Travel disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport have continued due to weather conditions and staffing shortages, including a significant walkout of FAA controllers. United Airlines has announced daily cancellations of round-trip flights to enhance customer safety amidst these challenges. Ground stops were enacted at both Newark and LaGuardia airports leading to four-hour residual delays for travelers. Additionally, air traffic control equipment outages and ongoing runway construction have compounded delays, creating missed connections. As summer travel approaches, the Department of Transportation plans to enhance staffing and modernize technology to alleviate the situation.
Without them, Newark cannot handle the number of planes scheduled to operate there in the weeks and months ahead.
With the summer travel season just weeks away, the Department of Transportation has been trying to find solutions, including rolling out a plan to hire more air traffic controllers.
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