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Chicago May Be About to Overtake Atlanta at the World’s Busiest Airport

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Sep 17 2018

Atlanta airport is the world’s busiest. When you look at the number of flights many of the other busiest airports drop down in the rankings, major international airports often have large widebodies dominating but fewer flights. Atlanta certainly sees its share of widebodies but is also a major domestic hub with narrowbodies and regional jets.

It turns out that Chicago O’Hare isn’t that far behind Atlanta when ranked by number of flights. And each airport’s construction plans tell us that the busiest title may be about the flip in the new few years.

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72 Year Old Man Says He Doesn’t Know Why Emirates Beat Him on Flight to Chicago

Jan 29 2018

A 72 year old man taking his first-ever flight on Emirates from Lagos to Dubai to Chicago last week was hospitalized after being “bound and beaten” on the flight.

David Ukesone was flying on EK235 to meet his family after receiving a US Green Card. They turned up to meet the man but he didn’t get off the plane with other passengers. He was removed by police officers who were told the man had been unruly, though no charges were filed.

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10% Off Flights From Chicago

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Oct 29 2006

American wants you to text WORLD to 88398 and they’ll send you back a 10% discount code valid on roundtrips originating in Chicago. Discount requires booking by December 19 for travel through March 31, 2007.

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It *is* possible to redeem your miles. To Chicago or Phoenix.

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Jan 19 2006

I just got an email from United titled United award seats to exciting destinations. The idea is that it’s possible to get awards with United miles, there are seats available, and they’re going to help me think of places I can successfully go with my miles. You’ve earned your miles and we’d like to help you to use them for award travel. So now we have a dedicated page that will be updated every month with destinations where there are ample seats available on United®, United Express® and TedSM. Visit a favorite city, take a break to a sunnier destination or try somewhere new and exotic. Your seats are waiting. So what routes are they highlighting in the e-mail? 1. Chicago (ORD) – Washington, DC (IAD) 2. Denver (DEN) – Las Vegas (LAS) 3. Los…

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