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Staffing shortages cause delays at Newark Airport: FAA

Newark Liberty International Airport experienced weeks of flight delays, cancellations, and staffing shortages disrupting thousands of travelers in early May 2025.
These issues stemmed from outdated FAA technology failures, chronic air traffic controller staffing shortages, and the closure of Newark's busiest runway since April 15 for a $121 million rehabilitation.
United Airlines canceled 35 round-trip flights daily starting the first weekend of May, citing FAA warnings that Newark cannot handle flight volumes amid long-standing operational challenges.
FAA implemented a Ground Delay Program causing inbound flights to face delays up to nearly four hours and departures delays averaging 45 minutes on several days.
Officials, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, plan to modernize the air traffic control system and boost staffing through recruitment incentives to address persistent problems at Newark.

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UNITED CEO SCOTT KIRBY: Newark Liberty Airport needs action now

When the FAA has technology outages or staffing shortages, it leads to delays and cancellations for our customers and that’s the issue we’re determined to solve.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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What's causing delays at Newark airport? What to know about traffic control equipment and staffing issues

Major delays and cancellations out of Newark Liberty International Airport could continue if multiple issues, including staffing shortages and equipment malfunctions, aren't solved.

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The Newark Airport Snafu Teaches an Essential Lesson in Avoiding Staffing Problems

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A huge U.S. airport is melting down. Here's what you need to know

A series of crises has led to chaos at Newark Liberty International Airport, with flight cancellations, delays, and staff shortages causing major disruptions for a week.Read more...

1 month ago·United States

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Newark airport flight cancellations: What to know as safety questioned

"We continue to urge the FAA to address ongoing staffing shortages," a Port Authority spokesperson told Newsweek.

1 month ago·United States

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United Airlines axes dozens of daily flights at Newark Airport over delays, FAA walk-offs: ‘No other choice’

United Airlines cut 35 daily round-trip flights at Newark Liberty International Airport Friday, citing FAA's technology failures and staffing issues that resulted in five days of excessive delays.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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