US EditionAir traffic controller says its ‘safe to fly’ but ‘avoid Newark’
- In May 2025, Newark Liberty International Airport faced multiple days of flight delays and cancellations due to staff shortages, disruptions in air traffic management systems, and ongoing runway repairs.
- These disruptions occurred because the airport faced major outages in aging FAA infrastructure and closed a runway for ongoing construction.
- In response, the FAA cut 25% of daily flights last week to match the airport’s reduced capacity while construction continues, with slot controls advocated by airlines.
- United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby acknowledged that the current situation at Newark is challenging for the airline in the near future, but expects improvements in the long run as the FAA plans to manage flight volumes to align with the airport's capacity. He also mentioned that flight reductions have led to more available seats due to lost bookings.
- As a result, United Airlines is offering the lowest summer fares ever to Newark, while a recently installed high-speed data link between Philadelphia and New York is expected to enhance the dependability of Newark’s air traffic control system by July.
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Air traffic controller says its ‘safe to fly’ but ‘avoid Newark’
(The Hill) — Veteran air traffic controller Jonathan Stewart affirmed to the public during a recent television appearance that it is “safe to fly,” but added that he would avoid the embattled Newark Liberty International Airport. “It's safe to fly. I would probably avoid Newark until something else is done,” Stewart, a supervisory air traffic controller, said during his Friday night appearance on NewsNation’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports.” Stewart…
Air traffic controller who prevented midair crash: ‘Avoid Newark’
(NewsNation) — A veteran air traffic controller who says he prevented a potential midair collision near troubled Newark Liberty International Airport this month said travelers may wish to avoid that busy air hub until changes are made. “It’s safe to fly,” Jonathan Stewart told “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” Friday. “I would probably avoid Newark until something else is done.” Stewart said he has been discussing shortcomings in the U.S. aviation syst…
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The New York LedgerUnited CEO says Newark flights this summer will be cheapest in airline's history
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said flights out of New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport this summer will be the cheapest in the airline's history as the airport recovers from air traffic control outages and faces limited capacity with one runway under construction.Kirby said passengers can expect the highest on-time performance at Newark compared to all the New York area airports this summer because the Federal Aviation Administrat…
Major airline CEO announces 'cheapest summer ever' for tickets
A POPULAR US airline has announced its cheapest summer rates ever but you will want to act fast. The bargain prices are unprecedented but guaranteed by the airline’s CEO. GettyA major US airline has announced its cheapest summer airfare rates ever (stock image)[/caption] The reduced rates apply to anyone flying in or out of Newark Liberty Inernational Airport, reports CNN. It comes after the New Jersey airport saw a series of air traffic control…
United Air Says Newark Disruptions to Cut Into Quarterly Profit
United Airlines Holdings Inc.’s second-quarter profit will fall well below its original outlook because flight disruptions and air traffic control outages at its Newark hub have driven away passengers and forced the carrier to cut ticket prices for the summer.
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