Midway begins $47M runway safety overhaul ahead of busy travel season
A major upgrade at Midway is underway—just in time for summer travel.
Chicago airports expect nearly 2 million travelers over Memorial Day Weekend
O’Hare and Midway airports are expected to see over 1.86 million travelers this Memorial Day weekend.
Chicago mayor taps new commissioner to oversee city’s airports
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his pick to lead the city's Department of Aviation, oversee O'Hare and Midway Airports.
Lewis University trains future air traffic controllers amid growing national shortage
A nationwide air traffic controller shortage is raising safety concerns—see how a local university is part of the solution.
Close calls in Chicago skies: Experts highlight near-midair collisions at O'Hare, Midway
How safe is Chicago’s airspace? Reports show alarming close calls at O’Hare and Midway.
Ground stops due to storms plague Chicago airports
Ground stops were issued for several hours at O'Hare and Midway airports Friday morning due to weather.
Ground stops lifted at O'Hare, Midway airports after storms
Ground stops were issued for several hours at O'Hare and Midway airports Friday morning due to weather.
Ground stop issued at O'Hare airport due to storms
Ground stops were issued for several hours at O'Hare and Midway airports Friday morning due to weather.
Crash near Midway Airport leaves 1 dead, 5 injured
A man was killed and five other people were injured in a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday near Midway Airport, authorities said.
Spring break surge: Chicago airports bracing for over 3.3 million travelers
Chicago airports are expecting a massive increase in travelers this spring break season.
NTSB releases first report on near collision at Chicago's Midway Airport
The NTSB has released its preliminary findings on a near collision between a Southwest plane and a private jet at Chicago's Midway Airport last month.
Southwest ending free checked bags policy - what we know
Southwest Airlines announced that bags will no longer fly for free on their planes.
Pilot error blamed in near-collision at Midway Airport: NTSB
Preliminary reports attribute pilot error to a near-collision between a Southwest Airlines 737 and a private jet at Chicago's Midway International Airport.
Trump, NTSB weigh in on Midway near-miss
President Donald Trump and the chair of the NTSB weighed in on yesterday's near-miss at Midway Airport.
Trumps suggests suspending license of jet pilot involved in Midway Airport near-miss
President Donald Trump praised the Southwest pilots who narrowly avoided a collision with a jet on the runway while landing Tuesday morning at Midway Airport.
NTSB blames Chicago near miss on Flexjet crew's 'failure' to listen to air traffic control
The harrowing near-miss between a Southwest Airlines plane and a private jet at a Chicago airport was a failure of the private jet crew to listen to air traffic control instructions, according to NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy.
Shocking audio reveals moments before Southwest Plane nearly collides with jet at Midway
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
Southwest plane narrowly avoids crash with jet at Chicago’s Midway Airport
A Southwest Airlines flight had to abort its landing Tuesday morning at Chicago’s Midway International Airport to avoid a collision with another plane that mistakenly entered the runway.
'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.