Air traffic disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport are largely attributed to staffing shortages, as confirmed by the FAA. Recent radar outages have left controllers unable to track planes effectively. Tuesday reported a total of 204 delays and 124 cancellations, showing a slight improvement from the previous day's 425 delays and 160 cancellations. Travelers vented their frustrations to CNN, with many expressing dissatisfaction with the airport's management amid the chaos, further complicating their travel plans, especially for those flying internationally.
Flyers at Newark Liberty International Airport are facing severe delays and cancellations due to air traffic controller staffing shortages, causing frustration among passengers.
The FAA has reported that the radar outages have led to some traffic controllers taking time off, further exacerbating the delays and cancellations.
Passengers expressed their exasperation, with one stating, 'I never liked this airport to begin with,' underscoring the dissatisfaction and unpredictability of air travel.
Delilah Darden, experiencing her second delay, summed up passenger frustration: 'We have just been here at a hotel in Jersey, so it's just been not knowing what's happening.'
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