Newark Liberty International Airport, United
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy explained Wednesday that he recently changed his wife’s flight to avoid the embattled Newark Liberty International Airport — but not because of safety issues.
Newark airport's been plagued with issues that have travelers like me concerned about safety. It's not dangerous, but delays are a bigger concern.
Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.
Several times over the last year, Newark controllers lost radar or radio service, leaving them unable to talk with planes they were tracking.
Moving air traffic controllers means retraining them on the quirks of a new facility, and the process can take years.
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and it's launching a safety task force.
With summer travel season approaching, the crisis at the New Jersey airport could mean weeks, if not months, of misery for travelers.
Newark Liberty International Airport is facing another FAA-imposed ground delay due to staffing shortages, after a telecommunications issue led to delays on Sunday.