As the federal government shutdown stretches into its 38th day, airlines are scaling back operations at newark liberty international airport and other major hubs under an emergency order issued. Travelers at newark liberty international airport on wednesday were hit with numerous delays related to staffing shortages caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown According to flightaware, newark airport experienced nearly 400 delays on tuesday and another 150 as of wednesday afternoon. The federal aviation administration (faa) issued a ground delay program at newark liberty international airport (ewr) on sunday morning, due to reported staffing shortages. Laguardia airport despite nearly 1,000 flights being cancelled on friday, there are still major delays at airports across the country due to staffing issues in air traffic controller towers and. Today is expected to be another tough day to travel
Flight departures out of newark liberty international airport were reduced by 7 percent. Frustrated travelers at newark liberty airport were experiencing flight departure delays averaging up to 75 minutes or more on the evening of nov 9, three days into a period of government. As air traffic controllers enter a second week of not getting paid due to the government shutdown, the impact is being felt by travelers, especially at newark liberty international airport. Jfk, laguardia, newark among 40 airports facing flight cuts due to shutdown What to know victoria e
