LEXINGTON, Ky. — United Airlines is growing its presence at Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport, bringing larger aircraft and greater connectivity for central and southeastern Kentucky travelers.
What You Need To Know
- United Airlines is offering greater flexibility for Blue Grass Airport travelers
- The airline is increasing the size of its aircraft on its daily flight between Lexington and Denver with more than 50 additional seats
- United also plans to increase the number of flights between Lexington and Chicago, offering greater connectivity
According to a Blue Grass Airport release, United plans to increase the size of its aircraft on its popular daily flight between Lexington and Denver, upgrading to an Airbus A319 with 126 seats. This equates to more than 50 additional seats per day, the airport said.
Whether to Denver or other destinations in the western U.S., Canada or beyond, the goal is to provide more Kentuckians the opportunity to travel. The Blue Grass Airport said United will begin operating this larger aircraft May 21.
Similarly, the airport said United plans to increase the number of daily flights between Lexington and Chicago, offering up to seven daily flights this summer during peak travel periods. Tickets to Denver and Chicago are on sale now on United’s website and in the United mobile app.
“Blue Grass Airport is grateful for United Airlines’ continued growth in our region,” said Eric Frankl, president and CEO of Blue Grass Airport. “This larger, more comfortable aircraft and additional Chicago flight provide our passengers with more choices, greater convenience and improved access to destinations across the world. This is a win not only for our passengers today but also for the long-term future of air service in our region. When travelers choose to fly locally, it supports airlines like United in adding even more flights and opportunities in the years ahead.”
The Blue Grass Airport serves more than 1.6 million passengers annually, with a total economic output exceeding $709 million.
Editor’s Note: For transparency, Connor Smith’s brother is an employee at United Airlines, but was not consulted or contacted regarding this story. (Feb. 17, 2026)
