By: Richard L Newark is starting the week under overcast skies and mild temperatures with light drizzle already falling in downtown early Monday morning Good morning, New Jersey — residents should be prepared for a soggy week ahead. While the morning drizzle is light, steadier rain is expected to move in after lunchtime, so it’s a good idea to keep umbrellas and rain gear close by. According to the National Weather Service, showers are likely throughout Monday, with the chance of thunderstorms increasing after 8 a.m.  Temperatures are forecast to reach a high near 65 degrees, with an east wind of 7 to 11 mph. Monday night will bring continued rain and possible thunderstorms, with lows around 58 degrees. With wet weather expected not just today but over the next several days, residents should get ready for a gloomy stretch and plan accordingly. Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations More than 400 flights into and out of Newark Airport in New Jersey were delayed or cancelled Monday morning as the international transit hub continued to struggle with a shortage of air traffic controllers According to the air-traffic tracker FlightAware more than 250 flights had been delayed and more than 150 had been cancelled by 12:30 p.m The Federal Aviation Administration said staffing issues, low clouds and construction were hindering traffic at the airport, resulting in average delays of about four hours for some arrivals Officials recommended travelers check with their airlines to see if their flights were affected said the delays were expected to continue throughout Monday Federal officials have put a “ground delay program” into effect until 3 p.m to space out arrivals and hold some departures at origin airports United Airlines was hit hardest, with at least 115 delays and 50 cancellations, according to FlightAware. The airline cancelled nearly three dozen daily round-trip flights at Newark over the weekend after its CEO Scott Kirby sent a letter to customers Friday blaming the FAA’s longstanding staffing problems He said 20% of air traffic controllers had walked off the job creating a domino effect of diversions and delays New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy weighed in Saturday saying the delays and cancellations at Newark were “completely and utterly unacceptable” — and calling on Trump’s secretary of transportation to fix the mess “I know @SecDuffy is committed to addressing our nationwide air traffic controller shortage by supercharging hiring,” Murphy tweeted “The past few days have shown us exactly why we need to reverse the decades of staffing decline at the FAA.” The agency has said it will implement a plan to address the shortage through recruitment and retention The FAA is on track to hire at least 2,000 controllers this year LaGuardia Airport was also dealing with weather-related issues Monday, and some arriving flights there were delayed an hour and a half on average, according to the agency. This story has been updated with additional information. Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected]. 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All rights reserved Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker experiences 210 delays and 88 cancellations amid aviation safety fears Flight delays continued on Sunday as a major crisis gripped one of the US’s biggest airports amid aviation safety fears As of Sunday morning, there were 210 delays and 88 cancellations at Newark Liberty international airport (EWR) in New Jersey, according to FlightAware The large airport is one of the major hubs for New York city and its surrounding area The weekend slowdown in operations came after United Airlines announced on Friday that it was cancelling 35 daily roundtrip flights from Newark due to poor technology and staffing issues surrounding the Federal Aviation Administration In a statement on Friday United has been very clear and vocal about the need to fix the Air Traffic Control system in EWR While we enthusiastically support the efforts underway to permanently and structurally fix the FAA the long-simmering FAA challenges boiled over this week.” technology that FAA air traffic controllers rely on to manage the airplanes coming in and out of Newark airport failed – resulting in dozens of diverted flights hundreds of delayed and canceled flights and worst of all thousands of customers with disrupted travel plans,” he said Kirby went on to say that technology issues at the airport were compounded after more than 20% of the FAA controllers for EWR reportedly walked off the job this particular air traffic control facility has been chronically understaffed for years and without these controllers it’s now clear – and the FAA tells us – that Newark airport cannot handle the number of planes that are scheduled to operate there in the weeks and months ahead,” he added Explaining the cuts which come at an “already reduced schedule at Newark” Kirby said the airline had no choice but to cancel the flights as there is “no way to resolve the near-term structural FAA staffing issues” He also said that United Airlines has been urging the government for years to limit the number of flights “to what the airport can realistically handle” Meanwhile, speaking to MSNBC correspondent Tom Costello, an air traffic controller said that it is not safe to fly out of Newark. “He said: ‘It is not safe. It is not a safe situation right now for the flying public,’” Costello told the Daily Beast transportation secretary Sean Duffy is urging more people to become air traffic controllers Duffy said at a press conference that the transportation department is seeking to increase employment at the FAA aiming to hire at least 2,000 controllers this year Free newsletterGet the most important US headlines and highlights emailed direct to you every morning “We’re hoping in three to four years we can get to full staffing, not 20 years,” Duffy said We can’t snap our fingers to make up the numbers.” The transportation department is offering a slew of incentives including a 30% salary increase for new hires as well as a $5,000 bonus upon completion of the flight academy The department is also offering a $10,000 award for academy graduates who are assigned to one of 13 hard-to-staff air traffic facilities Following a string of deadly flight accidents, a February poll revealed that Americans’ confidence in aviation has slipped with 64% of Americans said they believe air travel is very or somewhat safe – a decrease from 71% of Americans who indicated so last year Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information The FAA Air Traffic Control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport according to people familiar with the matter The outage of those key systems occurred on April 28 and lasted nearly 90 seconds who asked not to be identified discussing the matter because it isn’t public multiple employees were placed on trauma leave Check for travel alerts EWR and the airline you're flying Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey She has lived in Turkey for nearly a decade and has traveled extensively around the region After a chaotic week filled with travel delays travelers should brace themselves if they're flying into or out of Newark International Airport Here's everything to know to make an informed decision about your travels with CEO Scott Kirby saying it has “no other choice in order to protect our customers.” Equipment and staffing issues at Newark are not new They highlight the broader air traffic controller staffing crises raging across the country combined issues specific to the New York City airspace The Air Current is providing a curated list of essential reading on the topic that explains the background behind the Newark airspace’s longstanding management issues why equipment failures keep happening and the effects they have on controllers At the center of the issue is a controversial decision by the Federal Aviation Administration to relocate the radar sector that controls Newark out of the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control facility on Long Island to a radar facility in Philadelphia last year. TAC’s deeply reported feature, The long and uncertain road to fixing America’s most snarled airspace examines exactly how the agency has executed on that plan — one it was banking on to fix the systemic staffing and culture issues at the Newark radar sector Shortly after publication, radar system outages roiled the area over the September Labor Day holiday in 2024, exposing cracks in the technology used to complete the move to Philadelphia. TAC was first to report that the FAA knew of the potential for radar issues before the Labor Day Newark failures occurred The agency said at the time it would be implementing a temporary fix within “months,” yet TAC also found that the agency internally estimated it would take five years to implement a more permanent solution The severity of the Labor Day outages somewhat subsided, but aftershocks continued in the months following. In November 2024, several Newark controllers claimed equipment outages caused workplace trauma after some in the sector briefly lost the ability to communicate with aircraft over the radios The claims activated workers compensation law protections allowing the controllers to take medical leave exacerbating an already acute shortage of staff TAC understands that several controllers also took trauma leave following last week’s equipment failures Do you have a question about the Newark air traffic control issues? Do you work at the FAA or in the ATC industry and have feedback about TAC’s reporting? Reach out to will@theaircurrent.com  The Air Current is a subscription-based aviation news service that combines the highest standards of journalism with the level of technical detail and rigor expected by a sophisticated industry audience We have deep expertise in the subjects we cover and an outstanding network of sources both of which allow us to break important stories that are typically overlooked by other publications Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Contact Us beautifully designed and comes with everything you need to engage your visitors and increase conversions from or through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) have faced days of delays and cancellations due to air traffic control staffing issues and equipment failures warned the problem doesn’t seem like it’s going to be resolved any time soon “There is no way to resolve the near-term structural FAA staffing issues,” he said in a letter to customers released Friday evening According to flight-tracking website FlightAware Monday is starting off with Newark atop the list for delays and cancellations in the U.S. with 42 flights or 8% of departures canceled before 9:45 a.m While that’s not as bad as some days last week it’s not a great sign for travelers ahead of the summer rush Air Traffic Control staffing has been an issue in the U.S Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy acknowledged that nationwide the Federal Aviation Administration is short about 3,000 air traffic controllers He said the DOT is working to boost hiring through a variety of initiatives and to incentivize current controllers to avoid early retirement “We’re hoping in three to four years we can get to full staffing, not 20 years,” he said We can’t snap our fingers to make up the numbers."  The problem has been particularly acute in New York City’s airspace and the FAA has required airlines to reduce the number of flights to the metro there haven’t been other significant issues telegraphed at the city’s other two major airports so far this spring The agency also tried to address the issue partly by relocating some Newark controllers from a facility in New York to one in Philadelphia last year but that came with its own array of issues United has been urging the US government for *years* to use its authority to effectively limit the number of flights to what the airport can realistically handle,” Kirby said in his letter “Past failure to make those changes had led to the circumstances that United and Other major airports in New York – JFK and LaGuardia United said it is voluntarily reducing its schedule at Newark to try to hedge against further disruptions outdated equipment has also led to issues for passengers and air traffic controllers technology that FAA air traffic controllers rely on to manage the airplanes coming in and out of Newark airport failed - resulting in dozens of diverted flights thousands of customers with disrupted travel plans,” Kirby’s letter said the technology issues were compounded as over 20% of the FAA controllers for EWR walked off the job.”  Industry advocates warned that these kind of equipment failures would become more frequent amid DOGE cuts at the FAA While the layoffs did not impact air traffic control tower personnel directly and many of the probationary employees who were terminated were ultimately re-hired the affected positions included maintenance personnel responsible for equipment upkeep Duffy said during the press conference last week that the FAA and DOT are planning a major announcement about new air traffic control equipment this week the FAA said it is taking short-term steps to shore up its existing technology infrastructure and is working to speed up modernization projects "We are working to ensure the current telecommunications equipment is more reliable in the New York area by establishing a more resilient and redundant configuration with the local exchange carriers we are updating our automation system to improve resiliency," the statement from the agency said Duffy also acknowledged that the equipment issues were taking a toll on air traffic controllers who oversaw Newark and said some staffers had taken time off to recover If you’re flying through Newark in the coming weeks and months it’s a good idea to prepare yourself for possible disruptions Be patient with airport and airline employees if something goes wrong which are less likely to be disrupted or canceled Delays and cancellations often build up as the day goes on If your flight does get delayed or canceled it’s a good idea to look for alternative flights for rebooking yourself and to work with the airline to get rerouted air traffic control and weather-related delays aren’t often considered issues that are in the airline’s control The FAA acknowledged it sometimes has to direct airlines to reduce the number of flights at airports experiencing equipment issues as a safety precaution so you may not be eligible for compensation if your flight is canceled or delayed but ask your carrier’s customer service team what your options are if you find yourself stuck This story was updated to include new information Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY He is based in New York and you can reach him at zwichter@usatoday.com United Airlines is calling on the FAA to issue slots at Newark Liberty Airport to control access at a time when it's unable to handle the traffic it is generating United CEO Scott Kirby suggested it as a way to restore order at Newark which has seen hundreds of delays and cancellations over the last week as a combination of technical issues and an unofficial walkout of 20% of controllers boiled over into a full-blown crisis Kirby said he endorses the plans announced last week to overhaul the ATC system but in the meantime he wants the FAA to designate Newark "a slot controlled Level 3 airport." There are only three other airports where all landings and takeoffs require a slot and those are La Guardia the FAA can help Newark fulfill its incredible potential to be a safe reliable and efficient gateway to the world for the American traveling public," Kirby said The airlines say the staffing issues at the airports threaten to put their use of slots below the 80% minimum required to keep the coveted access Meanwhile, the mess at Newark seems to be getting worse as a dismal record of cancellations and delays dominated the flight status screens on Sunday Many morning flights that were delayed seven hours or more to the afternoon ended up being canceled all together leaving thousands of passengers with few alternatives to get to their destinations Most of the scheduled arrivals into Newark on Sunday afternoon and evening were more than four hours late and some were canceled But some flights seemed to avoid issues and departed and arrived on time 2025 2:21 PM EDTTravelers using Newark Liberty International Airport have been warned The busy flight hub is "not safe." Since Monday, Newark has experienced severe delays on both incoming and outgoing flights. On Saturday, over 270 flights were backed up, according to FlightAware which also reports that inbound planes were delayed more than two hours before landing on Sunday NBC News correspondent Tom Costello cited an unnamed air traffic controller who called Newark unsafe at this time It is not a safe situation right now for the flying public,” Costello reported.  unsolicited," Costello added about the source's comments and separately: ‘Don’t fly into Newark Avoid Newark at all costs.’”  USA: Two United Airlines jets pass each other on the taxiway at Newark Liberty Airport - EWR - at Blue Hour johnemac72/Getty Images the issues at Newark are largely due to staffing with more than 20% of the airport's FAA controllers having recently walked off the job United Airlines announced it is canceling 35 roundtrip flights daily as a result of the ongoing crisis "Keep in mind, this particular air traffic control facility has been chronically understaffed for years and without these controllers, it’s now clear – and the FAA tells us – that Newark airport cannot handle the number of planes that are scheduled to operate there in the weeks and months ahead." Newark, which is the second busiest airport in the New York City area, has certainly earned its share of complaints from commuters over the years, but this week has been on a different level. By Andrew HolleranAndrew Holleran is a trending news writer on Men's Journal He's covered sports and pop culture for more than a decade Andrew Stanton is a Newsweek weekend reporter based in Maine. His role is reporting on U.S. politics and social issues. Andrew joined Newsweek in 2021 from The Boston Globe. He is a graduate of Emerson College. You can get in touch with Andrew by emailing a.stanton@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Travel plans for thousands of passengers could be disrupted as the air traffic control (ATC) staffing meltdown at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) continued into its second week on Monday servicing more than 48 million passengers in 2024 but a major ATC staffing shortage over the past week has caused some flights to face hours-long delays The ATC's years-long staffing shortage culminated in widespread flight disruptions at the Newark airport last week The staffing shortage has been attributed to economic factors and the stressful, fast-paced nature of the job. At Newark, 20 percent of air traffic controllers have reportedly walked off the job in recent weeks, according to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby The FAA gave an update on the situation Monday afternoon Several controllers working in Philadelphia who work on Newark arrivals and departures have "taken time off to recover from the stress of multiple recent outages," the FAA wrote in a statement "While we cannot quickly replace them due to this highly specialized profession we continue to train controllers who will eventually be assigned to this busy airspace." The FAA has tried to attract new controllers by increasing pay and implementing incentives but the certification to join ATC remains a difficult process with stringent requirements Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced last week that he has "streamlined" the process for certification He said ATC may hire 2,000 new controllers this year. The FAA, however, was short about 3,000 air traffic controllers last year, CNN reported Duffy said during a press conference last week that he is hoping ATC can reach full staffing in three to four years The shortage sparked a warning from one controller in remarks to MSNBC's Tom Costello over the weekend "I talked to a controller who handles New York airspace and he really gave me some rather concerning and startling information," he said It's not a safe situation for the flying public,' he told me told Newsweek in a statement that it has "invested billions to modernize Newark Liberty but those improvements depend on a fully staffed and modern federal air traffic system "We continue to urge the FAA to address ongoing staffing shortages and accelerate long-overdue technology upgrades that continue to cause delays in the nation's busiest air corridor." Kirby raised concerns about the technology the air traffic controllers use to manage planes failing in a letter to customers on May 2. Newark is a key hub for United, which has cut flights from the airport amid the shortage The challenges have further compounded by construction leaving the busy airport with just a single operating runway 48 flights originating from Newark had been canceled Flights to EWR were delayed an average of 239 minutes because of low cloud ceilings while departures from the airport were delayed an average of 45 minutes according to data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in a letter to customers: "These challenges are not new to Newark United has been urging the US government for *years* to use its authority to effectively limit the number of flights to what the airport can realistically handle Past failure to make those changes had led to the circumstances that United and formerly Twitter: "Second flight in five days was cancelled out of Newark Memo to self: do not book any flight that goes through Newark!" but they are likely to continue at least throughout the rest of Monday ATC staffing challenges are likely to remain a key issue for the FAA in the near future ET: This article was updated with additional information Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fair We value your input and encourage you to rate this article Newsletters in your inbox See all You must have an ODMP account to view agency contact information May he be remembered in all the greatest ways and also rest in peace Prayers for all who encountered him and love him dearly Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now. 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Copyright © 1996-2025, The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc New Jersey Transit officials announced a new initiative on Wednesday that aims to reduce the homeless population at Newark Penn Station by building new housing options near the train hub Transportation leaders said they’re partnering with local elected officials as well as a group of corporations to spend $6 million to renovate 200 apartments near the station into transitional housing for homeless people The transit agency also announced plans to build a new drop-in center down the street from Newark Penn where people can rest “Instead of washing up in Penn Station's bathroom they get to go up the street and take a shower and wash their clothes and get services and treatment not too far from here,” Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said during a news conference NJ Transit President Kris Kolluri said there are a little more than two dozen homeless people who are constantly in Newark Penn and who he hopes will move to one of the 200 units of transitional housing that will be offered as part of the new program which officials dubbed the “Gateway to Hope.” and our objective in working with all these partners is to make sure we come up with a pathway to make sure they're handled appropriately and that they're taken care of,” Kolluri said “ So this station is not their last resort because this is all they can find to go to work or to be with their family.” The initiative comes as transit officials in New York City continue to struggle with homeless and mental health crises that have taken root in the subway system. Officials in the Trump administration have threatened to withhold funding if the MTA doesn’t do more to improve the situation Kolluri acknowledged that many homeless people who end up at Newark Penn cycle back and forth with New York City and said outreach workers in New Jersey coordinate with teams across the Hudson River Last year, the MTA and NYPD established programs to involuntarily remove mentally ill people in New York’s transit system. Luis Ulerio, director of the Newark Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, said his team had no plans to create a similar program. ”We're not there yet, but I think that it's about building relationships, trust,” Ulerio said. “ I think what's important is that they're [NJ Transit] actually taking the lead on this and not sweeping it under the rug.” Ulerio said the new housing would be prioritized for Newark residents, people who can show they’ve lived there recently, or have gone through the health care system in the city. “Two years ago, we did declare that we would end chronic homelessness and have introduced so many innovative initiatives,” he said. “I think that speaks to how important this is and how big this vision is.” Stephen Nessen covers transportation. Since 2008 he has reported on everything from Occupy Wall Street, the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site, Hurricane Sandy, to Trump’s campaign for president. His transportation reporting has taken him everywhere from the MTA’s secret Rail Control Center to the gleaming subways of Seoul. Got a tip? Email [email protected]. In the wake of a crash that killed 6, Fulop says it’s ‘just a matter of time before somebody else gets hurt. A report from the state comptroller found sexual assault and instances of illegal contraband increased at the city’s juvenile detention centers. cancel or divert dozens of flights at its hub airport just outside New York City "Technology that FAA air traffic controllers rely on to manage the airplanes coming in and out of Newark airport failed – resulting in dozens of diverted flights thousands of customers with disrupted travel plans," Kirby said in an email to customers the technology issues were compounded as over 20% of the FAA controllers for (Newark) walked off the job." A union representing the controllers declined to comment as did the Federal Aviation Administration The FAA last year relocated control of the Newark airspace area to Philadelphia to address staffing and congested New York City area traffic who intends to propose a plan this week to fix badly crumbling air traffic control infrastructure visited the FAA Terminal Radar Approach Control at Philadelphia on Friday That’s what is causing the outages and delays we are seeing at Newark," Duffy said Want to be an air traffic controller? The FAA is sweetening the deal Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau said the agency has a team investigating the interruptions at Newark "We need to make sure the controllers have the proper equipment and that they're obviously appropriately staffed," he said Major U.S. airlines asked the FAA to extend cuts to minimum flight requirements at congested New York City-area airports through October 2027, citing severe air traffic controller staffing shortages. Under minimum flight requirements, airlines can lose their takeoff and landing slots at congested airports if they do not use them at least 80% of the time. The FAA's waiver allows airlines to fly fewer flights and still retain slots. The FAA is about 3,500 controllers short of targeted staffing. A persistent shortage of controllers has delayed flights and, at many facilities, controllers are working mandatory overtime and six-day weeks. United in November said it was forced to reduce traffic there because of low FAA staffing on a dozen days, disrupting more than 343,000 United travelers. It had already reduced flights at Newark before Friday's announcement. Copyright ©2025 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. and staff shortages causing major disruptions for a week and the closing of runway that needs to be fixed These problems have hit United Airlines (UAL-0.79%) The airline had to cancel 35 round-trip flights per day starting this weekend “We feel like there is no other choice in order to protect our customers.” It also caused the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a Ground Delay Program at Newark Sunday pushing back flights by an average of close to four hours scores of flight were still delayed and many were cancelled New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy called the delays and cancellations “completely and utterly unacceptable.” The air traffic controller shortage is far from a new issue but it escalated last week when workers at Newark walked off the job making it harder for the airport to operate at a normal capacity United CEO Scott Kirby said that more than 20% of controllers at Newark joined the protest it’s now clear — and the FAA tells us — that Newark airport cannot handle the number of planes that are scheduled to operate there in the weeks and months ahead,” the CEO said needs thousands more controllers to combat the staffing shortage Photo: Kena Betancur / Stringer (Getty Images)AdvertisementThe staffing issues are just part of the problem plaguing Newark Kirby explained in his note on the disruptions that “technology that FAA air traffic controllers rely on to manage the airplanes coming in and out of Newark airport failed” in the past days thousands of customers with disrupted travel plans,” he explained Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy wrote on X that “the technology that we are using is old That’s what is causing the outages and delays we are seeing at Newark.” we will start to see these issues across the national airspace,” he added saying he wants to build a brand new air traffic control system to combat this very issue “The National Airspace System is also long overdue for technology and infrastructure upgrades,” the National Air Traffic Controllers Association has said and a all participating in the United States aviation system deserve the world’s best air traffic control system.” Amid staffing issues and failing technology a pre-planned renovation at the airport is making matters worse the airport closed Runway 4L-22R as part of a $121 million rehabilitation project Newark Airport’s website says it expects the construction to be done in mid-June — and notes that 4L-22R is the airport’s busiest runway for departing flights Delta’s passenger-seat Primary Flight Display is pretty cool I had some firsthand experience with the recent craziness involving Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) I have grown familiar with travel to and from EWR and most of my airline experience has been positive I have marveled at the fact that I can pack up my bags drive to the airport and then find myself emerging from the cabin door on the other side of the planet we’ve not had great karma after several tries at a Caribbean vacation over the last few years and her mom scheduled one of their annual girls’ visits only to be foiled at the 11th hour by an expired passport we were packed and ready for a family vacation with our two sons to the Dominican Republic but a hurricane closed off our path to our point of departure in Miami and there were no seats available for several days it was with some trepidation that Leslie and I recently committed to a visit of our own to St Lucia to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary Lucia on Delta Air Lines were outbound on April 24 some of you may have heard that EWR has been experiencing some operational challenges over the past couple of weeks parallel north-south runways is closed for construction and a recent handing off of a large swath of approach responsibilities to Philadelphia has combined with some staffing woes to make a mess of things (see Russ Niles’ update on the details) flight was still listed as “on time” when we got ourselves out the door at 2:30 a.m and after a short layover at Atlanta Hartsfield International (KATL) and it had nothing to do with EWR’s traffic woes The first officer had forgotten to install his passport in his back pocket his frantic wife was headed our way to save the day The result was a manageable 40-minute delay and we still got to the resort in time for dinner Takeaway #1: The crew was totally transparent about the cause of the delay and passengers I overheard all acknowledged their appreciation for the candor I would not have blamed the first officer if he busied himself in the cockpit rearranging the socks in his overnight bag while the passengers deplaned standing at the exit door taking his medicine with a smile Our return journey on April 30 started after lunch with a shuttle to the airport for a 3:19 p.m despite some scary accounting of what was going on at Newark we boarded our Boeing 737-900 for the 10:50 p.m According to the pretend (passenger-seat) Primary Flight Display (which is actually pretty cool) We were about 20 minutes from landing when I caught the first whiff of trouble and the “time to destination” field switched from about 15 minutes to two hours my heart sank when I saw that the “Destination” field had changed from Newark to Atlanta Any hope that it was a mistake melted away when I saw that we were southwest-bound and had long passed what would have been the turn back on the holding pattern Then the captain delivered the bad news clearly and concisely He explained that Newark was currently closed; all available surrounding airports’ ramps were filled with overflow traffic; the only hope of getting into Newark was trusting to an indefinite holding Delta informed us our flight (DA2552) was “rescheduled” for 8:30 the next morning Though some passengers opted to try for a hotel for the expected six-hour wait most spent the rest of the night trying to be as comfortable as possible at the gate but there were a few more ground-stop delays and the captain assured us we were being given top priority by ATC based on our ordeal arriving at Newark about 12:30 p.m.—with an unexpected and exciting landing on 6,800-foot Runway 29 We were 12 hours behind schedule but happy to be home  were scheduled to fly home from Newark to Las Vegas at 4:55 the next day after a long grueling visit to move their son and get him set up with a new job and an apartment We all held our breath and kept FlightAware’s "Where’s my plane" function up on our phones Cutting to the chase—their flight departed on time and landed early in Vegas I’m focused on the fact that after years of false starts Show Breaking News BarCloseNationalAssociated Press Full Screen1 / 3Previous photoNext photoA display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Fog covers planes and control towers at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Travelers make their way through security at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Copyright 2025 The Associated Press A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark said he wants an inspector general's investigation into the delays and cancellations to prevent them from getting worse or spreading Phil Murphy called the delays “completely and utterly unacceptable" in a post on X and said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is “committed” to hiring more air traffic controllers The delays at the busy airport outside New York City made headlines over the weekend as United Airlines said it was cutting 35 daily flights from its schedule As of Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration attributed arriving flight delays of nearly four hours to a combination of staffing and cloud cover Here's a closer look at what to know about the delays FAA officials said in a statement Monday that controllers who work at the Philadelphia-based facility that coordinates flights to and from Newark had taken time off “to recover from the stress of multiple recent outages.” “While we cannot quickly replace them due to this highly specialized profession we continue to train controllers who will eventually be assigned to this busy airspace,” the FAA statement said The airport faced disruptions last week as well United CEO Scott Kirby said in a letter to customers over the weekend that the technology used to manage planes at the New Jersey airport failed more than once in recent days cancellations and diversions that the equipment problems caused were compounded when more than one-fifth of Newark’s traffic controllers “walked off the job,” he said Faulting the FAA's alleged failure to address “long-simmering” challenges related to the air-traffic control system United Airlines cut 35 daily flights from its Newark schedule starting last Saturday Messages seeking comment were left with the air traffic controllers labor union and the federal Transportation Department What's the broader issue with air traffic control The Trump administration has said an “obsolete” air traffic control system needs to be fixed The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, a workers’ union, said at the time that those moves could help address staffing shortages, but it also said the system is “ long overdue for technology and infrastructure upgrades.” Uncertainty is so high that United recently made the unusual move of offering two separate forecasts for how it could perform financially this year: one if there were a recession and one if not United flies to 76 U.S cities and 81 international destinations from Newark rewritten or redistributed without permission TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Flight delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey persisted on Monday after hundreds of customers were stranded over the weekend due to an array of issues Delays and cancellations continued Monday with online flight tracker FlightAware citing 156 delays into or out of Newark and 99 cancellations as of about 10 a.m There were 423 delays and 138 cancellations as of Sunday evening, according to CBS News with arriving flights delayed up to four hours and departures delaying for more than 30 minutes That exceeded the 377 delays and 82 cancellations from Saturday These recent developments come on the heels of United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby saying in a statement on Friday that the airline had "no other choice" but to remove 35 roundtrip flights per day from its Newark schedule starting this past weekend Kirby attributed the current chaos to "long-simmering FAA challenges [that] boiled over this week," including over approximately 20 percent of air traffic controllers at Newark who "walked off the job." "These challenges are not new to Newark," Kirby said "United has been urging the US government for years to use its authority to effectively limit the number of flights to what the airport can realistically handle A United Airlines spokesperson declined to comment further to Newsweek on Monday referring only to Kirby's previous remarks 38 United Airlines flights were cancelled and 60 were delayed United takes passengers to 76 different U.S "It is not a safe situation right now for the flying public," a federal air safety employee reportedly told NBC News correspondent Tom Costello over the weekend A spokesperson for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey which operates Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) as well as John F said delays and cancellations were due to adverse weather conditions "The Port Authority has invested billions to modernize Newark Liberty but those improvements depend on a fully staffed and modern federal air traffic system," a spokesperson told Newsweek on Monday The "significant disruptions" plaguing the airport on Monday morning led to inbound flights facing average delays of up to 239 minutes due to low ceilings reducing visibility Departing flights are reportedly experiencing average delays of approximately 45 minutes which are expected to continue throughout Monday the FAA has implemented a Ground Delay Program (GDP) that is currently in effect until 2:59 p.m Officials say this should help minimize airborne delays by spacing out arriving flights and holding some departures at origin airports Newark continues to assess the situation and is working with airline partners and other stakeholders to support operations and assist impacted passengers Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy after unveiling boosted air traffic controller plan on May 1: "In our first 100 days this administration has made more progress on addressing the air traffic controller shortage than the last one did in four years But there's more work to be done to secure our skies Today's actions will supercharge the air traffic controller workforce from both retention and hiring side of the equation – bringing us one step closer to reversing decades of staffing declines." on Saturday: "The flight delays and cancellations over the past few days at @EWRairport have been completely and utterly unacceptable I know @SecDuffy is committed to addressing our nationwide air traffic controller shortage by supercharging hiring The past few days have shown us exactly why we need to reverse the decades of staffing decline at the FAA." Duffy said last week that the FAA plans to offer financial incentives to help with staffing shortages at the agency and shore up its workforce, according to NBC New York Coughlin Statement on the Newark Airport Flight Disruptions  “The recent wave of cancellations and flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport showcases the consequences federal mismanagement has on New Jersey citizens One of the country's busiest transportation hubs Newark is an essential cog in both the state and national economy and interruptions that occurred last week are unacceptable and cannot be allowed to continue It is clear the FAA’s decisions have not kept pace with the demands of a modern and heavily traveled aviation system New Jersey residents deserve more than apologies and temporary fixes They deserve a safe and reliable transportation system every time they step into an airport.” I would like to receive emails from Insider NJ — Flight delays and cancellations persisted at Newark Liberty International Airport Monday with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for an investigation into the "chaos” sparked by an air traffic controller shortage and thick cloud cover said he wants an inspector general's investigation into the delays and cancellations to prevent them from getting worse or spreading Phil Murphy called the delays “completely and utterly unacceptable" in a post on X the Federal Aviation Administration attributed arriving flight delays of nearly four hours to a combination of staffing and cloud cover Here's a closer look at what to know about the delays Get the latest breaking news as it happens By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy Fog covers planes and control towers at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark Faulting the FAA's alleged failure to address “long-simmering” challenges related to the air-traffic control system Travelers make their way through security at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark The Trump administration has said an “obsolete” air traffic control system needs to be fixed The administration says it’s been trying to “supercharge” the air traffic controller workforce and address the nation’s shortage of controllers Duffy last week announced a program to recruit new controllers and give existing ones incentives not to retire The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said at the time that those moves could help address staffing shortages but it also said the system is “ long overdue for technology and infrastructure upgrades.” United’s decision to pare back its flight schedule in Newark comes at an already uncertain period for U.S Potential customers across the industry are reconsidering whether to fly for work or for vacation given all the unknowns about what President Donald Trump’s trade war will do to the economy Uncertainty is so high that United recently made the unusual move of offering two separate forecasts for how it could perform financially this year: one if there were a recession and one if not Trump's influence on NY's future .. 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