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

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-01 · Chicago Sun-Times*

## Key points

- United Airlines is cutting more than 100 daily flights at O'Hare Airport this summer.
- The FAA mandated a 12% reduction in O'Hare flights due to overcapacity and safety concerns.
- Despite schedule cuts, O'Hare is still busier than last year with 2,708 daily flights planned.
- United will use larger aircraft, resulting in a 13% increase in passenger capacity this summer.
- American Airlines expects to cut around 40 daily arrivals and departures at O'Hare.

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

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