But smooth sailing out of the airport — deemed a “travel hellhole” by frustrated frequent flyers over the past few weeks — has become virtually impossible. The disarray is largely due to a string of air-traffic control outages, construction issues and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employee walk-offs .

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.

Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that the flight restrictions that have been in place at New Jersey's largest airport will remain in place into mid-June.

Construction on one of Newark Airport's busiest runways has been ongoing since mid-April — but, there is an end in sight.

Live" was the latest program to take aim at Newark Airport's delays during a sketch in its May 17 season finale.

Real SLX founder and Chairman Kenny Dichter breaks down the impact on private aviation amid airport chaos and tariffs as well as an outlook on the industry.