October 14, 2005
FAA extends restrictions on O'Hare flights to April
By Trebor Banstetter
Knight Ridder Newspapers
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines and United Airlines will have to keep a lid on flights at Chicago O'Hare Airport, at least for the time being. The Federal Aviation Administration extended restrictions on American and United flights from the airport until April 1. Those restrictions had been scheduled to expire this month.
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Last year, the government ordered American and United to cut their O'Hare flights by 6 percent, citing heavy traffic and flight delays. Both airlines operate hubs at O'Hare.
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Federal and local officials are contemplating a more permanent solution to the traffic problem, which could include expanding the airport.
Delays have declined under the restrictions. In August, 79 percent of the airport's flights were on time, up from 75 percent a year ago. The airport was ranked 10th among large airports in August in on-time performance, compared with 23rd in August 2004.
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