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Newark Airport delays stretch into sixth day amid FAA staffing crisis

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Newark Liberty International Airport is experiencing major delays for a sixth consecutive day due to critical air traffic control staffing shortages, with over 270 flights delayed on Saturday and some arriving flights facing three-hour waits.

United Airlines has begun cancelling 35 daily round-trip flights, citing technology issues and a dramatic shortage of FAA controllers—reportedly over 20% walked off the job. The FAA, which has not fully detailed the staffing problem, is investigating and has introduced financial incentives to address a nationwide shortfall of 3,000 controllers.

Ongoing runway repairs and a relocated control facility are compounding the disruption just ahead of the busy summer travel season.

This post was published on 4 May 2025 18:44

André Orban

M. Sc. Engineering

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