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FAA Caps O'Hare Flights to Combat Delays Starting May 2026

4/17/2026

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will limit flights at Chicago O’Hare International Airport to 2,708 daily from May 17 to Oct 24, 2026.
The cap aims to reduce delays, since less than 60% of flights were on time last summer.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that unrealistic flight schedules would lead to unnecessary delays.
O’Hare has seen an 11% rise in aircraft operations since 2024, prompting federal officials to implement the measure for reliability.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will limit flights at Chicago O’Hare International Airport to 2,708 daily from May 17 to Oct 24, 2026.
The cap aims to reduce delays, since less than 60% of flights were on time last summer.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that unrealistic flight schedules would lead to unnecessary delays.
O’Hare has seen an 11% rise in aircraft operations since 2024, prompting federal officials to implement the measure for reliability.