Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoffs
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
Delta flight diverted to O'Hare Airport after 'smoky odor' detected in cockpit
A Delta flight from Detroit to Kansas City, Mo., was diverted to O’Hare International Airport on Wednesday after crew members detected a "smoky odor" in the aircraft.
Scottsdale Airport: Plane crashes into another plane, killing 1, injuring several others
A plane veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport on Monday and crashed into another plane, the Federal Aviation Administration says. One person was killed and several others were hurt.
Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil owns one of the planes involved in Scottsdale crash
One of the planes involved in the deadly Scottsdale plane crash is owned by Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil.
Tug vehicle flips in O’Hare crash, prompting calls for stricter safety measures
The International Association of Machinists (IAM) are calling for stronger airline worker protection just days after a tug vehicle driver was critically injured at O'Hare International Airport.
Accident at O'Hare Airport: Driver hospitalized after tug vehicle hit by airplane wing
An airplane wing struck a tug vehicle at O'Hare International Airport, leaving the driver hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said.
Public records detail aviation close calls in Milwaukee, Chicago
Public records show at the three biggest airports in Milwaukee and the Chicago area, there have been multiple "near mid-air collisions" and other "close calls" in recent years.
'Wakeup call': Bipartisan lawmakers call for more air traffic controllers in wake of D.C. tragedy
Congress passed the FAA Reauthorization Act last year that called for thousands of new air traffic controllers across the nation, but the Trump administration's efforts to freeze hiring across the board has thrown that into question.
Duckworth, Chicago official address local airport safety concerns following DC plane crash
Following the deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C., Chicago officials are raising concerns about safety at local airports.
Photos: Nearly 1,000 fake IDs confiscated at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized nearly 1,000 counterfeit driver's licenses at the International Mail Facility at O'Hare International Airport between Jan. 21 and Jan. 26.
3 new retail stores open at Chicago's Midway Airport
Three new retail stores opened at Midway International Airport this week.
Chicago CTA secures $1.9 billion for historic Red Line extension
It’s the CTA’s largest ever infusion of cash, and one that public officials hope will pay dividends for generations to come.
Ground stop issued at O'Hare Airport due to snow
A ground stop was issued at O'Hare Airport Friday morning due to snow and ice.
American Airlines plane clips United flight at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
A plane clipped the tail cone of a United Airlines flight at O’Hare International Airport on Wednesday morning.
Snow and cold disrupt flights nationwide, forcing travelers to adapt at O’Hare Airport
Winter weather disruptions left holiday travelers at O’Hare International Airport dealing with delays, cancellations and misplaced luggage.
Ground stop lifted at O'Hare Airport; flights delayed
A ground stop was issued for hours at O'Hare Airport Monday morning due to snowy and icy weather.