A Newark Liberty International Airport air traffic controller has been left traumatized by a recent 90-second blackout, causing her to refuse to fly out of the airport. This incident has underscored serious problems, including understaffing and delays exacerbated by NJ Transit strikes. The controller, on stress-related leave, expressed her belief that unless these issues are urgently addressed, a fatal accident is inevitable due to the compromised safety of air traffic operations at the airport.
Do I think it's safe to fly from or to the airport? Let me put it like this: I deliberately avoid my own airport when booking flights, even if the alternatives are more expensive and less convenient.
If Newark's air traffic control problems don't get fixed, I believe it's only a matter of time before we have a fatal crash between two planes.
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