FAA cuts flights in and out of Newark airport
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According to the New York Post, a blackout on April 28 for air traffic controllers overseeing Newark led to many workers taking trauma leave, exacerbating its staff shortage. In addition, a Newark Airport runway is closed for “rehabilitation work” leaving the airport with only one functioning runway.
There is more turbulence for travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA is significantly reducing the number of hourly flights.
The FAA has extended a restriction on the number of flights airlines can schedule Newark Airport amid staffing, technology and construction issues.
Flights at the New Jersey airport have been canceled and delayed in recent weeks amid communications problems plaguing air traffic control systems and ongoing construction.
Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.
A veteran air-traffic controller at the facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport is calling for more resources and speaking out about the intense pressures workers face amid a staffing shortage and tech outages.
Chaos has ensnarled Newark airport. Here’s what’s really going on - FAA said no one was hurt and operations were not interrupted as a result of Tuesday’s communication outage at Newark