A brief system outage at Newark International Airport caused chaos as air traffic controllers lost contact with inbound flights, leading to widespread delays and cancellations. The situation prompted a Newark controller to warn travelers against flying into Newark, a stark message indicating serious safety concerns. This incident follows earlier issues that have eroded public trust in air travel. Experts express concerns about outdated infrastructure and the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers, emphasizing the need for significant reforms in airport operations to prevent future crises.
"It is not a safe situation right now for the flying public. Don't fly into Newark. Avoid Newark at all costs," one Newark-based air traffic controller told MSNBC.
According to a Bloomberg News report, when radio or radar frequencies go down, there are 'no fail-safes,' leaving air traffic controllers with no choice but to simply 'wait for the system to come back online.'
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