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United: Air traffic controller shortage to blame for ‘significant disruption’ at Newark hub
United Airlines suggested Wednesday that an air traffic controller shortage is to blame for “significant delays” at its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hub, as people in the U.S. began their holiday travel.
United says FAA staffing shortages causing significant disruption at Newark hub
United Airlines said on Tuesday that an acute shortage of air traffic controllers was causing "significant disruption" for travelers at its busy Newark, New Jersey, hub outside of New York City.
United says FAA staffing shortages disrupting Newark hub
United Airlines said this week that an acute shortage of air traffic controllers was causing significant disruption for travelers at its busy Newark New Jersey hub outside of New York City
Expect delays at Newark Liberty during Thanksgiving travel with air traffic staff shortage
The ongoing delays are being caused by several factors, but the main one is a shortage of certified air traffic controllers staffing Newark Airport.
FAA Implements Ground Delay at Newark Airport on Busy Travel Day
Due to staffing shortages, the Federal Aviation Administration has implemented a ground delay at Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday, one of the busiest travel days of the year.
United blames FAA staffing shortages for causing ‘significant disruption’ at Newark Airport
United said that on Nov. 15 alone, air traffic control staffing issues resulted in canceled flights that disrupted 1,880 customers; gate and other delays disrupted an additional 24,558.
United Airlines blasts FAA for air traffic controller shortage
The airline is citing delays at its Newark hub saying more than 348,000 passengers have been disrupted by delays since the start of November due to the air traffic controller shortage.
Airplane maintenance workers rally at Newark Liberty for new contract with United
At issue are wages and health care benefits, said a Teamsters spokesperson. Local 210 chapter of the union rallied in front of Newark Airport on Wednesday morning during the busy Thanksgiving travel season.
Hundreds of flights delayed at Newark Airport on peak Thanksgiving getaway day
On what is expected to be the busiest air travel day of the Thanksgiving holiday period this year, the Federal Aviation ...
FAA issued ground delay at Newark Airport Tuesday. Here's why
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground delay at Newark Liberty International Airport over staffing issues.
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United Airlines dropping direct flights from Albany to Newark in March
United Airlines is ending direct non-stop flights from Albany to Newark at the end of March. The airline confirmed that ...
United Airlines to end service to Newark from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport; Will start service to Washington-Dulles
One airline serving Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is ending service to a New York City area airport. United Airlines is ending its service from Manchester to Newark, New Jersey, on March 29, 2025 ...