The main hub for United Airlines ORD Terminal domestic and international flights is Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Concourses B and C in Terminal 1 are joined by a pedestrian tunnel with a recognizable light show. Passengers can use United's Premier Access services, selfservice kiosks, and checkin counters here. A Polaris Lounge for international business class passengers, United Club lounges on both concourses, and a variety of food and shopping options such as Tortas Frontera and Goose Island Tap House are among the amenities. Some planes may also depart from Terminal 5 for foreign routes.

United provides the Polaris Lounge in Concourse C of Terminal 1 for firstclass international passengers. The Polaris Lounge is a private area accessible to Customers of United Polaris and a few Star Alliance business class travelers on foreign routes. With a fullservice dining area, private sleep rooms, showers, and plush chairs, this lounge provides an upscale

experience.

To accommodate a wide range of interests and preferences, Terminal 1 provides a variety of food and shopping options. There are lots of alternatives in Concourses B and C, whether you're searching for a quick snack, a sitdown meal, or some retail therapy.

Options for Dining

A variety of major chains and local Chicago specialties may be found at O'Hare's Terminal 1, including:

Rick Bayless's Tortas Frontera (Concourse B): This wellknown restaurant is a musttry for foodies and serves salads, guacamole, and tortas with a Mexican flair.

Concourse B's Big Bowl: renowned for Asian food, such as stirfried foods, rice bowls, and fresh noodles.

Goose Island Tap House (Concourse C): A wellliked destination for tourists seeking to savor pubstyle cuisine and craft beer from Chicago.

For those seeking a quick cup of coffee or wellknown fast food options, Starbucks and McDonald's are located in both concourses.

Options for Buying

Terminal 1 has a number of stores where visitors can purchase lastminute necessities or mementos in addition to food options:

DutyFree Americas: Provides taxfree shopping for highend products, such as liquor, cosmetics, and perfumes.

Hudson News: Offering books, snacks, souvenirs, and travel necessities, Hudson News is situated in both concourses.

A Chicagobased business called Barbara's business is the ideal place to find a book or magazine to read while flying.

Details of the Gate and the Boarding Procedure

The majority of United Airlines' flights are operated by domestic flights departing from Terminal 1's Concourses B and C. Using the United smartphone app or the digital display boards located around the airport, travelers can verify their gate information.

In order to facilitate coordinated boarding and reduce gate traffic, United uses a structured boarding procedure based on boarding groups. Customers of United Polaris, First Class travelers, MileagePlus Premier members, and some credit cardholders are granted priority boarding. The United app offers realtime notifications on gate changes and aircraft delays, along with boarding information.