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UA5889 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the UA5889 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 2, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Fort wayne (FWA) to Chicago (ORD). The flight is expected to depart at 05:40 (local time in Fort wayne, UTC-4) and land at 05:18 (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) .
Thu, Oct 1
Fri, Oct 2
Sat, Oct 3
FWA-CHI

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
Fort wayne(FWA)
06:18
Scheduled: 05:40, Oct 1
Fort Wayne International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 19m
Chicago(ORD)
05:54
Scheduled: 05:59, Oct 1
O'Hare International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
F24
Baggage
2
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FWA-CHI

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Fort wayne(FWA)
05:40
Scheduled: 05:40, Oct 2
Fort Wayne International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 19m
Chicago(ORD)
05:18
Scheduled: 05:59, Oct 2
O'Hare International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
B24
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Fort wayne(FWA)
05:40
Scheduled: 05:40, Oct 3
Fort Wayne International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 19m
Chicago(ORD)
05:59
Scheduled: 05:59, Oct 3
O'Hare International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
F3
Baggage
2
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Scheduled

UA5309
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Kansas City (MKC) Fort wayne (FWA)
Scheduled: 20:05
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UA5889 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA5889 flight flying from Fort wayne to Chicago on 10/2/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Bombardier Regional Jet 200. This aircraft has been in service for 23y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 50 seats.
flight status
Bombardier Regional Jet 200
Punctuality (Departure)
47 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
8 minutes
Age
23y, 10m
Seats
50
Distance
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Flight History for UA5889

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA5889 flight departed on Thu, Oct 1 from FWA at approximately 06:18. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 05:54.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Sep 27 Fort wayne (FWA) Chicago (ORD) CRJ2 05:59 05:56 Arrived
Mon, Sep 28 Fort wayne (FWA) Chicago (ORD) CRJ2 06:17 05:59 Arrived
Tue, Sep 29 Fort wayne (FWA) Chicago (ORD) CRJ2 05:57 05:35 Arrived
Wed, Sep 30 Fort wayne (FWA) Chicago (ORD) CRJ2 07:30 07:03 Arrived
Thu, Oct 1 Fort wayne (FWA) Chicago (ORD) CRJ2 06:18 05:54 Arrived
Fri, Oct 2 Fort wayne (FWA) Chicago (ORD) CRJ2 05:40 05:18 Scheduled
Sat, Oct 3 Fort wayne (FWA) Chicago (ORD) CRJ2 05:40 05:59 Scheduled

UA5889 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA5889 is 47% (Late on average 32 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 8 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47 %
Late on average 32 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
50 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 8 minutes
Early
80 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua5889?

    Flight ua5889 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 05:40, arrival 05:59 (updated Oct 2, 2026).
  • Flight ua5889 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 05:40, with arrival at 05:59. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua5889 is scheduled to depart at 05:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 05:40, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 2, 2026).
  • Flight ua5889 is scheduled to arrive at 05:59. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:18. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 2, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ua5889 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ua5889 is operated by United Airlines from Fort wayne (FWA) to Chicago (ORD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour19 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight ua5889 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ua5889 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 2, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ua5889 has not departed from Fort wayne (FWA) yet and is currently on schedule for 05:40.
  • Flight ua5889 usually flies a Bombardier Regional Jet 200 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Destination Info: Chicago Weather & Time

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Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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Time on arrival: Fort wayne 06:18 | Chicago 05:18

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