Air traffic control staffing continues to cause delays at Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport suffered more than a week of major delays and cancellations in May 2025 because of an air traffic controller shortage and repeated radar and communication outages.
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3 developments- May 5, 2025After a week of delays, travelers at Newark Airport brace for more
- May 6, 2025How to navigate Newark airport amid delays and outages
- May 11, 2025Air traffic control staffing continues to cause delays at Newark Liberty International Airport
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