Newark Liberty International Airport, United
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Many flights have been delayed at the busy hub because of radar outages, shortages of air traffic controllers and construction on a runway.
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.
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.
Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.
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.