United and American’s Bitter Feud Over Chicago’s Airport

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Summary by Krater

This video examines the battle for gate allocation between United Airlines and American Airlines at O'Hare International Airport, exploring how both airlines attempt to secure more gates and manipulate departure schedules.

From the video

Answers: Why are United Airlines and American Airlines fighting over gates at O'Hare?

airline gate allocation
O'Hare International Airport
United Airlines vs American Airlines
airport scheduling congestion
FAA regulations

What it concludes

United Airlines scheduled a massive 34% year-on-year increase in departures out of O'Hare for the summer of 2026.
The FAA capped O'Hare at 2,708 flights per day, forcing airlines to cut 10% of their scheduled flights.
Major US airlines like United and American make a large share of their real profits from branded credit cards and loyalty programs rather than flying operations.

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