U.S. Airlines Gear Up for 2024 Democratic and Republican Conventions


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United and American are increasing the number of flights to Milwaukee and Chicago this summer for the Republican and Democratic National Conventions.

As the 2024 presidential election begins to heat up, United Airlines and American Airlines are increasing capacity to Milwaukee and Chicago, the two cities that will host the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, respectively. 

United said it plans to add nearly 200 flights for the political conventions. The Chicago-based carrier will increase its Milwaukee capacity by 75% for the Republican convention in July and