United Airlines announced the cancellation of 35 daily round-trip flights from Newark Liberty International Airport due to the airport's struggle with current flight volume. CEO Scott Kirby cited a significant shortage of air traffic control staff, which has led to major delays and disruptions. Recent walkouts from FAA staff have further exacerbated the situation. The airline is currently advocating for Newark to be reclassified as a Level 3 airport to better manage scheduled flights based on capacity limitations, as they operate around 300 daily round-trip flights.
United Airlines is canceling dozens of daily flights at Newark due to the airport's inability to manage current traffic and an air traffic control shortage.
CEO Scott Kirby highlights air traffic control issues and a failure in technology as reasons behind the decision to cancel flights from Newark.
Kirby stated that the understaffed air traffic control facility and lack of intervention are root issues causing significant travel disruption.
United Airlines has been advocating for Newark to be classified as a Level 3 airport to manage the volume of scheduled flights effectively.
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