Flight Delays Begin as Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Worsen

The delays came just hours after the transportation secretary warned that flying could be disrupted by the government shutdown.

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Newark Airport Crisis Has Eased but Tech and Staffing Issues Persist

United Airlines said it had a very good summer at Newark airport. But air traffic control equipment issues and staffing shortages remained unresolved.

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United Airlines Says Newark Airport Problems Have Eased Greatly

The airline said fewer flights were delayed and more travelers were using the airport after air traffic control challenges and runway construction caused a crisis in the spring.

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Equipment Outages Vexed Newark Airport Controllers for Years

Records show that air traffic controllers handling Newark Liberty International Airport flights have grappled with equipment outages since at least 2023, an anxiety-causing situation they call “plug and pray.”

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United Airlines Will Return to J.F.K. Through a Deal With JetBlue

The partnership comes after Newark’s airport, where United has a big hub, suffered long delays because of air traffic control problems.

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A Holiday Weekend Will Be a Test for Newark Airport

The airport, which has suffered from staffing shortages and communications breakdowns, faces the first big weekend leading up to summer.

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Trump Administration Caps Flights in and Out of Newark Airport

Recent technology outages, staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and runway construction have caused significant disruptions and raised concerns about passenger safety.

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Memorial Day Weekend: Tips on Travel Delays, Cancellations and More

With airports and airlines experiencing delays and cancellations, and staffing shortfalls at national parks, here’s what to know before you go.

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New Jersey, State of Constant Motion, Learns to Live With Immobility

Trains are idle, the airport is hobbled and large holes have opened on a major highway. The state’s residents have time to reflect, and get mad.

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