- Newark airport experienced another failure of radar and communications equipment in the early morning hours of May 9th.
- Airports have been experiencing mass cancellations and delays after a similar problem occurred on April 28.
- Some airlines allow passengers to switch flights without charge if they are nervous about flying through the hub.
A spokesperson for the FAA confirmed that a communications failure occurred at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey. This was just days after a communication breakdown and low staffing caused cancellations and delays. Travel + Leisure.
An FAA spokesperson told T+L that there was a telecommunications failure which affected communications and radar displays at Philadelphia TRACON Area C. This area guides aircraft into and out of the airspace around Newark Liberty International Airport. “The outage happened around 3:55 AM on Friday, May 9. It lasted for approximately 90 seconds.”
FlightAware data shows that several commercial and freight flights landed between 3 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
“That’s terrifying,” a traveler told another. Reddit Post about the recent events.
It comes days after FAA acknowledged the recent issues, and announced they would “slow arrivals and departures at the airport” in order to reduce congestion and ensure safety. The Department of Transportation has also announced that they will be hiring more air traffic controllers and updating antiquated technology.
The FAA announced at the time that it was taking immediate action to improve reliability at Newark Liberty International Airport. “This includes increasing staffing for air traffic control and improving technology and logistics.”
Airlines are offering travel waivers to travelers who don’t feel comfortable flying into Newark Airport. According to the website, United Airlines passengers who have booked flights to or through Newark between May 6, 2025 and May 23, 2025 may reschedule or fly to other nearby airports like LaGuardia or Philadelphia. recent advisory.
JetBlue also offers a waiver Flights are available through May 14th, and you can rebook your flight to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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