Delta A220 Makes Emergency Landing in Chicago After Fumes
Delta Flight 1390 made an emergency landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday after crew members detected fumes in the cabin.
Sep 10, 20264 min
Safety
Ethiopian Airlines 787 Diverts After Dual Autopilot Failure
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8 returned to Chicago O'Hare after a dual autopilot failure necessitated an emergency fuel dump over Lake Michigan.
Sep 3, 20264 min
Safety
American Airlines Flight 386 Blows Two Tires at O'Hare
American Airlines Flight 386 blew two tires upon landing at Chicago O'Hare, marking the airport's second major tire incident in four days.
Aug 18, 20265 min
Safety
United Adds 2 SFO Routes as FAA Eases Flight Limits
United Airlines is launching 2 new San Francisco routes after the FAA eased limits, but the carrier postponed 10 Chicago O'Hare routes due to caps.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Regulatory
United Flight 455 Aborts Takeoff After Two Tires Blow
United Flight 455 aborted takeoff at Chicago O'Hare after two tires blew, forcing 161 passengers to deplane on the runway.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Safety
United Delays 10 Chicago Routes Due to FAA Flight Caps
United delayed the launch of 10 domestic routes from ORD after the FAA extended daily flight caps through October 2027 to manage airfield construction.
Aug 5, 20266 min
Airlines
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
Airlines
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