United Airlines has pushed back the start of its new service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport to Oct. 25, after a new Federal Aviation Administration order affected capacity at O’Hare. The inaugural ORD-MQT flight was originally expected sooner.
The revised date lines up with the expected expiration of the current FAA capacity restrictions, according to Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport. Customers who already booked seats on the affected service can rebook on another flight or take a full refund.
Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport Manager David Erhart said the delay is regrettable, but said the airport recognizes the need to follow federal operational requirements. He said the airport appreciates United Airlines’ continued partnership and commitment to establishing the route for the Marquette community, and expects to see the service launch later this year.
The new FAA order is the reason the schedule shifted, tying the launch of the ORD-MQT route directly to how long the capacity limits remain in place at O’Hare. Passengers with questions are being directed to United.com or to United Airlines customer service.
For Marquette, the answer to whether the route is still coming is yes. It is just coming later, and the airline now says Oct. 25 is the day the first flight is set to take off.
