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Southwest Airlines Cuts O'Hare, Dulles Flights Starting 2026

3/13/2026

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Southwest Airlines will discontinue flights to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) starting June 4, 2026.
Flights before June 3 remain unaffected.
Southwest will continue operating at Chicago Midway International Airport, serving over 80 destinations.
Affected employees can bid for internal positions within the Southwest network.
The move coincides with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) discussions of potential O'Hare flight reductions due to congestion and overscheduling.

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Southwest Airlines will discontinue flights to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) starting June 4, 2026.
Flights before June 3 remain unaffected.
Southwest will continue operating at Chicago Midway International Airport, serving over 80 destinations.
Affected employees can bid for internal positions within the Southwest network.
The move coincides with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) discussions of potential O'Hare flight reductions due to congestion and overscheduling.