WINK Digital Team
•8/3/2026

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — A Southwest Airlines flight from Fort Myers experienced a landing issue at Chicago Midway Airport Monday morning.
Both nose gear tires on Southwest Airlines Flight 1243 lost air pressure while landing, according to an airline spokesperson. Mechanics changed the tires and towed the aircraft to the gate.
"We apologize for any inconvenience to our Customers," the spokesperson said. "Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees."
No further details about the incident were immediately available.