United Airlines UA972 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA972 flight operated by United Airlines on Sep 20, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Brussels (BRU). The flight is expected to depart at 6:00 PM (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) and land at 8:16 AM (local time in Brussels, UTC+2) .
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En route
Your flight has departed Chicago and is expected to arrive in Brussels at 9:14 AM.
8h
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C10
Arrival Gate
B
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C16
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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UA972 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA972 flight flying from Chicago to Brussels on 9/20/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-10. This aircraft has been in service for 3y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 318 seats.
Boeing 787-10
Punctuality (Departure)
7%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80%
Late on average
7 minutes
Age
3y, 10m
Seats
318
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
First
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
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
In-Flight Services
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
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
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
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Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA972
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA972 flight departed on Sat, Sep 19 from ORD at approximately 6:58 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in BRU at 9:14 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Sep 14 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 6:38 PM | 8:47 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 6:56 PM | 9:45 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 7:14 PM | 8:51 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 6:46 PM | 8:42 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 18 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 6:32 PM | 8:29 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 6:58 PM | 9:14 AM | En route |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Chicago (ORD) | Brussels (BRU) | B78X | 6:00 PM | 8:16 AM | Scheduled |
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UA972 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA972 is 7% (Late on average 52 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 7 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
7%
Late on average 52 minutes
Early
0%
On time
7%
30 mins late
63%
60 mins late
20%
90 mins late
10%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 7 minutes
Early
43%
On time
37%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ua972?
Flight ua972 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 6:00 PM, arrival 9:00 AM (updated Sep 20, 2026).Is flight ua972 on time today?
Flight ua972 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 6:00 PM, with arrival at 9:00 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ua972 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua972 is scheduled to depart at 6:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:00 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Sep 20, 2026).When is flight ua972 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua972 is scheduled to arrive at 9:00 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 8:16 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Sep 20, 2026.What is the gate information for flight ua972?
For flight ua972, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is C16. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight ua972 fly?
Flight ua972 is operated by United Airlines from Chicago (ORD) to Brussels (BRU). Typical flight time is about 8 hours; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua972?
Track flight ua972 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 flight ua972 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua972 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Sep 20, 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.Has flight ua972 departed from Chicago?
Flight ua972 has not departed from Chicago (ORD) yet and is currently on schedule for 6:00 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight ua972?
Flight ua972 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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