Travel Troubles In Newark - Airport Chaos

Traveling through Newark, New Jersey, has become increasingly challenging due to a combination of airport issues and public transit struggles.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), one of the busiest in the U.S. is grappling with significant delays and cancellations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a traffic management program due to staffing shortages, causing arriving flights to be delayed by an average of 1 hour and 35 minutes. United Airlines has canceled 35 daily flights to and from Newark, citing severe issues with air traffic control staffing and infrastructure. The airport is also experiencing delays due to air traffic controller shortages, with over 20% of controllers reportedly walking off the job.

Public transit in Newark is facing its own set of challenges. New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) buses are often overcrowded, leading to students being passed by at bus stops or arriving late to school. Parents have reported instances where buses were full and drove past students waiting at bus stops long after they were supposed to be in class . In response, NJ Transit has added additional buses to popular routes, but overcrowding remains a persistent issue.

These combined issues highlight the need for significant improvements in both airport operations and public transit systems in Newark. While efforts are underway to address these challenges, travelers and residents continue to face disruptions in their daily routines.

Travel Troubles In Newark – Airport Chaos  was originally published on ronernbphilly.staging.go.ione.nyc