LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lynchburg Regional Airport will add two new flight destinations in 2026, according to city officials.

United Express flights, operated by SkyWest Airlines, will connect travelers to Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Washington, D.C. Dulles International Airport beginning in spring 2026.

The new flights will be operated by SkyWest Airlines seven days a week beginning March 24, 2026, expanding travel options and providing approximately 100 additional seats per day for area travelers.

Officials say the service expansion marks the first time since 2011 that Lynchburg will be served by a second network carrier. Flights will be operated using 50-seat CRJ200 regional jet aircraft. Passengers can expect two daily departures from LYH to Dulles and O’Hare.

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