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politics3 hours ago•8 min saved

ICE deployment to O’Hare stirs questions amid shutdown

Amid a partial U.S. government shutdown, about 75 ICE officers were deployed to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to perform non-screening duties while TSA workers go unpaid; officers were seen at exits, many wearing masks despite a directive from Trump, and some armed, prompting concerns of intimidation. Chicago officials say they will monitor the deployment and keep travel safe, while TSA unions say the agency is strained as funding fights between Democrats and Republicans continue.

via Chicago Tribune|

#governmentshutdown #ice #immigration

news8 days ago•8 min saved

Windy Disruption Grounds O’Hare, About 1,000 Flights Affected

A ground radar outage at Chicago’s O’Hare, triggered by 60 mph winds, grounded and heavily delayed about 1,000 flights as FAA crews worked to restore the ASDE system; the disruption followed a broader windstorm that also caused power outages and regional travel disruption, highlighting vulnerabilities in airport infrastructure during severe weather.

via Rolling Out|

#asde #faa #flight-delays

aviation19 days ago•40 min saved

FAA caps ORD flights as AA and United clash over gates

The FAA will cap Chicago O’Hare’s daily flights at 2,800 to prevent delays and cancellations after a summer of aggressive scheduling by American and United, which dominated ORD gate access. The move follows a years-long gate-allocation shake-up and could involve further reductions via regional capacity cuts and frequency consolidation, with industry watchers noting ORD’s status as a dual hub and the ongoing turf war between the carriers. A two-day FAA scheduling meeting aims to determine the approach, drawing parallels to Newark’s past cap.

via The Points Guy|

#american-airlines #aviation #faa

travel24 days ago•4 min saved

FAA Considers Summer Flight Caps at ORD to Shield Safety and Capacity

The FAA plans to ask airlines to reduce flights at Chicago’s O’Hare this summer to prevent capacity strain and potential safety-system stress. A meeting is scheduled to discuss a possible formal order; ORD’s peak-day operations exceed the proposed limit of about 2,800 daily ops (roughly 100 departures/arrivals per hour). United and American are expanding at ORD, while the city notes billions invested in modernization to support growth, and officials say a temporary schedule adjustment will be worked out with airlines and regulators. Passengers may face changes as the schedule is finalized, but regulators and carriers are pledging to keep operations safe.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#airlines #capacity #faa

weather1 month ago•3 min saved

Chicago braces for lake-effect snow under a lingering Winter Weather Advisory

Chicago area remains under a Winter Weather Advisory as lake-effect snow continues, with 2–4 inches possible along the lakefront and cold, cloudy conditions persisting. The advisory covers Cook and eastern Will counties through 4 p.m., with Porter and Lake counties (IN) affected into the afternoon. Travel is impacted by snow and flight disruptions, including cancellations and delays at O’Hare and Midway, while snowplow crews work to clear roadways and conditions are expected to improve by late afternoon.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#air-travel-disruptions #chicago-weather #lake-effect-snow

business2 months ago•1 min saved

Chicago O’Hare Seizes the U.S. Airport Traffic Crown in 2025

Preliminary FAA data show Chicago O’Hare International Airport handled 857,392 takeoffs and landings in 2025, surpassing Atlanta’s 807,625 and reclaiming the nation’s busiest-airport title for the first time since 2019. Chicago Midway contributed 210,930 operations. O’Hare’s growth comes as it prepares a $1.3 billion expansion, including a new 19-gate Concourse D, due for completion by 2028, underscoring Chicago’s momentum in air travel.

via USA Today|

#air-travel #airports #business

world2 months ago•39 min saved

Burst pipe shuts O’Hare tower, triggering nationwide flight delays

A burst pipe forced the Chicago O’Hare control tower offline, prompting the FAA to implement a nationwide delay program across about 20 U.S. airspace regions and grounding hundreds of flights, with O’Hare departures delayed by about an hour as crews repair the tower and air traffic managers work to clear the backlog.

via Daily Mail|

#air-traffic-control #burst-pipe #faa

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

"FAA Probes Ground Collision of Two Boeing Planes at O'Hare Airport"

A Boeing 777 from All Nippon Airways clipped the rear of a Boeing 717 from Delta Air Lines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, prompting an FAA investigation. No injuries were reported, and both planes are being evaluated. This incident adds to the scrutiny faced by Boeing following recent mechanical failures, including the emergency landing of a Boeing 737 Max 9. Boeing representatives did not comment on the collision, and the cause is still unclear.

via Chicago Tribune|

#aircraft-collision #aviation #boeing

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

Thanksgiving Travel Soars: Record Numbers Expected at Airports

Thanksgiving holiday travel is expected to be very busy at airports in Chicago and across the country, with millions of people traveling. The TSA is anticipating screening over 1.1 million passengers between O'Hare and Midway Airports. The Sunday after Thanksgiving could be the TSA's busiest day ever. Travelers are advised to pack smart and bring only essential items in their carry-ons to expedite the security process. AAA predicts that over 4.7 million people will fly, while nearly 50 million will drive for the holiday. The TSA asks for patience and understanding as their agents work tirelessly to ensure safe travels.

via WLS-TV|

#airports #holiday-travel #ohare