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New lounge for military members and their families opens at Midway Airport
A new lounge available for military members and their families has opened at Chicago’s Midway International Airport, NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.
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These are the restaurants at Midway Airport's revamped Central Market food court
A revamped food court at Midway International Airport features “a mix of new and existing brands with diverse ownership teams” and caps off the “final major phase” of the Chicago airport’s $400 million modernization program.
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Midway Airport opens ‘Central Market' with new concession stands, restaurants
New concessions and a revamped “Central Market” food court at Chicago’s Midway International Airport will soon open back up to travelers.
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Midway Airport to debut its first-ever lounge in 2024
For the first time ever, Chicago’s Midway Airport will offer a lounge to customers beginning next year.
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Suburban man accused of flashing laser pointer at airplanes at O'Hare and Midway
A west suburban Berkeley man was accused of flashing a laser pointer at airplanes leaving O’Hare and Midway airports, according to Illinois state police.
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2 Detroit Men Charged After More Than 44 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized at Midway Airport
Two Detroit men have been charged after more than 44 pounds of the potent opioid fentanyl was seized at Midway Airport earlier this week.
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Passengers Scramble to Find Luggage as Airline Travel Troubles Continue
Chicago Midway International Airport is filled with passengers trying to sift through and find their luggage after a flurry of travel disruptions erupted in the lead-up to the Christmas holiday. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.
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Southwest Airlines Cancels an ‘Unacceptable' Number of Flights
Travelers dealt with widespread difficulties in the lead-up to the Christmas holiday weekend as a winter storm pummeled the U.S., but even as some of the effects of the storm lingered, much of the travel disruptions were expected to be cleared by this week — except for those who flew on Southwest Airlines. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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Chicago Travelers Remain Stranded as Southwest to ‘Operate Reduced Schedule' For ‘Several Days'
Holiday travelers hoping to catch a Southwest Airlines flight home Tuesday may not have much luck at O’Hare or Midway International Airport, as the airline continues to cancel hundreds of flights, with many passengers saying they received conflicting notifications, or no notifications whatsoever.
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Travel Chaos Snarls Air Travel at Midway
Hundreds of flights were canceled at Midway Monday, part of a nationwide issue that could potentially linger for days. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez has more on the impact on travelers.
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‘Angry as Hell:' Luggage Piles Up at Midway Amid Flight Cancellations, Frustrating Travelers
Post-holiday travel at Chicago’s Midway International Airport took on a chaotic air on Monday, with hundreds of flight cancellations and luggage strewn around the airport as airlines coped with the lingering effects of the weekend’s winter storm.
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Flight Cancellations Spark Massive Lines at Chicago Airports Day After Christmas
More than 100 flights were canceled at Chicago’s Midway Airport alone the day after the Christmas holiday, sparking massive lines as travelers rushed to rebook their journeys home. NBC 5’s Karen Aguilar reports.
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Flying for the Holidays? Here's How to Check Your Flight Status Ahead of Potential Snowstorm
If you’re planning to hit the skies later this week and leave town for the holidays, get ready for the possibility of flight delays – and even cancellations – brought on by a potential snowstorm.
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CHICAGO FORECAST: Significant Winter Snowstorm on the Way
Paul Deanno has the latest forecast.
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Video Shows Moment a Government Plane and Flock of Birds Collided Mid-Air
The National Guard’s top officer was onboard a military plane on Monday when it struck several birds on takeoff from Chicago’s Midway Airport, causing the aircraft to return to the airport.
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National Guard Chief's Plane Strikes Birds, Lands at Chicago's Midway Airport: Source
The National Guard’s top officer was onboard a military plane on Monday when it struck several birds on takeoff from Chicago’s Midway Airport, causing the aircraft to return to the airport. Lisa Chavarria reports.
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National Guard Chief's Plane Strikes Birds, Lands Safely at Chicago's Midway Airport: Source
The National Guard’s top officer was onboard a military plane on Monday when it struck several birds on takeoff from Chicago’s Midway Airport, causing the aircraft to return to the airport. Natalie Martinez has the latest details.
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National Guard Chief's Plane Strikes Birds, Lands at Chicago's Midway Airport: Source
The National Guard’s top officer was onboard a military plane on Monday when it struck several birds on takeoff from Chicago’s Midway Airport, causing the aircraft to return to the airport.
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Transportation Workers Union Demand Stricter Penalties for Unruly Passengers
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, unruly passenger incidents are skyrocketing. In 2020, there were only 183 cases reported. Last year, that number jumped to almost 1,100.
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Flight Attendants Rally Against Recent Rise in Harassment
Flight attendants in Chicago rallied Thursday against a recent nationwide rise in harassment and violence against those in the profession, NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.