United Airlines UA972 Flight Status
According to Trip.com latest record on status for United Airlines flight UA972 from Chicago to Brussels (ORD-BRU): Flights for Mar 29, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 17:55 from ORD and an expected arrival at 07:59 at BRU .
Sat, Mar 28
Sun, Mar 29
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Delayed
Your flight is about 15m late
9h 5m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C16
Arrival Gate
B
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 5m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C18
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
2
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Tokyo (TYO) 
Chicago (CHI)
Chicago (CHI)Scheduled: 15:15
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UA972 Aircraft Specifications
Boeing 787-10
On-Time Departure
10%
On-Time Arrival
93%
Avg. Early
1 minute
Aircraft Age
7y, 1m
Total Seats
318
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
Cabin Amenities
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
Cabin Amenities
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
2-3-2
Seat layout example
Cabin Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
1-2-1
Seat layout example
Cabin Amenities
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
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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UA972 Flight History
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Mar 23 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 18:36 | 07:34 | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 24 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 18:36 | 07:36 | Arrived |
| Wed, Mar 25 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 18:19 | 07:20 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 26 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 18:51 | 07:41 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 27 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 18:24 | 06:59 | Arrived |
| Sat, Mar 28 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 18:10 | 08:14 | Delayed |
| Sun, Mar 29 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 17:55 | 07:59 | Scheduled |
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UA972 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA972 is 10% (Late on average 52 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
10%
Late on average 52 minutes
Early
0%
On time
10%
30 mins late
67%
60 mins late
20%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 1 minute
Early
63%
On time
30%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
1%
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