Articles filed under Midway International Airport
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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 ...
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Chicago to explore leasing Midway airportDec 21, 2012 4:00 pm - Chicago plans to explore leasing Midway International Airport and would proceed with a deal only if a transaction would benefit taxpayers and travelers, Mayor Rahm Emanu...
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Hundreds of flights canceled as snow startsDec 20, 2012 5:00 am - Gas up the snowblower and break out the shovels because the first recorded snowfall in 290 days has begun. A winter storm warning is now in effect and lasts until 3 a.m....
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Southwest baggage handler charged with laptop theftsAug 10, 2012 4:14 pm - In criticizing competitors who charge passengers for checking luggage, Southwest Airlines has touted being bag friendly in numerous commercials. But Cook County prosecut...
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Midway reopens after power outage shuts down runways ThursdayJun 28, 2012 10:00 pm - Chicago's Midway International Airport reopened this morning after a power outage forced the second largest airport in Chicago to shut down for four hours Thursday night...
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Full-scale emergency test held at Midway AirportJun 24, 2012 7:13 am - Emergency officials responded to an airplane fire at Midway International Airport that injured 160 people — but luckily it was just an emergency drill. Saturday’s full-s...
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Chicago airports getting free Wi-FiJun 22, 2012 4:23 pm - Free Internet access to at least some websites is on the horizon at both O’Hare and Midway airports. Chicago Aviation Department officials announced plans to begin offer...
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Uptick in Memorial Day travel expectedMay 24, 2012 4:00 pm - It's go time at O'Hare and Midway International airports as Memorial Day weekend travel takes off. A projected 1.5 million passengers are expected to use either of the t...