Houston Overtakes Chicago as United's Number 1 Hub

USA Today reports:

It may surprise many travelers to learn that, after 80 years of supreme reign, Chicago is no longer United Airlines' biggest hub. According to Chicago ABC affiliate television station WLS, with Continental and United Airlines joining forces, Houston now claims the distinction of being the new, combined United Airlines' largest hub.

Not only has Houston outgunned Chicago for the No. 1 spot, United's management and Houston's mayor announced a $1 billion expansion and terminal renovation project this week, according to WLS.

"Chicago's hometown airline is still headquartered here with 3,000 jobs," says WLS, but "Chicago O'Hare operates 607 United flights per day, edged out by Houston's 630 each day, giving it the honor of biggest hub."

Another sign of Chicago's decline.