Newark Liberty, Government Shutdown and Flights
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Flight cuts are coming amid shutdown, FAA says. Are Newark, JFK, LaGuardia flights impacted today? Check flight status, delays, wait times here.
ABC7 New York on MSN
Newark, JFK and LaGuardia among dozens of airports to be impacted by FAA flight reductions
With Thanksgiving just weeks away, the FAA says it is reducing flights at dozens of airports, including four in the Tri-State area.
United said that anyone who is traveling during the flight reduction period will be eligible for a refund, even if their flights are not impacted.
4don MSN
Delays at Newark Airport hit 3 hours as gov't shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages
Flight delays continued at U.S. airports Sunday amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown entered its second month, with Newark airport in New Jersey experiencing delays of two to three hours.
ABC 7 New York on MSN
Newark Airport: Multiple ground stops issued, over 100 flights cancelled amid staffing shortages
Overall, the airport saw over 120 flights cancelled on Sunday, with some delays spilling over into JFK International Airport and LaGuardia Airport.
Staffing shortages at Newark Airport caused major flight delays, affecting nearby airports due to a federal shutdown.
Travelers can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities starting Friday morning. That's when the Federal Aviation Administration says it will reduce traffic across 40 airports to ease the load on the nation’s air traffic controllers.
Passengers at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey can expect flights to be delayed by an average of 40 minutes, the FAA said.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
As the federal government shutdown carries through to another day, making it the longest in U.S. history, flight disruptions continue.
United Airlines is the largest carrier at Newark Liberty International Airport - how will it cope with the FAA's planned 10% flight reduction that begins this Friday?