Reducing operations at the world’s busiest airport for one-and-a-half years reduces available flights for travelers at arguably the most crucial nexus for the United States and stunts economic growth for the entire Midwest.
Dick Durbin: “Reducing operations at the world’s busiest airport for one-and-a-half years reduces available flights for travelers at…”
On the recordAugust 6, 2026
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Warning about economic impact of flight cap extension.
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