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A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 descending toward Chicago Midway on July 4 reported a “big bang” after a firework hit the plane; the flight landed safely with 52 passengers and 6 crew, no injuries were reported, mechanics found no damage, and the FAA is investigating.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Chicago’s Midway International Airport was struck by a firework during its landing on the Fourth of July; the aircraft landed safely, no emergency was declared, and it was undergoing an after-landing inspection.
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.
O'Hare and Midway airports in Chicago are preparing for a surge in travelers as 2.9 million passengers are expected to travel between March 21 and April 1, with Easter Sunday being particularly busy. The influx is attributed to Holy Week celebrations, Easter, and spring break for Chicago Public Schools. Travelers are advised to allow extra time, and both airports will be hosting mass inside their airport chapels for passengers flying on Easter Sunday.