The government shutdown continues to impact both Chicago airports, even as O'Hare sees record growth in 2025. Why it matters: Air traffic controllers have been calling in sick during the shutdown, forcing full airport ground stops and massive delays across the country.

The U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for over a month, and shortages of air traffic controllers are straining operations — with flight disruptions piling up nationwide. Staffing shortages have caused flight delays at a growing number of ...

American Airlines isn’t giving up on Chicago. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier says it will operate 517 flights from O’Hare International Airport the day after Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel days of the year, topping the 508 daily flights on the same day in 2019.

The FAA is preparing for more possible ground stops and delays at several major airports amid air traffic controller shortages in the government shutdown.

A record-breaking year for passenger traffic at St. George Regional Airport is paving the way for new opportunities in air travel, including a seasonal United route to Chicago O’Hare International

The next era of travel from Quincy Regional Airport began on Saturday with Contour Airlines' inaugural flight to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.