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United: Air traffic controller shortage to blame for ‘significant disruption’ at Newark hub

United Airlines is pressing the FAA to address air traffic controller shortages impacting travelers at Newark hub.
The shortage caused significant flight disruptions, affecting over 343,000 travelers this month.
The FAA acknowledged the issue, stating that hiring more controllers is a top priority but recognizes it as a long-standing problem.

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Death investigation underway at Burbank airport after body found near parking area, officials say

A death investigation is underway at Hollywood Burbank Airport after a body was found early Wednesday morning.

3 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Reuters

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United says FAA staffing shortages causing significant disruption at Newark hub

United Airlines said on Tuesday that an acute shortage of air traffic controllers was causing "significant disruption" for travelers at its busy Newark, New Jersey, hub outside of New York City.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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MyNewsLA.com

Man Found Dead in Vehicle at Burbank Airport; Investigation Underway

A man was found dead Wednesday of apparent natural causes in a vehicle near a terminal at Burbank Airport, and an investigation was underway. The body was discovered in a valet parking area at about 8 a.m., according to the Burbank Police Department. Information on the man’s identity was not immediately available. One traffic lane was blocked in the area, but airport operations were not being impacted as the busy holiday travel weekend got under…

3 months ago

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Patch

Body Found At Airport Terminal During Thanksgiving Travel Rush

Man Found Dead At Burbank Airport - Los Angeles, CA - A man was found dead at an airport terminal Wednesday morning, according to police.

3 months ago·United States

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Police investigate death at Burbank airport

Authorities are investigating a death outside Hollywood Burbank Airport on Wednesday morning during the height of the Thanksgiving travel rush. The original call to police came in just after 8 a.m., according to officials. The person's body was located in the valet lane outside the main terminal, where passengers are picked up and dropped off on the same level. Police vehicles surrounded the scene, and a black canopy covered the body. "Sadly, i…

3 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Hill

United: Air traffic controller shortage to blame for ‘significant disruption’ at Newark hub

United Airlines suggested Wednesday that an air traffic controller shortage is to blame for “significant delays” at its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hub, as people in the U.S. began their holiday travel. The airline, in an email to The Hill, said the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) “understaffing is causing significant disruption for our travelers…

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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