FAA Extends O'Hare Flight Caps Through October 2027
The FAA has extended flight limits at Chicago O'Hare to 2,708 daily operations through October 30, 2027, to mitigate ongoing congestion and delays.
Jul 11, 20263 min
Regulatory
American Airlines Gains 3 O'Hare Gates as United Plan Fails
American Airlines will regain three gates at Chicago O'Hare this October after FAA flight caps thwarted United's attempts to expand its market share.
Jul 11, 20264 min
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Southwest Airlines Exits ORD and IAD in Network Overhaul
Southwest Airlines has finalized its exit from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles as part of a strategic summer network restructuring.
Jul 7, 20263 min
Airlines
American Airlines Adds Daily ONT to ORD Flights in Dec 2026
American Airlines will launch daily nonstop service between Ontario and Chicago O'Hare on December 17, 2026, adding 172 daily seats each way.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Airlines
American Airlines Restores Chicago to Tokyo NRT Route
American Airlines will resume daily Chicago to Tokyo service in March 2027, adding to a three-route expansion from the O'Hare hub.
Jul 1, 20264 min
Airlines
EgyptAir Launches Cairo to Chicago O'Hare Nonstop Service
EgyptAir has launched its first nonstop service between Cairo and Chicago O'Hare, marking the airport's first direct connection to North Africa.
Jun 26, 20263 min
Airlines
American Airlines, Google Ink Largest SAF Purchase Deal
American Airlines and Google have signed a 35-million-gallon sustainable aviation fuel deal to reduce carbon emissions by 300,000 metric tons.
Jun 16, 20264 min
Environmental
American Airlines and Google Sign Record 35M Gallon SAF Deal
American Airlines and Google have signed a three-year agreement for 35 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel, targeting 300,000 tons of CO2e...
Jun 10, 20263 min
Business
United Adds Two Japan Routes from Chicago and San Francisco
United Airlines will launch new Japan routes from Chicago to Tokyo and San Francisco to Sapporo, becoming the first US mainland carrier to serve Hokkaido.
May 16, 20265 min
Airlines
American Airlines 737 Lands With 2 Flat Tires at O'Hare
American Airlines Flight 791, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, landed safely at Chicago O'Hare with two flat tires, requiring passengers to deplane on the taxiway.
May 13, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Orders Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare for Summer 2026
The FAA has ordered a 12% flight reduction at Chicago's O'Hare (ORD) for summer 2026, citing ATC staffing shortages and planned runway construction.
Apr 17, 20264 min
Regulatory
Severe Storms Disrupt Easter Travel; Over 1,000 US Flights Canceled
Severe spring storms caused major US airline disruptions over Easter weekend, leading to over 1,000 flight cancellations and more than 15,000 delays.
Apr 6, 20265 min
Airlines
Viral ORD Video Accelerates Airline Push for Baggage Automation
A viral video of baggage handling at ORD is accelerating airline investment in automation as the industry grapples with mishandling costs and transparency.
Mar 22, 20264 min
Technology
Winter Storm Iona Forces Over 3,000 U.S. Flight Cancellations
Winter Storm Iona triggered over 3,000 flight cancellations and 12,000 delays across the U.S., severely impacting Midwest hubs like MSP and ORD.
Mar 16, 20264 min
Airlines
Southwest Airlines to Exit O'Hare and Dulles in June 2026
Southwest Airlines will cease service at ORD and IAD on June 4, 2026, consolidating operations at its core Chicago and D.C.-area hubs.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Airlines