United and American Airlines hike up ticket prices at major US airport as rivalry heats up

In 2026, the Chicago-based airline will offer nonstop service to 222 destinations from the airport, which is 38 more than its next largest competitor, according to the airline. This includes 47 international cities across Europe, Asia and South America as well as 175 U.S. destinations. Starting in April, the airline said it is also strengthening connectivity across the Midwest with five new routes from Chicago to Champaign– Urbana, Illinois; Kalamazoo, Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; La Crosse, Wisconsin; and ...