The change dramatically constrained O'Hare's capacity. As a result, nearly 160 flights were canceled and hundreds were delayed for up to three hours. Many passengers unable to get out of Chicago spent the night in hotels, while 47 travelers slept on folding cots at the airport, according to the Chicago Department of Aviation. The FAA's contention that the delays were prompted by strong winds in the upper atmosphere was dismissed by meteorologists at the FAA, the airlines and the National Weather Service. If there is a problem, just tell us the truth.
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