Southwest Airlines has announced that it will discontinue service to O’Hare Airport on June 4, citing ongoing challenges at the airport. The decision is part of the airline’s efforts to refine its network, with Southwest continuing to operate flights out of Midway International Airport. Southwest started service at O’Hare in 2021 but has faced financial difficulties and abandoned its open-seating model. The battle for customers at O’Hare has intensified, with the FAA considering flight caps due to full capacity. Employees impacted by the decision will have the opportunity to bid for open positions across Southwest’s network.
