Articles filed under Midway International Airport
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Southwest jet safely returns after bird strikeSep 02, 2013 10:48 pm - RALEIGH, N.C. — A Southwest Airlines spokeswoman says a jet carrying 124 people struck a bird shortly after departing for Chicago from a North Carolina airport but safel...
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Naperville mom helps food allergy sufferers travel safelyJul 16, 2013 10:00 am - Naperville mom Amy Wicker was determined that her daughter's food allergies were not going to affect their family vacation. That was easier said than done, though. She s...
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Midway spared late-night tower closuresMay 08, 2013 2:00 pm - The Federal Aviation Administration offered a reprieve Wednesday for Midway International Airport, reversing plans to close the air traffic control tower overnight. Seve...
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Southwest flight diverted to O’Hare after mechanical problemApr 20, 2013 8:05 pm - A Southwest Airlines flight from Charlotte, N.C., was diverted to O’Hare International Airport instead of Midway late Saturday afternoon after a possible mechanical prob...
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Air traffic tower closures will strip safety netMar 15, 2013 4:34 pm - The planned shutdown of up to 238 air traffic control towers across the country under federal budget cuts will strip away an extra layer of safety during takeoffs and la...
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Sequester could trigger control tower cutsMar 01, 2013 4:15 am - Gridlock in Washington could mean close calls at suburban airports, flight delays for travelers and postponing a new O'Hare International Airport runway, aviation expert...
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Chicago looks to boost travel through airportsFeb 22, 2013 3:33 pm - The organization created to boost Chicago tourism is getting an additional $5 million to promote access to the city through O’Hare and Midway international airports. Cho...
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O’Hare still No. 2, and Midway creeping upFeb 04, 2013 1:36 pm - When it comes to launching passengers, O’Hare International Airport is busy but not busiest and Midway International Airport is getting busier. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlant...
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Durbin wants cash payback before privatizing MidwayJan 31, 2013 12:00 pm - Not so fast, Sen. Dick Durbin cautioned federal regulators who have final say on whether Midway International Airport should be privatized. The city of Chicago is studyi...
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FAA OKs request to privatize MidwayJan 18, 2013 3:30 pm - Chicago was given federal approval Friday to privatize Midway International Airport, and the city promptly began asking potential buyers to get in touch. The city hopes ...