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The lack of just a dozen air traffic controllers has contributed to danger, chaos, and waves of delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport. Yet the Federal Aviation Administration — despite employing about 14,
Technology and staffing problems have plagued the airport, one of the nation’s busiest hubs. Officials say they are trying to resolve the issues, but concerns remain.
Airline has trimmed its daily routes following technology and staffing issues affecting New Jersey hub.
Major delays and cancellations out of Newark Liberty International Airport​ could continue if multiple issues, including staffing shortages and equipment malfunctions, aren't solved.
Newark airport faces new delays due to FAA radar outages and staffing shortages, following a third system failure since late April.
Passengers traveling through Newark Airport on Thursday again dealt with significant delays due to FAA staffing shortages. In the morning, the FAA was reporting shortages leading to departing flights being delayed by an average of 75 minutes and arriving flights delayed by an average of five hours,
United Airlines is letting customers change flights for free as flight delays and cancellations continue to grow at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reassured customers that Newark Airport is "absolutely safe" for travel in an email sent on Monday.
Passengers traveling through Newark Airport are getting a break on Wednesday from the recent spate of delays and cancellations. According to the FAA airport status website, there are no widespread delays or cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport,
United Airlines is waiving change fees and fare differences for flights impacted by the disruptions at Newark Airport.