United, American Airlines start vaccinating workers at Chicago O’Hare
United and American Airlines have opened vaccination centers for employees at Chicago O’Hare Airport.
United’s ‘point of distribution’ site, is at the airline’s current clinic in Terminal 2 while American will administer shots to workers from the K19 Former Flagship Lounge in Terminal 3.
United said all eligible employees will be informed by email with instructions on how to register.
It is open to all workers in the City of Chicago with priority for those aged 65 and above and all flight crew.
American Airlines said it has a ‘limited supply’ of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine which will be give to ORD workers.
"All ORD-based mainline and regional team members are eligible, but customer-facing employees will receive priority appointments," American said in a notice to employees.
"We’re incredibly proud of the essential work our team members have been doing, and we’re thrilled to able to provide Covid-19 vaccination opportunities for our team at Chicago O’Hare."
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