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Air Traffic Control staffing, runway construction cause problems for travelers at Newark Airport


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The ground stop on Thursday was the result of a combination of staffing issues and runway construction.

At Newark Liberty International Airport, travelers faced significant disruptions due to a combination of air traffic control staffing shortages and ongoing runway construction, leading to numerous flight cancellations and delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acknowledged the staffing issues at the airport's control tower, which, coupled with the construction limiting the number of operational runways, severely impacted the airport's capacity to handle flights efficiently. This situation left many passengers stranded, with some forced to spend the night at the airport or seek alternative travel arrangements. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the airport, is working with the FAA to address these challenges, but in the meantime, travelers are advised to check their flight status and consider arriving earlier than usual to accommodate potential delays.

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