Overview
- Federal regulators set a temporary cap of 2,708 flights per day at Chicago O’Hare from May 17 to Oct. 24.
- The move trims more than 300 flights on peak days compared with schedules that listed 3,080 trips.
- The FAA cited safety and delay risks and will add controllers, speed training, and optimize routes and airspace.
- The cap lands near last summer’s daily volumes, reflecting a negotiated middle ground between proposals.
- American Airlines welcomed the order and said it secured enough flights to run its O’Hare hub, while the limit could affect future gate access that depends on flight counts.