New data finds that travelers are trying to avoid Newark Liberty International Airport after weeks of air traffic disruptions, even before the FAA’s flight reduction plan is enacted at the airport.

Anonymous confessions of an air traffic controller: Why travelers should ‘avoid Newark like the plague’ By . Chris Harris. Published May 17, 2025, 3:09 p.m. ET.

For many New York City-area fliers, travel planning starts with a simple question now: How do I avoid Newark? Staffing shortages, runway construction and radar outages are all prompting more ...

Staffing shortages, runway construction and radar outages are all prompting more travelers to steer clear of the airport, even those who live practically next door.

Travelers may want to consider other airports besides Newark following several recent flight issues. Other airports in the area include JFK and LaGuardia, both in New York City, and Philadelphia ...

As Newark airport struggles with radar issues, staffing shortages and construction delays, travel experts share alternatives like JFK or LGA while bus companies report huge increases in ridership.

Travelers in and around the New Jersey area have officially been warned to do their best to avoid Newark Airport as it enters its second week of staffing shortages and other issues leading to ...

After a chaotic week filled with travel delays, travelers should brace themselves if they're flying into or out of Newark International Airport. Here's everything to know to make an informed decision ...

Travelers Warned to 'Avoid Newark at All Costs' by Air Traffic Controller—What to Know About Safety and Delays Amid Staffing Shortages. Katie Nadworny. May 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM. Copied; ...

Avoid Newark at all costs.’” Travel + Leisure 's request for comment from the FAA was not returned at the time of publish. “NATCA, the air traffic controllers’ union, has warned for decades that ...