Chicago Sun-Times - All | United Airlines cuts more than 100 daily flights at O'Hare after FAA mandate by David Struett AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. United Airlines announced it will cut more than 100 daily flights at Chicago O’Hare Airport this summer to comply with a Federal Aviation Administration mandate that requires a 12 % reduction in flights to improve safety and prevent massive delays. The carrier’s revised summer schedule will feature about 650 daily departures—still roughly 11 % higher than in 2025—and will rely on larger aircraft to carry approximately 13 % more passengers despite the cuts. The FAA’s order follows an over‑booked flight schedule driven by intense competition with American Airlines and ongoing construction at Terminal 1, which has strained the airport’s capacity and lowered on‑time performance. American Airlines also plans to reduce its O’Hare traffic by around 40 daily arrivals and departures. Read more: https://chicago.suntimes.com/transportation/2026/05/01/united-airlines-ohare-flight-cuts-american #UnitedAirlines #FAA #ScottKirby #AmericanAirlines #OHareAirport