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local28 days ago•3 min saved

Southwest to End ORD Flights in June, Redirecting Chicagoland Travelers

Southwest Airlines will cease operating flights at Chicago O'Hare in June, with ORD service ending June 3, 2026; trips involving ORD on or after June 4 will be affected. Affected customers can rebook or standby through Chicago Midway or reroute via Milwaukee or Indianapolis, and refunds are available for unused tickets on/after June 4. The airline did not state a reason. The same changes apply to Washington Dulles, and analysts note ORD capacity concerns amid FAA considerations and competition from United and American.

via CBS News|

#chicago-ohare-international-airport #local #midway-international-airport

transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

"FAA Investigates Chicago Boeing Plane Ground Collision"

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a Boeing 777 from All Nippon Airways clipped the rear of a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the incident is under investigation. This comes as Boeing faces increased scrutiny following recent mechanical failures, including the grounding of its Boeing 737 Max 9 model. Boeing representatives did not comment on the collision, directing inquiries to the airlines involved and the FAA.

via The Associated Press|

#airplane-collision #boeing #chicago-ohare-international-airport

aviation2 years ago•2 min saved

"FAA Investigates Chicago Boeing Plane Ground Collision"

A Boeing 777 from All Nippon Airways clipped the rear of a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 while taxiing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, prompting an FAA investigation. No injuries were reported, and both planes were of Boeing design. The incident comes as Boeing faces increased scrutiny following a series of mechanical failures, including the grounding of its Boeing 737 Max 9 model. Boeing representatives did not provide a comment, directing inquiries to the airlines involved and the FAA.

via ABC News|

#aviation #aviation-safety #boeing

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

Aircraft Collision at Chicago's O'Hare Airport Under FAA Investigation

Two regional aircraft, GoJet Flight 4423 and SkyWest Flight 5433, clipped wings on the ground at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred while the planes were waiting for gate space, and both aircraft taxied safely to the terminals. The FAA is investigating the incident, which comes amid concerns about close calls involving aircraft and the need for better staffing and technology to prevent such incidents.

via Fox Business|

#air-traffic-controllers #aircraft-collision #aviation

weather3 years ago•1 min saved

Severe weather disrupts air travel across US airports.

Severe storms and tornado warnings have caused flight cancellations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport, with crowds of passengers taking shelter in the airport's Tunnel of Lights. Over 40 preliminary tornado reports have been made across six states, and hundreds of thousands of residents are without power. Multiple injuries were reported after a roof collapsed during a concert in Belvedere, Illinois.

via Insider|

#chicago-ohare-international-airport #crowds #flight-cancellations

travel3 years ago•1 min saved

Severe weather causes chaos and delays at major airports.

Severe storms and tornado warnings have caused hundreds of flight cancellations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport, with crowds of travelers taking shelter in the airport's Tunnel of Lights. Over 40 preliminary tornado reports have been made across six states, and multiple people were injured after a roof collapsed during a concert in Belvedere, Illinois.

via Yahoo News|

#airport-shelter #chicago-ohare-international-airport #flight-cancellations

transportation3 years ago•0 min saved

United Airlines and Archer Aviation to Launch Air Taxi Service from O'Hare to Chicago's Near West Side in 2025.

United Airlines plans to launch an air taxi service in 2025 that will transport passengers from the Illinois Medical District on the Near West Side of Chicago to O'Hare International Airport in just 10 minutes using electric aircraft built by Archer Aviation. The cost of the service has not been disclosed yet.

via WLS-TV|

#air-taxi #archer-aviation #chicago-ohare-international-airport