The FAA is officially reducing the number of flights expected to take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport this summer.
The FAA is officially reducing the number of flights expected to take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport this summer.
O'Hare initially had set a number of more than 3,080 daily flights during the summer. That would have been a 14.9% increase over last year.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the move is due to safety concerns and the potential for higher delay and cancellation rates.
United Airlines issued a statement, saying 'We appreciate Secretary Duffy, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and the team for leading the process to find a solution that makes sense for everyone who cares about O'Hare's success. We are reviewing the FAA order and will share additional information, including any next steps, as soon as our review is complete.'
American Airlines issued a statement, saying 'American is committed to investing in and ensuring the best possible experience for our customers in Chicago and across our entire network. We are grateful to Secretary Duffy, Administrator Bedford, and their leadership teams for acting swiftly to ensure that Chicagoans and all consumers continue to benefit from sensible competition and to help minimize flight disruptions during the busy summer season. We are pleased to have secured a sufficient level of flights through the FAA's process to operate a successful hub at O'Hare this summer and satisfy American's strategic objectives. Once implemented, the FAA's action will improve reliability and reduce delays for customers traveling from, to, and through O'Hare this summer, and ensure Chicago O'Hare retains its longstanding dual-hub structure. American has deep roots in the Chicago dating back to our first flight 100 years ago and our commitment to the Windy City is unwavering. We look forward to serving Chicago for another 100 years and meeting the needs of our customers at O'Hare this summer.'
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