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United Airlines Flight Diverted Safely Due to Mechanical Issue

12/22/2025

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United Airlines Flight 1304 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport diverted to Chicago Rockford International Airport due to a mechanical issue.
The Boeing 737 landed safely at Chicago Rockford International Airport with 125 passengers, two pilots, and three flight attendants on board.
United Airlines reported the plane was expected to depart Rockford early Sunday afternoon.
Passengers later arrived at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California.

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United Airlines Flight 1304 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport diverted to Chicago Rockford International Airport due to a mechanical issue.
The Boeing 737 landed safely at Chicago Rockford International Airport with 125 passengers, two pilots, and three flight attendants on board.
United Airlines reported the plane was expected to depart Rockford early Sunday afternoon.
Passengers later arrived at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California.