# Nearly 2,700 flights axed from world's busiest airport this month.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-01 · The daily Star*

## Key points

- The FAA ordered American and United to cut nearly 2,700 May flights at Chicago O'Hare.
- These reductions were mandated to address previous summers when fewer than 60% of O'Hare flights were on time.
- O'Hare is expected to handle 15% more flights on busy days this year compared to summer 2025.
- United Airlines made the biggest cuts, axing 1,909 services and reducing flights at multiple major hubs.

**Companies:** American Airlines, United Airlines
**Countries:** United States

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