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Chicago Midway Abruptly Shuts Runway For A Month After Jet Blast Damage

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October 20, 2026
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Runway repairs due by mid-November force airlines to consolidate on Midway’s other main runway, heightening delays and strain.

Delta Airbus A319 Struck By July 4 Firework Landing At Chicago Midway

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July 11, 2026
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A Delta Air Lines jet was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago’s Midway Airport on the 4th of July.The incident occurred at around 8:40 PM as the Airbus A319 was at roughly 200 feet, with pilots telling air traffic control they quote “felt a big bang.”

Cancelations On The Rise: The Airlines & Airports Most Likely To Disrupt Your Travel Plans

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July 20, 2025
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More than 37% of all flights were delayed by more than 15 minutes at the country’s worst-affected airport.

These Are The Smallest Major Airports In The United States

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June 8, 2025
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While these airports are small by footprint, they pack a punch with a robust network of domestic and international destinations.

Over 1 Million Passengers: Chicago’s Top 15 Hugely Popular Destinations

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May 29, 2025
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They had 62,000 local passengers daily.

How Chicago Midway Was Known Globally For 3 Decades

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March 9, 2025
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Between 1930 and 1960, the airport was crowned the world’s busiest airport.

The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 249: Southwest Airlines Near Miss, Atlas Air & DHL Part Ways

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March 4, 2025
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Join Tom and Channing for the latest news from the world of aviation.

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 Nearly Collides With Private Jet In Chicago

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February 26, 2025
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The aircraft initiated a last-minute go-around procedure.

Southwest Airlines’ 10 Busiest Airports Have 3,700 Daily Movements In March

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February 20, 2025
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Only half of them have more flights than a year ago.

Southwest Airlines Will Resume Nonstop Flights Between Chicago Midway & Indianapolis International Airport

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December 18, 2024
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Flights will resume in August 2025 after the carrier discontinued the route in 2020.