A recent near-miss at Chicago Midway Airport has raised concerns about air traffic safety. Audio from Live ATC.net revealed that a Flexjet pilot misheard ground control instructions and continued on the wrong path. A Southwest Airlines pilot, sensing danger, initiated a go-around to avoid a collision.Despite repeated warnings, the Flexjet pilot delayed compliance but eventually corrected course. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, with both airlines conducting internal reviews,

The FAA noted an increase in runway incursions, averaging 1,749 annually since 2021. The incident comes as Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs amid restructuring, intensifying calls for improved pilot training and stricter safety protocols.