Newark Liberty International Airport has been experiencing significant delays and cancellations due to a combination of factors, including air traffic controller shortages, aging technology, adverse weather, and the closure of a key runway. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for an Inspector General investigation to assess the situation and prevent a spread of issues to other airports. Over the past few days, this disruption has resulted in hundreds of delayed and canceled flights, revealing underlying systemic problems in air traffic control that have been persistent nationwide.
Hundreds of flight delays and cancellations are plaguing Newark Liberty International Airport, prompting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to call for an investigation into the causes.
The issues at Newark include air traffic controller staffing shortages, aging technology, bad weather, and the closure of a busy runway, leading to significant disruptions.
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