United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllers

What we know about the massive staffing shortage that has caused 7 days of major delays at Newark Airport

By Chris Boyette and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — For years, the shortage of certified air traffic controllers in the US has led to flight disruptions and headaches for travelers across the country, most recently at busy Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, where staffing issues have led to major delays for an unparalleled seventh day in a row. The Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday implemented a Ground Delay Program until mid…

Newark Airport faces major travel chaos amid staffing crisis, United Airlines slashes 35 daily flights; ‘It is not safe’

An air traffic controller issued a warning on Friday that there is a staffing shortfall at Newark Liberty International Airport, making it risky for travelers.

US Prepares Air-Traffic Overhaul as Vulnerabilities Rock Newark

The Trump administration’s plan to modernize the aging US air traffic-control system has gained fresh urgency after vulnerabilities with the existing system pushed United Airlines Holdings Inc. to cut flights at the second-busiest hub serving New York City.

Air Traffic Controller Shortage Disrupts Dozens of Flights at Newark Airport

A major shortage of air traffic controllers has caused dozens of flight disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport. There is concern that the flight disruptions could stick around for weeks to come.

Passengers flying to or from Newark Liberty International Airport encountered long delays and cancellations on Saturday due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, a nationwide problem that President Donald Trump's government has committed to solving.

Newark Airport Delays: What To Know About Air Traffic Control Struggles At EWR

United Airlines announced last week it was cutting 35 roundtrip flights daily from the airport amid air traffic control struggles.