United Airlines UA281 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA281 flight operated by United Airlines on Apr 17, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago (ORD). The flight is expected to depart at 6:00 AM (local time in Baltimore, UTC-4) and land at 6:43 AM (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) .
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Fri, Apr 17
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 39m early
2h 21m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D22
Arrival Gate
C15
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 21m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D7
Arrival Gate
C25
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 21m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
B17
Baggage
3
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UA281 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA281 flight flying from Baltimore to Chicago on 4/17/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 4y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 227 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
94%
Punctuality (Arrival)
94%
Early on average
19 minutes
Age
4y, 8m
Seats
Up to 227
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
First
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 61% of flights
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Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is available
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
170°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 73% of flights
51 cm
Seat width better than on 41% of flights
130°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
More legroom than on 88% of flights
43 cm
Seat width better than on 24% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA281
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA281 flight departed on Thu, Apr 16 from BWI at approximately 6:07 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 6:42 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Apr 12 | Baltimore (BWI) | Chicago (ORD) | 319 | 6:04 AM | 6:49 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Apr 13 | Baltimore (BWI) | Rapid City (RAP) | 738 | 6:04 AM | 11:06 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Apr 14 | Baltimore (BWI) | Chicago (ORD) | 738 | 9:24 AM | 10:14 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Apr 15 | Baltimore (BWI) | Chicago (ORD) | 738 | 6:12 AM | 6:47 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Apr 16 | Baltimore (BWI) | Chicago (ORD) | 738 | 6:07 AM | 6:42 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Apr 17 | Baltimore (BWI) | Chicago (ORD) | 738 | 6:00 AM | 6:43 AM | Scheduled |
| Sat, Apr 18 | Baltimore (BWI) | Chicago (ORD) | B38M | 6:00 AM | 7:21 AM | Scheduled |
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UA281 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA281 is 94% (Late on average 18 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 94% (Early on average 19 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
94%
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
0%
On time
94%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
6%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
94%
Early on average 19 minutes
Early
94%
On time
0%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
6%
Canceled
0%
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