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Southwest Airlines Exits O'Hare Amid FAA Flight Cuts

3/17/2026

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  • Southwest Airlines will cease operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport starting June 3, 2026 due to challenges at O'Hare and potential FAA caps.
  • Travelers with tickets for June 3, 2026, or earlier will not be affected.
  • Southwest suggests rebooking through Chicago Midway or other nearby airports.
  • The FAA plans to meet with airlines to reduce daily flights at O'Hare to 2,608, significantly below the 3,080 flights scheduled.