Chicago O’Hare Airport Expansion Advances with Revised $8.5 Billion Plan
United and American Airlines endorse Mayor Johnson’s revised construction sequence to prioritize the Global Terminal, aiming to control spiraling costs.
- United and American Airlines have agreed to a new construction sequence for O’Hare International Airport, focusing first on the Global Terminal.
- The agreement comes after prolonged negotiations and aims to keep the project within the original $8.5 billion budget amidst rising costs.
- Construction will be phased, with the Global Terminal as the priority, which is crucial for maintaining O’Hare’s status as a global hub.
- The revised plan promises faster delivery of critical infrastructure, with potential delays for less essential parts like additional satellite concourses.
- Local officials and airlines emphasize collaboration to ensure the project’s timely completion and budget adherence.
Chicago Sun Times 
Chicago Tribune 