FAA Proposes to Extend Flight Restrictions at Newark Airport Until 2026

FAA proposes to extend flight restrictions at Newark airport until 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration proposed on Friday to extend air traffic restrictions at Newark Liberty International Airport until October 2026.The proposal comes after the FAA’s initial plan in June to reduce operations at the airport through the end of 2025, following a series of flight delays and cancellations.

FAA proposes extending Newark airport flight cuts through October 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is proposing to extend flight cuts at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport through October 2026 as it continues to face air traffic controller shortage and congestion issues

FAA Proposes Extension of Newark Liberty International Airport Flight Caps Through October 2026 - The Bulkhead Seat

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to extend its June 2025 order that limits the number scheduled flights at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in an effort to reduce congestion, delays, and cancellations. The revised order would remain in effect until October 24, 2026 and only slightly increase the current hourly limits on flights. The original order followed significant operational disruptions at Newark Liberty Inte…

FAA To Reduce Newark Flights Through Late 2026, To United's Delight

Newark International Airport (EWR) has been in the news over the past several months, and not in a good way. The airport has struggled with operational issues, with the situation being the worst in the late spring and early summer. This was due to a combination of factors, including runway construction, a shortage of air traffic controllers, and technological issues. So far, we’ve seen the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) limit flights at t…