United Airlines Eyes Chicago Showdown, As American Airlines Expands
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United Airlines is preparing to defend hometown turf in Chicago, a hub that earned the carrier half a billion dollars in 2025, as American Airlines continues to ramp up its own presence. “There’s another wave of growth coming for that competitor,” said United CEO Scott Kirby on a Jan. 21 earnings...
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