Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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United Airlines has launched a dedicated flight schedule for Chicago Bears away games in 2024, providing fans with more convenient travel options and additional airline services.
United Airlines today unveiled an unprecedented flight schedule designed specifically for Chicago Bears fans attending away games this season. For the first time, the airline has adjusted the departure times of six flights, giving fans the convenience of returning home on the same day as the game. Additionally, United is deploying larger aircraft on two routes and introducing an additional non-stop flight from O’Hare to London Heathrow. This change coincides with the Bears/Jaguars game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during Week 6, providing a total of four non-stop flights for fans heading to London.
NFL data shows that Chicago Bears fans are some of the most passionate in the league, with more than 76,000 fans making trips to away games in the 2023-24 season.
“As Chicago’s homegrown airline and longtime sponsor of the Chicago Bears, we are proud to show our support this season with this special fan schedule.” Patrick Coyle, United’s Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning, said:“Our enhanced schedule gives customers options that no other airline offers, making it easier for fans to support the Bears on the road during some of the season’s biggest games.”
United Airlines is Chicago’s flagship airline, operating more than 500 daily flights from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to 148 destinations across the United States, and expanding direct service to more than 40 international destinations.
For more than half a century, United Airlines has served as the official airline of the Chicago Bears, flying the team to more than 350 games and facilitating travel for countless fans to support the Bears during away games. The airline and the football team frequently collaborate on community initiatives within the Chicago area. One such collaboration occurred earlier this summer when Chicago Bears quarterback Cole Kmett joined United’s Special Olympics service ambassadors for a day, with the goal of highlighting the organization’s travel essentials.
“We are fortunate to continue to build on our progressive and collaborative partnership with United Airlines by creating more unique opportunities to accommodate our loyal and passionate fans.” “We are thrilled to be working with Ted Cruz, our CEO and Managing Director,” said Pierce..
“As Bears fans make their travel plans for the upcoming season, this is a welcome and appreciated gesture by United to provide ideal travel accommodations by increasing flight options, helping our fans get back to Chicago, and wherever they call home, safely and efficiently.” Karen Murphy, Executive Vice President of Stadium Development and Chief Operating Officer at the Bears, said:.
United Airlines is enhancing the travel experience for Chicago Bears fans this season by adjusting flight schedules to accommodate those attending away games:
The airline has rescheduled return flights to Chicago for seven select games, giving fans the flexibility to return either the night of the game or the next morning:
- Houston, TX (IAH) September 15 – Departs at 11:59 p.m.
- Indianapolis, Indiana (IND) September 22 – Departs at 7:19 p.m.
- Phoenix, AZ (PHX) November 3 – Departs at 8:45 p.m.
- Detroit, MI (DTW) November 28 – Departs at 5:30 p.m.
- San Jose, CA (SJC) December 8 – Departs at 7:00 PM
- Minneapolis, MN (MSP) Dec 17 – Departs at 7:20 a.m. the next day.
- Green Bay, WI (GRB) January 5 – Departs at 7:41 p.m.
In addition, United will operate larger aircraft on routes between Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and Reagan National Airport on Oct. 27, and to Green Bay, Wisconsin, to coincide with the game schedule.
The airline is also adding additional flights between Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and London’s Heathrow Airport on October 9 and 10, with return flights on October 14 and 15, to facilitate travel for the international match.
