SkyWest flight returns to O'Hare due to reported lightning strike, airline says
The airline said the plane returned safely to O'Hare after the reported lightning strike on Sunday.
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The airline said the plane returned safely to O'Hare after the reported lightning strike on Sunday.
Union leaders warn that O'Hare and Midway airports may not be able to prevent severe wait times for much longer.
Southwest Airlines announced Friday that it will stop operating flights out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport in June.
Strong wind gusts tore through the Chicago area on Friday, knocking out power to thousands, taking down trees, and even tearing the roof off of a north suburban school.
It was alleged that the woman and five coworkers returned from Turkey to O'Hare and were held for 30 hours. Since then, DHS, along with the Cook County and Dodge County sheriff's offices, said that didn't happen.
On Monday, DHS responded to the claims, saying the "the passenger's claims are blatantly false" after elected officials said a Skokie woman was detained with her coworkers at O'Hare before being taken to Broadview, then to Wisconsin.
In Chicago at O'Hare International Airport early Monday, security lines did not seem longer than one would expect for the time and day of the week. But long security lines could become more of a problem.
Lines for Transportation Security Administration screenings went on for hours in cities such as Houston and New Orleans, but problems have been few so far at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. Lauren Victory reports.
Spring break trips were ruined over the weekend by long lines at some airports, particularly in New Orleans and Houston. Could Chicago's O'Hare International Airport be next? Lauren Victory reports.
A high-stakes meeting Wednesday could affect anyone who plans to travel through O'Hare International Airport this spring, summer, or even fall.
A high-stakes meeting held Wednesday could affect anyone who plans to travel through O'Hare International Airport this spring, summer, or even fall. Lauren Victory reports.
A potentially high-stakes meeting will be held Wednesday, affecting anyone who plans to travel through O’Hare International Airport this summer. Lauren Victory reports.
The 23-year-old was last seen on Friday, Feb. 27, at O'Hare Airport, police said.
A couple has gone viral for a romantic engagement at the Chili's restaurant inside Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to reduce flights at O'Hare International Airport, citing significant increases in scheduled flights.
While there was panic at some airports in Mexico, some flights continued to operate, including additional arrivals expected at O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday. Darius Johnson reports.
Daniel Martin and Daniel Hurst were on the first flight back to Chicago from Puerto Vallarta after being stranded during cartel violence. They talked with Marissa Sulek upon arriving at O’Hare International Airport Monday night.
Some flights between western Mexico and Chicago have begun operating again, with the first travelers arriving Monday night. Darius Johnson reports.
Some flights between western Mexico and Chicago have begun operating again, with the first travelers arriving Monday night.
The U.S. Department of State said that many of areas returned to normal after widespread unrest as of Tuesday morning, but Americans in Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, and Ciudad Guzman were still being told to shelter in place. Darius Johnson reports.
The U.S. Embassy has now expanded its security alert, urging Americans in multiple Mexican states to shelter in place as security operations continue. Darius Johnson reports.
The Mexican military killed cartel leader El Mencho, setting off a chain reaction leading to unrest in Puerto Vallarta and elsewhere. Darius Johnson reports.
The U.S. Embassy is urging American citizens in and around Puerto Vallarta to shelter in place. Darius Johnson reports from O’Hare International Airport on the flight disruptions and security concerns.
The suspension only lasted a few hours before the Department of Homeland Security reversed its decision.
A partial government shutdown is set to begin on Saturday, leaving federal workers at airports and other agencies under the Department of Homeland Security in limbo and uncertainty.
