Newark Airport continues its fight against rampant flight delays This is due to a combination between staffing shortages (both in terms of numbers and quality), equipment problems, runway construction issues, and windy conditions.
Federal Aviation Administration says in Friday alert Flight schedules for departing flights have also been affected. According to flight tracking website, inbound flights to Newark Airport experience an average delay at their origin of 1 hour 32 minutes. FlightAware.
You may experience delays or cancellations due to wind conditions, @FAA staff shortages and equipment problems. posted On May 1, on X. Please contact your airline to check on the status of your flights before you head to the airport.”
United Airlines Flight delays have been a major problem for. Chicago-based airline has offered a flight waiver to passengers who have been affected by the delays. “You can reschedule and we will waive change fees and fares differences,” said the airline’s website. travel alert. “But your new flight must depart between April 30, 2020 and May 8, 2020.” Tickets must be in the same cabin and between the same cities as originally booked.”
The chaos at Newark Airport It all began early this week, when the FAA began to slow down arrivals at departures because of telecommunications problems and equipment failures at Philadelphia TRACON. Philadelphia TRACON is the air-traffic control tower that guides planes into and out Newark Airport. The FAA announced in a Monday statement that both issues had been resolved. However, there were now staffing problems at Philadelphia TRACON.
Newark Airport’s problems this week are a result of a widespread problem. The FAA has an estimated shortage of 3,000 personnel air traffic controllers The US is struggling with an outdated technology for air traffic control. When those two problems combine with localized challenges like poor weather conditions and airport construction, it creates a perfect storm—and an imperfect travel day.
Sean Duffy, Secretary of Transportation, held a press conference on Tuesday. press conference On Thursday, the agency outlined its plan to increase hiring through an increase in controller pay and incentives for early retirement. “We are hoping to get full staffing within 3-4 years, and not in 20 years,” said he. How do you fill the gap? We can’t simply snap our fingers to make the numbers up.”
The combination of issues at Newark Airport has prompted concerns that the air travel hub located just outside of New York City—one of the busiest in the US—could continue to see disruptions as the peak summer travel The season is upon us. Now, the Department of Transportation has mandated that airlines automatically refund passengers who have their flights canceled or drastically changed. Here is a breakdown of the new DOT rules and how to receive flight delay compensation.
This is an evolving news story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
