Airliners International 2022 Chicago is operated by Airliners International 2022 ORD LLC which licenses the 'Airliners International' trademark from the World Airline Historical Society, Inc. The Society is a sponsor of the show and participates through its annual membership meeting and conference.
The Hilton Rosemont / Chicago O’Hare will be the host venue for Airliners International 2022 in June 2022. We will also have a limited number of airside rooms available at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Hotel. The AI Planning Committee will send out an email notification when the booking links will be available.
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QUESTIONS ON HOTEL PARKING, TRANSPORTATION AND LOCAL ATTRACTIONS?
We have your questions answered by clicking HERE for complete information!
Please click HERE for AI 2022 ORD Registration!
If you have any questions, please contact Bill Demarest at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Registration Options
Full Convention Registration (June 23-25, 2022) - $125 /Guest
Three-day Admission, “Welcome Reception.” Booty Bag, Tour Access, Contests, and Saturday Night Banquet
Three-day Convention Registration (w/o banquet) - $60 /Guest
Three-day Admission, “Welcome Reception,” Booty Bag, Tour Access, and Contests
Thursday Night “Welcome Reception” - $22 /Guest
Includes one complimentary beverage
Saturday Night Banquet - $99
Our Saturday Night Banquet Special Guest is confirmed, Mr Howard (Howie) Franklin. For 18 years Howie was an Air Force One Flight Steward, serving five Presidents, on the 707 and the 747. His topic will be: "All you ever wanted to know about Air Force One". Click here for more info!
Vendor tables will be assigned upon receipt of your registration. NOTE: If you have already contacted us to request tables, we will be in touch with you shortly with your table assignments.
Please contact Bill Demarest via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the current availability.
Exhibitors/Vendors - You must purchase a “Full Convention” or “Three-day Convention Registration Package” in addition to the table rentals.
Island Table (6’X30” draped with two chairs) - $70 per table
Wall Table (6’x30” draped with two chairs) - $80 per table
Vendor Helper (1 per table) - FREE
Each vendor is allowed one “Helper” per table purchased. Helper’s name must be submitted with vendor’s application. Helpers do not qualify for tours, booty bag, contests, banquet, or “Welcome Party” admission. (Vendor & Helper Registration allows early admission to the trading hall for set-up.)
WELCOME PARTY: The AI 2022 ORD Welcome Party will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 6PM.
For AI 2022 ORD, we are doing a special Welcome Party for all registered attendees and guests! We will have tickets in Section 102 at the baseball game between the "Chicago Dogs" and the "Milwaukee Milkmen" at close by Impact Field. Each person will get a game ticket, a voucher for a Chicago Vienna Dog, chips and soda and a Chicago Dogs baseball cap! It will be "Thirsty Thursday", with $2 Miller and Hamm's beer cans! And a fireworks show sponsored by the Village of Rosemont after the game. We will have a shuttle bus from the Hilton to the ballpark, or it is a 10 min walk to the stadium!
Even if you are not a registered attendee, you can still buy a ticket at our registration desk! Come join your friends to see "The Dogs"!, (and watch airplanes!!) Impact Field is on the ORD flight path!
TICKETS REQUIRED.
Please remember that Convention Registration is required for contest entry.
MONDAY MAY 16, 2022
Our AI 2022 Chicago tours are now sold out. Thank you for your overwhelming support of the show!
Note: All tour participants must be registered AI attendees.
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Any tours are subject to their staff availability and security restrictions. Thank you!
All tours subject to modification or cancellation due to changes in security level or unforeseen circumstances.
Our Saturday Night Banquet Special Guest is confirmed, Mr Howard (Howie) Franklin. For 18 years Howie was an Air Force One Flight Steward, serving five Presidents, on the 707 and the 747. His topic will be: "All you ever wanted to know about Air Force One". Click here for more info!
We are actively scheduling special guest speakers to present a variety of airline history topics during the trade show hours. A complete list will be published in early 2022. Everyone will be welcome to attend!
Times and events subject to change!
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration (Hotel)
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dealer Drop-Off. No set-up.
Tours as scheduled (Departures from hotel)
Thursday, June 23, 2022
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Dealer Set-up
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Collectibles Show - (Convention Registrants Only)
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Collectibles Show - (All Guests)
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Welcome Reception (Convention Registrants Only)
Tours as scheduled (departures from hotel)
Friday, June 24, 2022
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Dealer Set-up
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Collectibles Show
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Model, Photo, Postcard Displays/Contests
8:00 p.m. -- ?? Slide & Digital Photo Show and Auction
Tours as scheduled (departures from hotel)
Saturday, June 25, 2022
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. WAHS Membership Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Dealer Set-up
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Collectibles Show
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Model, Photo, Postcard Displays/Contests
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cash Bar
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Banquet (Ticket required)
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Departure. No events planned.
Please note - events calendar subject to change.