More than 20% of Newark air traffic controllers ‘walked off the job,’ sparking 4-hour delays
Flight and cancel delays went on to Newark Liberty International Airport Monday, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer who called for an investigationTo the “chaos” provoked byA lack of traffic traffic and thick cloud cover.
Schumer, a Democrat from New York, said he wanted an inspector to investigate general delays and cancellations to prevent them from getting worse or spreading. Called by New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy the delays “completely and completely unacceptable” in an X post, and said transportation secretary Sean Duffy was “dedicated” to renting more air traffic controllers.
Delays at the busy airport outside New York City made titles over the weekend as United Airlines said it was cutting a 35 -day -day flight from its schedule.
Like Monday,The Federal Aviation Administration relates to the advent of delays in flying nearly four hours toA combination of staffing and cloud cover.
Here's a closer look at what to know about the delays.
What is behind Newark delays?
The airport was faced with interruption last week.
United CEO Scott Kirby said in a letter to customers over the weekend that the technology used to manage planes at New Jersey airport failed more than once in recent days.
Delays in flying, cancellation and variations caused by equipment problems are combined when more than one-fifth Newark traffic controlrs “walk to work,” he said.
It is a sinFederal Aviation Administration'sLifting failure to meet the “long-term” challenges related to the air-traffic control system, United Airlines cut 35 daily flight from Newark's schedule starting Saturday.
Messages looking for comment were left with the Air Traffic Controller Labor Union and the Federal Transportation Department, which oversees the FAA.
What is the broader issue in wind traffic control?
The Trump administration said a“Obsolete”Air traffic control systemIt needs to be fixed.
The administration said trying to“Supercharge”the air traffic controller workforce and address theThe country's lack of controlrs. US transport secretarySean DuffyLast week a program was announced to recruit new controlrs and give existing incentives not to retire.
The National Air Traffic Controller Association, a worker union, said at the time that those moves would help meet staff deficiencies, but it also said the system was “Long overdueFor technology and infrastructure upgrades. “
Gaming uncertainty?
The United's decision to restore its flight schedule to Newark arrived at an uncertain period for US planes. Potential customers across the industry will re -consider whether to fly for work or for vacation provided all those who do not know about whatPresident Donald Trump's trade warwill do withThe economy.
Uncertainty was so high that United Recently made the unusual transition of two separate forecasts for how it could be financed this year:one if there is a backward and one if not.
UnitedFlying to 76 US cities and 81 international destinations from Newark.
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