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United Airlines blasts FAA for air traffic controller shortage
The airline is citing delays at its Newark hub saying more than 348,000 passengers have been disrupted by delays since the start of November due to the air traffic controller shortage.
United blames FAA staffing shortages for causing ‘significant disruption’ at Newark Airport
United said that on Nov. 15 alone, air traffic control staffing issues resulted in canceled flights that disrupted 1,880 customers; gate and other delays disrupted an additional 24,558.
United: Air traffic controller shortage to blame for ‘significant disruption’ at Newark hub
United Airlines suggested Wednesday that an air traffic controller shortage is to blame for “significant delays” at its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hub, as people in the U.S. began
FAA warns shortage of air traffic controllers may disrupt Thanksgiving travel in Northeast
United Airlines said a shortage of air traffic controllers is impacting its business and people's travel plans in what is expected to be a record-shattering Thanksgiving travel week.
United says FAA staffing shortages causing significant disruption at Newark hub
United Airlines said on Tuesday that an acute shortage of air traffic controllers was causing "significant disruption" for travelers at its busy Newark, New Jersey, hub outside of New York City.
Airplane maintenance workers rally at Newark Liberty for new contract with United
At issue are wages and health care benefits, said a Teamsters spokesperson. Local 210 chapter of the union rallied in front of Newark Airport on Wednesday morning during the busy Thanksgiving travel season.
FAA Calls For Check Of Drag Brace Lower Lock Link On Boeing 787 Landing Gear
According to the FAA, undetected cracks could lead to a fracture of the drag brace lower lock link assembly, potentially ...
Passenger was duct-taped after trying to open plane door mid-flight, authorities say. He faces federal charges
An unruly passenger accused of trying to force open a plane door and injuring an attendant mid-flight last week – prompting ...
‘Probable': FAA warns of potential for Newark Airport ground stop or delays on peak Thanksgiving getaway day
On what is expected to be the busiest air travel day of the Thanksgiving holiday period this year, the Federal Aviation ...
Passenger restrained with zip ties on United Airlines flight after bizarre outburst
A man was restrained by fellow passengers using zip ties after repeatedly kicking his own seat on a United Airlines flight ...
FAA Implements Ground Delay at Newark Airport on Busy Travel Day
Due to staffing shortages, the Federal Aviation Administration has implemented a ground delay at Newark Liberty International ...
FAA institutes ground delay for flights into Newark Airport ahead of peak Thanksgiving travel day
The FAA is slowing air traffic into Newark Airport as a result of staffing shortages the day before the peak Thanksgiving ...
FAA issued ground delay at Newark Airport Tuesday. Here's why
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground delay at Newark Liberty International Airport over staffing issues.