A ceremony was held on Dec. 1, 2017 honoring the new United Express jet aircraft service via SkyWest Airlines to and from Chicago O'Hare from the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. The flights are operated by SkyWest Airlines utilizing the 50-seat Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ200). The United Express jet service between Cape Girardeau and Chicago connects passengers to United’s hub in Chicago where travelers can access over 550 daily departures to 152 nonstop destinations around the world. The daily United Express flight is ideally scheduled for both business and leisure travelers, providing well-timed connection opportunities in Chicago.