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Newark's airport chaos frustrates carriers, worries travelers


Published on 2025-05-10 11:06:40 - Reuters
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  • Travelers flying in and out of New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport were increasingly edgy about a host of recent problems at the busy airport, but they were most alarmed about two separate equipment outages in the last two weeks that disrupted communications between air traffic controllers and pilots. The airport is one of the busiest in the United States, last year handling nearly 49 million passengers out of the York metro area, the most populous in the country. Runway construction and air traffic control staffing shortages have caused cancellations and delays to spike in recent days.

The article from Yahoo News discusses the significant disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, leading to widespread flight delays and cancellations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed flight reductions at the airport, causing frustration among airlines and passengers. United Airlines, which operates a major hub at Newark, has been particularly affected, with the airline's CEO publicly criticizing the FAA's handling of the situation. The article highlights the broader issue of air traffic control staffing shortages across the U.S., which have been exacerbated by the challenges of training new controllers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This situation has led to calls for increased funding and better management to address the ongoing crisis in air traffic control.

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