FAA Proposes Tighter O’Hare Cap Than Previously Planned (1)

The US Federal Aviation Administration is proposing more extensive flight reductions at Chicago O’Hare International Airport than first anticipated, which would force American Airlines Group Inc. and United Airlines Holdings Inc. to adjust previously planned expansions at the busy aviation hub.

The FAA, in a new notice on Monday, sought to cap total daily operations at 2,608 takeoffs and landings, down from a previous recommendation of 2,800 operations per day. The regulator also is calling for scheduling limits restricting the number of flights in 30-minute intervals.

“This will increase safety and improve the on-time experience for passengers,” the FAA said ...