On a recent evening, only three air traffic controllers were reported to be staffing a Philadelphia radar center for Newark Airport, far below the scheduled target of 14. This staffing issue comes during a period of operational difficulties at Newark, including technological failures and construction, which have led to numerous flight delays and cancellations. The FAA insists that these measures are taken to ensure safety, highlighting the ongoing air traffic challenges they face.
Monday night's slim staffing came as the FAA struggles to keep air travel flowing smoothly through one of the busiest airports in the country, where technological troubles, a worker shortage and ongoing runway construction have hampered operations in recent weeks.
If we reduce the number of flights at Newark, we're not doing it to annoy people. We're not doing it to delay people's travel. What we're doing is guaranteeing safety.
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