Why Are American and United Beefing at O’Hare?
09 February 2026

Why Are American and United Beefing at O’Hare?

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United and American are beefing over gate space at O’Hare. But what does this fight between corporations actually mean for Chicago travelers? City Cast contributor Leigh Giangreco recently reported on the subject for Chicago magazine, and she joins host Jacoby Cochran to break down “The Battle of O’Hare.”

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