What’s Behind Newark Airport Fiasco
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A staffing shortage, runway construction and deferred maintenance to crucial air traffic technology have made Newark Airport a national laughingstock.
Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.
Newark Liberty International Airport is facing another FAA-imposed ground delay due to staffing shortages, after a telecommunications issue led to delays on Sunday.
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,
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admitted he changed his wife’s flight from Newark to LaGuardia just hours after claiming the troubled New Jersey airport was safe for the public.
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One runway is closed and there's a shortage of air-traffic controllers, causing flights to be delayed or canceled.
Newark airport's been plagued with issues that have travelers like me concerned about safety. It's not dangerous, but delays are a bigger concern.
United Airlines is waiving change fees and fare differences for flights impacted by the disruptions at Newark Airport.
The move is in response to equipment failures and staff shortages that caused hourslong flight delays in recent weeks.
The FAA is holding a “delay reduction” meeting Wednesday, seeking to cap the total number of flights at the airport.