by Donald Wood
Last updated: 9:30 AM ET, Sat July 11, 2026
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
announced on Friday that it had extended the 10% flight cuts at Chicago O’Hare
International Airport for another year.
According to Reuters.com, the decision to extend the cap on daily
arrivals and departures at O’Hare was made to help avoid flight delays and
address concerns about congestion at one of the U.S.’s busiest hubs, which is a
key location for both American and United Airlines.
In April, the FAA unveiled plans to limit arrivals and
departures at the Chicago airport to 2,708 daily between May 17 and October 24,
which forced the two major airlines to cut their planned schedules from O’Hare.
The FAA announced on Friday that it would extend the
restrictions through the end of October 2027.
Despite efforts by the U.S. President Donald Trump’s
administration to address issues plaguing the Chicago airport, significant
delays due to runway construction and weather have still impacted travelers at
O’Hare this summer.
A spokesperson for American Airlines told Reuters that the
move to reduce flights was “a prudent decision that will help maintain
operational stability, improve reliability, reduce delays, and support a more
predictable travel experience.”
On the other hand, a United Airlines spokesperson said the
company was “looking forward to further growth at our hometown hub.”
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