Travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport experienced significant disruptions on Monday, facing cancellations and long delays that extended into a second week. Low cloud conditions led the FAA to pause departures, causing average delays of four hours. These issues were compounded by earlier equipment failures and staffing shortages at air traffic control centers, alongside ongoing runway construction. Senator Chuck Schumer called for an investigation into these operational challenges, highlighting safety concerns and the outdated technology affecting the airportâs performance.
Senator Chuck Schumer emphasized the need for investigation into Newark's air traffic issues, stating it's an understatement to call the situation mere "minor turbulence".
Travel chaos at Newark intensified due to low clouds, affecting over 200 flights and resulting in delays averaging four hours as staffing shortages persist.
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