Newark Airport latest: Travel woes continue at Newark Airport, new air traffic control plan expected this week
Share this @internewscast.com

NEWARK, New Jersey — Travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport are facing ongoing difficulties, as flight disruptions continued into the new workweek.

Both Newark and LaGuardia airports experienced temporary ground stops due to weather conditions on Monday morning. Although these restrictions were lifted just before 9 a.m., resulting delays lasted four hours.

Multiple factors have caused a series of delays and cancellations for nearly a week. Notably, United Airlines announced plans to cancel 35 daily round-trip flights, a decision they call necessary to prioritize their customers’ needs. The airline also noted that over 20% of FAA controllers in Newark had gone on strike.

Without them, Newark cannot handle the number of planes scheduled to operate there in the weeks and months ahead.

In addition to staffing limitations, officials say air traffic control equipment outages have contributed to the problems at Newark Airport over the last week.

Runway construction is another problem that has left this airport with just one.

In the meantime, mounting delays and cancellations meant missed connections for some travelers.

“Three hours for us, but I don’t know, they need a pay raise, whatever. I think they should get what they’re asking for,” one traveler said.

Cameron Olivier, a traveler to Canada, said: “We kind of came in having no idea it was happening, but it looks like everyone’s getting hit by it. “

With the summer travel season just weeks away, the Department of Transportation has been trying to find solutions, including rolling out a plan to hire more air traffic controllers and delay retirement.

Officials are expected to announce another plan this week to modernize air traffic control technology.

Newark Airport has put out a travel advisory, urging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

Copyright © 2025 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Native Hawaiian man could face longer prison sentence after conviction for hate crime against white man

Hawaiian Man May Receive Extended Sentence for Hate Crime Conviction Against White Man

A Native Hawaiian man who had been found guilty of a hate…
Helicopter dropping cash from the sky.

Witness the chaos as deceased man’s fortune is released by helicopter, igniting a frantic dash as onlookers snatch bundles of money.

THIS is the moment a dead man’s life savings are dropped from…

Tragic Loss: TikTok Influencer Aldo Miranda, 32, Discovered Dead at His Residence; Last Emotional Post Surfaces

TIKTOK star Aldo Miranda has died at 32 after sharing a devastating…
Illegal immigrant convicted of shooting at small-town officer in high-speed chase

Undocumented Immigrant Found Guilty of Firing at Rural Police Officer During High-Speed Pursuit

A small-town traffic stop turned into a deadly confrontation when an illegal…

Grandpa’s Last Seen Moments on Video: Wife Shares Concern Over His ‘Confused’ Departure

GAS station footage has revealed the last moments a doting grandfather was…
Motorcycle police officer writing a traffic ticket.

New Law Imposes ‘$5 Per Mile’ Fine for Drivers from August 1, Alongside Increased Parking Ticket Fees

TICKET fees are about to face a major hike for certain drivers…
Hochul defends handling of sexual harassment, toxic workplace complaints against ex-press secretary

Governor Hochul Addresses Allegations of a Hostile Environment and Misconduct by Former Press Secretary

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul is standing by her administration’s response to…
Airport security subdues a disruptive passenger.

Dramatic Scene: Woman Throws Temper Tantrum at Airport, Screams at Police Before Being Arrested

THIS is the shocking moment a furious passenger had a full-blown foot-stomping…
Missing 3-year-old Alabama child found safe following statewide manhunt for father

Three-Year-Old in Alabama Safely Located After Father Triggers Statewide Search

AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – The 3-year-old boy at the focus of a…
Portrait of Colonel Sergei Ilyin in military uniform.

Top Russian Commander, Accused of War Crimes and Atrocities, Killed in Ukraine Attack

VLADIMIR Putin’s brutal war machine was dealt another blow today as Moscow…
New England serial killer fears grip coastal town after paddleboarder’s ‘terrifying’ murder

Fear of New England serial killer looms over coastal town following paddleboarder’s ‘terrifying’ murder

A week after a paddleboarder from Maine was discovered murdered in a…
Helicopter dropping cash from the sky.

Chaotic Scene Unfolds as Deceased Man’s Life Savings are Released from Helicopter, Leading to Frenzied Cash Grab

THIS is the moment a dead man’s life savings are dropped from…