Massive Boost: This Major US Airport Gets Flights To 16+ New Destinations In 2026

While Chicago O’Hare is not the world’s busiest airport for passengers, it is for flights, which is influenced by the heavy use of regional jets. Using Cirium Diio data to compare O’Hare’s schedule in 2025 with what’s available in 2026 shows that 16 additional destinations, new and returning, will be served this year. They include Cairo for the first time.