US Orders 300 Daily Flight Cuts at Chicago O'Hare to Reduce Delays
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 20:29 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The US Department of Transportation and FAA have ordered airlines to cut approximately 300 flights per day at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on the busiest summer days. Officials said airlines had scheduled more flights than the airport could handle.
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