Southwest Exits O'Hare for Midway Consolidation (simpleflying.com)

Southwest Airlines ceased operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in 2026, consolidating all flights to Chicago Midway. The carrier abandoned 13 routes after achieving only a 75.3% load factor and 1.7% market share at O'Hare, compared to an 82.3% average at Midway. United and American dominate O'Hare with 80% of flights, while Southwest controls over 90% of operations at Midway.