CHICAGO, September 10, 2004 — United Airlines today announced that United Express will introduce three daily nonstop roundtrip flights between Chicago (ORD) and Ottawa (YOW), Ontario, Canada.  The flights open for sale today, with service beginning Oct. 31, 2004.  

"This new United Express route links travelers in Ottawa to United's largest hub at Chicago O'Hare, where they can connect to the world," said John Tague, executive vice president of marketing, sales and revenue.  "We are pleased to extend United Express service to the capital city of Canada, a major business center for air travel and the fourth largest city in the country."

United is offering introductory fares for travel on the new United Express route between Chicago and Ottawa for $118 for travel from Oct. 31, 2004 through Jan. 1, 2005.  United is also offering special fares for travel between other U.S. cities and Ottawa, with connections through Chicago.  For example, travel between Ottawa and Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco and Portland, Ore., is offered for $189, and between Ottawa and Denver for $173.  All introductory fares are each way based on required roundtrip purchase.  Fares require a 10-day advance purchase and Saturday night minimum stay.  See fare facts below and united.com for additional details.

United Express carrier Air Wisconsin plans to operate the new three-times-daily service between Chicago and Ottawa with 50-seat regional jets.   United and United Express currently provide service from Chicago to six other Canadian cities, including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montréal.  United Express will operate the new Ottawa route in cooperation with Star Alliance member Air Canada.  Combined, United and Air Canada will offer six daily frequencies between Chicago and Ottawa. 

United's schedule for the Ottawa route will offer convenient times for business travelers and provide connection opportunities to United's global route network.

The initial schedule will be as follows: