Charlottesville’s airport welcomed the return of direct flights to Chicago O’Hare International Airport Wednesday morning, roughly a year after losing the route.
The restoration of flights to Chicago — as well as the recent return of Philadelphia and Orlando service — comes as the airline industry gains confidence in a post-pandemic rebound in air travel.
United Airlines’ decision to resume Chicago flights at CHO alone connects Charlottesville to a major U.S. transportation hub for travelers looking to to connect to cities around the world.
“During the pandemic, we lost so much service, but we are about 93% recovered from those losses,” Jason Burch, acting CEO of the airport, told The Daily Progress Wednesday morning. “This, along with other additions to our service has brought us back to almost 100%.”
As one of United’s most vital hubs, Chicago O’Hare opens up multiple travel possibilities for CHO passengers, connecting them to 70 …
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