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Flights grounded at major US airports after construction workers cut backup cable

Flights were disrupted across the US Northeast on Monday after a key air traffic control connection failed and a backup fiber optic cable was cut during construction work, forcing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to temporarily halt some incoming flights at major airports including Newark Liberty, Philadelphia and Teterboro.

The Times of India · Sep 21

FAA delays flights at New York, Philadelphia airports due to severe weather conditions

Severe weather and air traffic control staffing shortages are impacting flights. The Federal Aviation Administration is slowing air traffic into four major airports. These staffing issues are affecting flights at John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark. Flight cancellations and significant ground delays are currently being experienced. The FAA anticipates these…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

New York flights cancelled today (July 22): Hundreds of flights scrapped, 2,000+ delayed as storms bring travel chaos to the Northeast. Check details

New York flights cancelled/delayed: Severe thunderstorms are causing widespread flight cancellations and significant delays across the US Northeast. Major airports in New York, including JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, are experiencing major disruptions. The Federal Aviation Administration has implemented traffic management measures to ensure flight safety during the storms. Hundreds of…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

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New York flight cancellations: Over 630 flights cancelled as thunderstorms batter LaGuardia, JFK, Newark

Severe summer thunderstorms caused over 25% of scheduled departures from LaGuardia Airport to be canceled. More than 630 flights from New York area airports faced cancellations by Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch and warned of damaging wind gusts. Airlines like American, Delta, JetBlue, and United…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

US agency could soon stop processing international flights at Newark, DHS secretary says

Amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement, the Homeland Security Secretary has raised the possibility of shutting down international travel and cargo operations at Newark airport. This drastic measure is contingent upon whether local police choose to work with federal immigration officials.

The Economic Times · May 28

New York City Airports in Chaos As Newark, LGA Issue Simultaneous Ground Stops

With two New York area airports facing closures Monday, travelers are facing long delays and flight cancellations.

International Business Times · Mar 23

Newark airport evacuates control tower after burning smell; flights briefly halted

Newark Liberty International Airport experienced flight disruptions Monday morning after air traffic controllers evacuated the control tower due to a burning smell from an elevator. The FAA confirmed no fire, with controllers temporarily relocating to a backup facility. Flights resumed and the ground stop was lifted by 8:30 am, following…

The Times of India · Mar 23

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Alaska Airlines and FedEx plane come within 300ft of collision at Newark Airport, officials say

The Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 came within a few hundred feet of hitting the cargo plane during an aborted landing

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Newark Airport Disruption Grounds United Airlines' Q3 Forecast, Weighs On Shares

United Airlines cut its third-quarter profit forecast after severe disruptions at Newark Liberty Airport. Equipment failures, air traffic delays, and staffing shortages continue to pressure operations.

International Business Times · Jul 17, 2025

Newark Airport's Equipment Problems Became So Frequent That They Were Dismissed Several Times: Report

Frequent equipment failures at Newark Airport became so normalized among controllers that they were often ignored.

Latin Times · Jun 16, 2025

Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?

A construction project on one of Newark Liberty International airport’s three main runways wrapped up nearly two weeks early, so the Federal Aviation Administration expects to begin easing flight limits next week

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

How flight reductions at Newark Airport are impacting prices at nearby airports

New Jersey airport has been experiencing widespread technology and communication issues

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Transportation secretary wants flights at Newark scaled back but insists it’s safe to continue operations

Flights were grounded once again at Newark Airport on Sunday morning — and the Transport Secretary says he’s ‘concerned about the whole airspace’ due to aging tech

The Independent UK · May 11, 2025

US Safety Officials Slow Operations At Newark Airport After Outage

Regulators said Wednesday they have been slowing arrivals and departures at one of the United States' busiest airports following a 90-second traffic control system outage last week that has industry experts sounding alarm bells.

International Business Times · May 7, 2025

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The Guardian - US · May 7, 2025

FAA to take immediate steps to address Newark airport fiasco

Telecom failure resulted in ‘most dangerous situation you could have’ and hundreds of delays

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Trouble in the skies: Chaos at Newark airport has left fliers on edge as air traffic problems worsen

The airport has experienced hundreds of flight cancelations and delays since last week

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

What to know about flight delays and cancellations at Newark airport

Flight delays and cancellations are causing more chaos at Newark Liberty International Airport outside New York City

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