How flight reductions at Newark Airport are impacting prices at nearby airports - New Jersey airport has been experiencing widespread technology and communication issues

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the US Federal Aviation Administration will release a plan today to reduce flights at Newark airport after systems outages and a staffing crunch pushed the agency to slow traffic over the last several weeks.

According to the New York Post, a blackout on April 28 for air traffic controllers overseeing Newark led to many workers taking trauma leave, exacerbating its staff shortage. In addition, a Newark Airport runway is closed for “rehabilitation work” leaving the airport with only one functioning runway.