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United Airlines says it will cut dozens of flights in an effort to stabilize operations at Newark Liberty International Airport after a week marked by widespread delays and cancellations.
Citing persistent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) equipment problems, air traffic controller staffing shortages, and ongoing runway construction, United CEO Scott Kirby said the airline will remove 35 roundtrip flights per day from its Newark schedule starting this weekend.
In a letter to customers, as reported by multiple national news outlets, Kirby said the decision was unavoidable as disruptions have repeatedly snarled traffic through Newark — one of United’s busiest hubs. The FAA has acknowledged technical issues at its Philadelphia TRACON center, which manages airspace around Newark, and has also pointed to staffing shortfalls as a contributing factor.
This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is available.
Associated Press