Passengers traveling to or from Newark Liberty International Airport faced significant delays and cancellations on Saturday due to an air traffic controller shortage, a widespread issue that the Trump administration has promised to address.
The busy airport near New York City experienced disruptions throughout the week, leading United Airlines to cut 35 daily flights from its schedule starting Saturday. United CEO Scott Kirby cited technology failures at the airport and the departure of more than one-fifth of Newark’s air traffic controllers as contributing factors to the flight disruptions.
According to reports from the FAA, staffing issues were causing average delays of nearly two hours for arriving flights and 45-minute delays for departures at Newark. The administration has acknowledged the shortage of air traffic controllers and has pledged to increase recruitment efforts and provide incentives for existing controllers to stay.
While the moves by the administration and airlines may help alleviate the staffing shortages, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association emphasized the need for long-overdue technology and infrastructure upgrades in the air traffic control system.
As uncertainties surrounding air travel and the economy persist, United Airlines has provided two distinct forecasts for its financial performance this year, one in anticipation of a recession and one without. Our newsroom has remained unwavering – bold, steadfast, and relentless in our pursuit of the truth. And we are not backing down. Will you stand with us during this pivotal moment in our nation’s history?
We are dedicated to delivering you with uncompromising, evidence-based journalism that everyone deserves.
Thank you for your continued support. We are truly grateful for readers like you! Your initial backing propelled us to where we are today and fortified our newsroom during challenging times. As we press forward, we need your support more than ever. We invite you to join us once again in our mission.
Support JS
Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages. text
Please provide more context or the specific text that needs to be rewritten. sentence: Please remember to turn off the lights before you leave the room. sentence: Please let me know if you have any questions.
Let me know if you need clarification on anything.
