United CEO Vows Capacity Surge to Block American Airlines at Chicago O'Hare

United CEO Scott Kirby declared a "line in the sand" at Chicago O'Hare (ORD), promising a flight surge to prevent American Airlines from gaining any new gates in 2027.

Jan 23, 2026•3 min

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Market Volatility Eases; United Airlines Stock Climbs on Strong Profit Forecast.

United Airlines stock climbed 2.2% after reporting strong Q4 2025 profits, benefiting from a broader market rebound following President Trump's tariff reversal.

Jan 22, 2026•3 min

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