Airports

FAA Forces A Summer Reset At Chicago O’Hare As ORD Flight Growth Outruns Capacity

The Federal Aviation Administration has moved to impose a temporary flight cap at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) for the...

April 20, 2026 John Cushma 305

Air Routes

United’s O’Hare Growth Spree Hits a Wall as Six Regional Launches Slip

United Airlines is pushing back the start of six planned regional routes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), a clear...

April 6, 2026 John Cushma 231

Airlines

Spirit lines up $30.2M O’Hare gate sale to United

Spirit Airlines is seeking court approval to transfer two gates at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to United Airlines for $30.2...

February 5, 2026 John Cushma 456

Airports

Snow Melter Incident Triggers American Airlines Ground Stop at Chicago O’Hare

American Airlines and its regional subsidiaries briefly halted operations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) late Tuesday, December 30, after...

January 1, 2026 John Cushma 586

Airlines

Spirit Transfers Two O’Hare Gates To American In $30M Deal

Spirit Airlines is trimming its footprint at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in a way that matters far beyond a...

December 16, 2025 John Cushma 480

Air Routes

United Airlines Adds 10 New Routes From Chicago

United Airlines (UA) is deepening its Chicago hub with 10 brand-new nonstop routes from Chicago O’Hare (ORD)—and additional frequencies to...

October 24, 2025 John Cushma 495

Airlines

American Airlines Expands Chicago O’Hare Presence with 7 New Routes, Directly Challenges United

American Airlines is ramping up its presence at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with the addition of seven new destinations...

May 2, 2025 John Cushma 2824