Travel Expert Advises Holiday Travelers Amid Memorial Day Travel Delays

An incident at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport caused temporary chaos on a busy Memorial Day weekend for travelers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that a United Airlines flight, scheduled to depart for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, had to abort its takeoff after an engine caught fire. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. The airport experienced a halt in arrivals due to the emergency situation.

Resolution and Passenger Safety

Thankfully, the airport spokesman assured that the situation was resolved safely. The affected airplane, an Airbus A320 carrying 148 passengers and five crew members, was towed to the gate, and passengers were deplaned without any reported injuries. United Airlines is currently working on making alternative travel arrangements for the affected customers.

The incident at O'Hare International Airport coincided with a ground stop issued by the Air Traffic Control System Command Center at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, adding to the disruption faced by holiday travelers.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Chicago Fire Department and Airbus for further insight into the incident. The FAA will likely conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the engine fire to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

This remains a developing story, and updates are expected as more information becomes available.