United CEO Urges FAA to Boost Staffing as O'Hare Taxi Times Rank Among Nation's Longest

United CEO explains why taxiing at O'Hare takes so long

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says air traffic controller shortages and runway restrictions are behind O'Hare's notoriously long taxi times.

United CEO urges FAA to boost staffing as O'Hare taxi times rank among nation's longest

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is urging the FAA to increase air traffic controller staffing, citing lengthy aircraft taxi times at O'Hare International Airport.

United CEO blames FAA restrictions for long taxi times at O'Hare

The head of United Airlines says Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restrictions on aircraft at O’Hare International Airport contribute to the highest taxi times in the nation.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby calls on FAA to help reduce aircraft taxi times at O’Hare

With O’Hare facing some of the worst aircraft taxi times in the U.S., United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby beseeched the Federal Aviation Administration for help.