Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), American Airlines and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) on Thursday to celebrate the reopening of Gates K1 and L2A at O’Hare International Airport, marking a major milestone in the $300 million ElevateT3 project. The modernization initiative is transforming key passenger and operational spaces that make up the front door to American’s Chicago hub. The gates, which were turned over to American in July, are now serving passengers from newly expanded gate hold rooms. ElevateT3 is modernizing Terminal 3 while the facility remains open and fully operational. The project will improve passenger circulation, security screening, baggage operations, accessibility, restrooms, gate areas and building systems while adding approximately 10,000 square feet of new concessions and amenity space, including a new Admirals Club® lounge for American that doubles its existing footprint.

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