on Tuesday unveiled its biggest-ever summer schedule at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, escalating its battle with American Airlines for gates and higher-fare passengers in the third-biggest U.S. city.

Airline will fly nonstop from ORD to 222 destinations, including 47 international and 175 U.S. cities – five new nonstops coming to midwestern destinations, reinforcing ORD's position as the premier Midwest hub United led major carriers in on-time ORD arrivals in 2025; travelers on the next largest competitor at ORD were nearly twice as likely to have their flight cancelled as United customers Customer experience at ORD includes access to five United Club locations, in addition to a redesigned United Polaris Lounge, as well as a growing number of aircraft with seatback screens, larger overhead bins, Bluetooth connectivity and free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members To support the airline's growth and continued focus on operational excellence, United plans to hire approximately 2,500 more people at ORD before the end of the year CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United today 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. Throughout 2026, Chicago's hometown airline will offer nonstop service to 222 destinations – more than any other airline at ORD, and 38 more than its next largest competitor – including 47 international cities across Europe, Asia and South America as well as 175 U.S. destinations.

Major stock indexes jumped Monday to begin a busy week of tech earnings and the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, while gold futures surpassed $5,000 an ounce for the first time.

The winter storm that coated much of the U.S. in snow and ice over the weekend led to more than 20,000 canceled flights, with further travel disruptions expected.

Stock futures are mixed this morning, as investors weigh tariff threats, a potential government shutdown, earnings, and more

Winter Storm Fern is anticipated to have a significant impact on energy and power production, leading to potential stock fluctuations.

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy says winter storm caused flight cancellations comparable to COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the past year, airline stocks have trailed the broad market as the industry deals with elevated operating costs, economic uncertainty tamping down demand for flights, and pilot labor shortages.

United Airlines NASDAQ: UAL stock is up more than 2% after the company delivered its fourth-quarter earnings report for 2025. Despite headwinds from the November government shutdown, United posted record revenue, spurred by strong demand from higher-income and corporate travelers.

Business travel is taking off, providing major airlines with a much-needed lift.