# United Airlines is cutting more than 100 daily flights at O’Hare Airport this summer.

*business · news · 2026-05-02 · NBC 5 Chicago*

## Key points

- United Airlines will cut more than 100 daily flights at O’Hare between May 14 and Oct. 24.
- The FAA required a 12% reduction in O’Hare flights due to overbooking and safety concerns.
- United's adjusted schedule still represents an 11% increase over 2025 and 13% more passengers due to larger planes.
- American Airlines plans to cut around 40 daily arrivals and departures at O’Hare but hasn't detailed specific flights.

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

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