AZIOS Chicago
Justin Kaufmann
12 Mar 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration is meeting with United Airlines and American Airlines to pare down the number of flights expected this summer at O'Hare Airport due to capacity issues.

Why it matters: If the FAA doesn't step in, delays and cancellations could run rampant.

What they're saying: "When you're over capacity at an airport, the first thing you would feel are delays," O'Hare's VP Omar Idris said at a media roundtable Tuesday...

O'Hare Airport capacity concerns: FAA may limit summer flights - Axios Chicago - 12 Mar 2026

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