Southwest Pulling Out Of Chicago O'Hare And Washington Dulles Is A Gift For United Airlines

Southwest Airlines will end service from both Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD), removing dozens of daily flights from two airports where United Airlines operates major hubs. While Southwest's presence at each airport was relatively small, the timing of its exit could provide an unexpected boost for United, especially in Chicago.

Southwest Ends Chicago O'Hare Experiment

Southwest Airlines will soon end its short-lived experiment at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, leaving the airport once again dominated by its two traditional hub carriers: United Airlines and American Airlines.