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

Source ABC Local
Original Load Date Nov. 11, 2026, midnight
Last Updated Nov. 11, 2026, midnight
Original URL https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-ohare-news-united-airlines-ceo-scott-kirby-urges-faa-boost-staffing-airport-taxi-times-rank-among-nations-longest/20032013/

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- As the busy holiday travel season approaches, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to increase air traffic controller staffing, citing lengthy aircraft taxi times at O'Hare International Airport. For travelers arriving at and departing from...