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We are on it. We are going to fix it. We are going to build a brand new system for all of you and your families and the American people,
We’ve slowed down the traffic. Safety is our mission. We love efficiency, but safety is critical for us. And so, if we feel like there’s issues in the airspace, we’ll slow it down,
The FAA is taking immediate steps to improve the reliability of operations at Newark Liberty International Airport,
the agency said in a statement We're closely watching what's happening in Newark and are doing our best to accommodate our guests with their travel,
a spokesperson for Alaska Airlines, one of the 30-plus airlines at Newark, told Newsweek When staffing or equipment issues occur, the FAA will ensure safety by slowing the rate of arrivals into the airport,
Should I do the unthinkable and switch my EWR flight this weekend to JFK? how nervous should we be about this?"
If it was New Jersey, I’d likely still fly into Newark but choose the earliest flights, which typically face fewer delays,
I flew out of EWR last week and back yesterday. All the delays we had both times were infuriating. Never had that experience before. And the times just kept changing. I almost changed my flight yesterday to LaGuardia or Trenton."
The issue is [that] air traffic controllers are in demand and they're very understaffed,
I’d consider alternatives to EWR like LGA and JFK until the runway reopens and ATC staffing stabilizes,
Just flew into EWR … Flight delayed 1 hr, checked in bags on a different flight (2.5 hrs later) because of plane weight issues, and had to be pulled by a tug because the plane overshot the jet bridge by 1.5 ft."
We can confirm Flix North America has seen a 35% increase in originating passengers at our Newark location across both Greyhound and FlixBus within a span of just three days,
In times like these, bus travel serves as a vital alternative, offering travelers an affordable, accessible and dependable way to reach their destinations."
The spokesperson also said I just flew into Newark this morning from New Mexico. I survived,
We are closely monitoring the situation and are well-prepared to welcome passengers impacted by flight cancellations and delays."
While Newark is facing significant problems right now, I'm not sure I'd bounce over to JFK if I lived on Staten Island,
I’d avoid any connections through EWR right now … for better reliability,
If you're connecting, it's often a good idea to avoid New York airports. If you originate in New York, it really depends on where in the city you're based,
It seems to be coming to a head this week because of a dramatic shortage of air traffic control workers. They've also decided to do construction on one of the runways. And then there's been a lot of weather,
This is an issue that has no short-term solution. They're talking about training and investments in technology, but as you know those things take years to roll out,
