Thunderstorms in Chicago caused significant airline disruptions on Saturday, affecting over 80 flights and resulting in around 280 cancellations. Various airlines had to divert flights to alternative airports, including one Air Canada flight returning to Toronto after failing to reach its destination. American Airlines passengers faced multiple attempts, with one flight taking three tries before a successful landing in Chicago. A flash flood warning was issued for the area as severe weather impacted operations at O'Hare, leading to many flights being redirected to neighboring cities around the Great Lakes.
The "Windy City" lived up to its name this weekend as severe weather over Chicago disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers in the Midwest.
Some American Airlines passengers would take three attempts before reaching Chicago, seven hours later than expected.
A flash flood warning was issued for the two Illinois counties in which the airport is located, as thunderstorms rolled through the area.
Many flights were diverted to other cities around the Great Lakes, such as Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Detroit, and Indianapolis, among others.
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