US EditionFAA meets with airlines to reduce Newark airport flight delays
- On May 12, 2025, the FAA convened a two-day meeting in Washington with major airlines to address flight delays occurring at Newark airport in New Jersey.
- The meeting followed ongoing staffing shortages, equipment outages, and one main runway's reconstruction, which have caused severe travel disruptions and delays.
- United Airlines, the largest carrier at Newark, sharply cut nearly 35 flights and urged the FAA to reinstate slot controls to address delays and overscheduling.
- FAA and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated the airport cannot handle current flight levels, and Duffy called the meeting the first delay reduction effort in over 20 years.
- The meeting seeks to limit the number of flights landing and taking off each hour to alleviate congestion, with the FAA expecting this measure to bring cancellations and delays down to manageable levels.
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Ground stop reinstated for second time at Newark Airport
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) -- A ground stop was reinstated after an earlier one was lifted at Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Association. Flights at the airport continued to be delayed for up to two hours due to weather and low ceilings, the FAA's website said. More Local News LaGuardia Airport also reported ground and departure delays of a little over an hour due to thunderstorms while …
FAA to Continue Discussions With Airlines on Reducing Newark Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is hosting a third day of discussions with airlines on Friday over efforts to reduce air traffic at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport, according to officials. Thursday was the second day of talks between major airlines and the nation’s regulatory body for air travel, which included four rounds of individual sit-downs with various companies to discuss specific times to cut flights at Newar…
FAA holds talks with major airlines regarding flight delays at Newark Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began its meeting with major airlines on Wednesday to explore solutions for cutting down on flight delays and excessive scheduling during peak travel times at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Wednesday’s meeting follows more than two weeks of widespread delays at Newark, caused by a combination of factors such as a shortage of air traffic controllers, runway work, and chronic congestio…
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