American, United to begin providing J&J COVID-19 vaccine to Chicago workers

American Airlines and United on Thursday will begin providing workers with Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine at Chicago’s O’Hare airport, according to letters sent to Chicago-based employees. American Airlines and United Airlines on Thursday will begin providing workers with Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine at Chicago’s O’Hare airport, according to letters sent to Chicago-based employees. In Chicago, United is working in partnership with the city and local health department on vaccine distribution, which will be available on a reservation-only basis for employees who live or work in Chicago and are either flight crew or over 65. “Unfortunately, not having enough vaccines in circulation continues to be the biggest challenge,” United said in its letter. It also has airport point of dispensing (POD) sites for employees in Denver and Honolulu.<br/>