Coverage dated November 10, 2026

United CEO urges FAA to boost staffing as O'Hare taxi times rank among nation's longest

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is urging the FAA to increase air traffic controller staffing, citing lengthy aircraft taxi times at O'Hare International Airport.

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WGN Chicago
United CEO blames FAA restrictions for long taxi times at O'Hare (opens WGN Chicago)
Published Nov 10, 2026
WGN Chicago's feed description
The head of United Airlines says Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restrictions on aircraft at O’Hare International Airport contribute to the highest taxi times in the nation.
ABC 7 Chicago
United CEO urges FAA to boost staffing as O'Hare taxi times rank among nation's longest (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Nov 10, 2026
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is urging the FAA to increase air traffic controller staffing, citing lengthy aircraft taxi times at O'Hare International Airport.