United Airlines UA973 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA973 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 18, 2026, flying from Brussels (BRU) to Chicago (ORD), departed at 10:29 (local time in Brussels, UTC+2) and is expected to arrive at 11:43 (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 39m early
8h 45m
Check-in Counter
ROW6
Boarding Gate
B31
Arrival Gate
M18
Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Brussels and is expected to arrive in Chicago at 11:43.
8h 45m
Check-in Counter
ROW6
Boarding Gate
B40
Arrival Gate
INTL
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 45m
Check-in Counter
ROW6
Boarding Gate
B35
Arrival Gate
INTL
Baggage
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New York (NYC)
Brussels (BRU)
Brussels (BRU)
Scheduled: 07:45
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UA973 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA973 flight from Brussels to Chicago on 10/18/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-10. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 5m. The aircraft has 318 seats.
Boeing 787-10
Punctuality (Departure)
77
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
8 minutes
Age
7y, 5m
Seats
318
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
First
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
Legroom
48 cm
Seat width
140°
Reclining Angle
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
198 cm
Legroom
52 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
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Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA973
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA973 flight departed on Sat, Oct 17 from BRU at approximately 10:27. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 11:21.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Oct 14 | Brussels (BRU) | Chicago (ORD) | B78X | 10:32 | 11:57 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Brussels (BRU) | Chicago (ORD) | B78X | 10:29 | 11:46 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Brussels (BRU) | Chicago (ORD) | B78X | 10:30 | 12:02 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Brussels (BRU) | Chicago (ORD) | B78X | 10:27 | 11:21 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Brussels (BRU) | Chicago (ORD) | B78X | 10:29 | 11:43 | En route |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Brussels (BRU) | Chicago (ORD) | B78X | 10:15 | 12:00 | Scheduled |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Brussels (BRU) | Chicago (ORD) | B78X | 10:15 | 12:00 | Scheduled |
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UA973 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA973 is 77% (Late on average 22 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 8 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
22 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
77
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
8 minutes
Early
73
%
On time
23
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight ua973?
Flight ua973 has departed (status: En route). Departure 10:29, estimated arrival 11:43 (updated Oct 18, 2026).Is flight ua973 on time today?
Flight ua973 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 10:29 and is estimated to arrive at 11:43.Has flight ua973 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua973 is scheduled to depart at 10:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:29, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 18, 2026).When is flight ua973 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua973 is scheduled to arrive at 12:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:43. Status is En route as of Oct 18, 2026.What route does flight ua973 fly?
Flight ua973 is operated by United Airlines from Brussels (BRU) to Chicago (ORD). Typical flight time is about 8 hours 45 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua973?
Track flight ua973 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight ua973 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua973 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 18, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ua973 departed from Brussels?
Flight ua973 has departed from Brussels (BRU) at 10:29 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight ua973?
Flight ua973 usually flies a Boeing 787-10 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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