United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllers

United Airlines said in May 2025 that it would cut 35 daily round-trip flights at Newark Liberty International Airport because of air traffic controller shortages and equipment problems that caused long delays.

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Minneapolis Star Tribune, Bangor Daily News

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United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllers

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 515d ago

United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllers

InsiderLean Left· 515d ago

United Airlines says it has 'no other choice' but to cancel flights from Newark airport

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KOB 4Center· 515d ago· ran in 5 outlets

United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllers

CBS NewsCenter· 515d ago

United Airlines cutting 35 flights per day from Newark Airport as problems persist

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· MyNorthwest, Daily Journal

MyNorthwestLean Right· 515d ago

United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllers

Daily JournalLean Right· 515d ago

United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllers

FOX BusinessLean Right· 515d ago

United Airlines cutting flights at Newark due to disruptions, tech issues, FAA staffing shortages

New York PostLean Right· 515d ago

United Airlines axes dozens of daily flights at Newark Airport over delays, FAA walk-offs: ‘No other choice’