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UA973 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for United Airlines flight UA973 from Brussels to Chicago (BRU-ORD): Flights for Nov 12, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 10:10 from BRU and an expected arrival at 12:10 at ORD .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
BRU-CHI

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In Flight
Your flight has departed Brussels and is expected to arrive in Chicago at 13:15.
Brussels(BRU)
12:08
Scheduled: 10:10, Nov 11
Brussels Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h
Chicago(ORD)
13:15
Scheduled: 12:10, Nov 11
O'Hare International Airport T5
Check-in Counter
ROW6
Boarding Gate
B37
Arrival Gate
M15
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Brussels(BRU)
10:10
Scheduled: 10:10, Nov 12
Brussels Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h
Chicago(ORD)
12:10
Scheduled: 12:10, Nov 12
O'Hare International Airport T5
Check-in Counter
ROW6
Boarding Gate
B35
Arrival Gate
INTL
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Brussels(BRU)
10:10
Scheduled: 10:10, Nov 13
Brussels Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h
Chicago(ORD)
12:10
Scheduled: 12:10, Nov 13
O'Hare International Airport T5
Check-in Counter
ROW6
Boarding Gate
B35
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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UA994
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New York (NYC) Brussels (BRU)
Scheduled: 08:05
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UA973 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA973 flight from Brussels to Chicago on 11/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-10. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 11m. The aircraft has 318 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-10
On-Time Departure
80 %
On-Time Arrival
87 %
Avg. Early
16 minutes
Aircraft Age
7y, 11m
Total Seats
318
Flight Distance
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UA973 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA973 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from BRU at approximately 12:08. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 13:15.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Brussels (BRU) Chicago (ORD) B78X 10:23 11:11 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Brussels (BRU) Chicago (ORD) B78X 10:21 11:28 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Brussels (BRU) Chicago (ORD) B78X 10:33 11:44 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Brussels (BRU) Chicago (ORD) B78X 10:35 11:28 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Brussels (BRU) Chicago (ORD) B78X 12:08 13:15 In Flight
Thu, Nov 12 Brussels (BRU) Chicago (ORD) B78X 10:10 12:10 Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 Brussels (BRU) Chicago (ORD) B78X 10:10 12:10 Scheduled

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 80% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 27 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
80 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Early on average 16 minutes
Early
73 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
13 %
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 not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 10:10, arrival 12:10 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua973 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 10:10, with arrival at 12:10. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua973 is scheduled to depart at 10:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:10, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua973 is scheduled to arrive at 12:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:10. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • Flight ua973 is operated by United Airlines from Brussels (BRU) to Chicago (ORD). Typical flight time is about 9 hours; operating days may include Thursday.
  • 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 ua973 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 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.
  • Flight ua973 has not departed from Brussels (BRU) yet and is currently on schedule for 10:10.
  • 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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Time on arrival: Brussels 19:10 | Chicago 12:10

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