American and United O'Hare rivalry hits FAA cap (chicagotribune.com)

American Airlines and United Airlines are locked in a stalemate at O'Hare International Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration capped departures and arrivals at summer 2025 levels, freezing the gate gains United had won. American reclaimed gates in the latest reallocation that took effect this month and will launch O'Hare-to-Tokyo Narita service in March, while United reported $1.03 billion in third-quarter net income against American's $269 million loss on revenue up 19% year over year. United says it captures more than 50% of revenue from Chicago-based passengers.