United Adds Nearly 200 Flights for Political Conventions

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United Airlines announced the addition of nearly 200 flights to facilitate travel to the Republican and Democratic National Conventions this summer.

For the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, United will increase its capacity by 75%, adding 72 flights from major hubs and introducing a new nonstop flight from Washington Reagan. This effort will allow nearly 5,000 additional attendees.

For the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August, United will add 118 flights, making it the largest schedule from Chicago O'Hare since 2019. This includes 38 additional flights between Chicago and Washington Reagan, all operated by Boeing 737 MAX 8, and 80 flights to other major cities.

Tickets are available on United's app and website.

Positive

• Increased capacity by 75% for Milwaukee, allowing nearly 5,000 more attendees for the Republican National Convention.
• Addition of 72 flights from major hubs like Chicago O'Hare, New York/Newark, Denver, Washington Dulles, and Houston.
• Introduction of a new nonstop flight between Milwaukee and Washington Reagan.
• Largest Chicago O'Hare schedule since 2019 for the Democratic National Convention, with over 530 flights per day on peak days.
• Addition of 118 flights for the Democratic National Convention, including 38 flights between Chicago and Washington Reagan.
• All flights between Chicago O'Hare and Washington Reagan on peak convention days will be on Boeing 737 MAX 8 with United's signature interiors.
• More than 80 added flights between Chicago O'Hare and major cities like Albany, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Portland, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, and Seattle.

Negative

• The increased capacity may lead to higher operational costs for United Airlines.
• Potential for flight delays and logistical challenges due to the significant increase in flight schedules.
• Risk of low ticket sales if the demand for flights to the conventions is overestimated.

United increases capacity by 75% to and from Milwaukee for Republican National Convention in July and 118 flights to and from Chicago for Democratic National Convention in August

CHICAGO, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United today added nearly 200 new flights to make it even easier for convention attendees and political enthusiasts to travel to this summer's national political conventions. United will increase its Milwaukee flying by more than 75% for the Republican National Convention in July and will fly its largest schedule from its Chicago O'Hare hub since 2019 for the Democratic National Convention in August, including a 40% increase in flying between Chicago O'Hare and Washington Reagan.

In total, the airline will add 72 flights to and from Milwaukee in July and 118 flights to and from Chicago in August.

"These conventions are steeped in tradition and have now evolved to become a weeklong celebration of our political process," said Patrick Quayle, United's Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances. "We're proud to give people even more options to visit two great cities, and participate in these historic events and make their voices heard."

Tickets are on sale now on the United app and United.com.

Republican National Convention Schedule

United is flying a 75% larger Milwaukee schedule for the Republican National Convention, enabling nearly 5,000 more people to attend the historic event. In total, United will have more than 280 flights to and from Milwaukee the week of the convention including:

• A new, nonstop flight between Milwaukee and Washington Reagan airport.
• 72 additional flights from United's hubs in Chicago O'Hare, New York/Newark, Denver, Washington Dulles and Houston.
• 20 roundtrip flights on larger aircraft.

Democratic National Convention Schedule

United will fly its largest Chicago O'Hare schedule since 2019 for the Democratic National Convention, with more than 530 flights per day on peak days. The schedule includes:

• 38 additional flights between Chicago O'Hare and Washington Reagan. All flights between the airports on peak convention days will be on Boeing 737 MAX 8, with United's signature interiors.
• More than 80 added flights between Chicago O'Hare and cities like Albany, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Portland, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose and Seattle.

About United

At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. mainland hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

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FAQ

What is United Airlines' capacity increase for the Republican National Convention?

United Airlines is increasing its capacity by 75% for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July.

How many additional flights is United adding for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee?

United is adding 72 additional flights for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

What new route is United Airlines introducing for the Republican National Convention?

United is introducing a new nonstop flight between Milwaukee and Washington Reagan airport.

What is United Airlines' flight schedule for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago?

United will fly its largest schedule from Chicago O'Hare since 2019, adding 118 flights for the Democratic National Convention in August.

How many additional flights will United Airlines operate between Chicago O'Hare and Washington Reagan for the Democratic National Convention?

United Airlines will operate 38 additional flights between Chicago O'Hare and Washington Reagan for the Democratic National Convention.

What type of aircraft will United use for flights between Chicago O'Hare and Washington Reagan during the Democratic National Convention?

All flights between Chicago O'Hare and Washington Reagan on peak convention days will be operated by Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

How many total additional flights is United Airlines adding for the Democratic National Convention?

United Airlines is adding 118 additional flights for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.