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FAA Mandates Flight Cuts as Newark Airport Struggles with Congestion and Repairs

United Airlines reduces flights at its critical Newark hub, anticipating revenue impacts while exploring limited alternatives in the Northeast.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 23: Travelers get boarding passes and check in baggage at the Delta Airlines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Airport officials are urging people to plan ahead and give themselves plenty of time to reach the airport and board their flights. Memorial Day traditionally marks the beginning of the summer travel season and airport officials said passenger numbers and vehicular traffic will be rising over the next few days and remain high for the next few months. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
A plane docks on the tarmac after an air traffic control outage, bringing flights to a standstill at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., May 12, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo
United Airlines planes are seen at the tarmac at Newark International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo
An operations center at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey

Overview

  • Passenger traffic at Newark Liberty International Airport has dropped significantly, with arrivals down 19% and departures down 15% since late April, according to industry data.
  • The FAA has confirmed mandatory flight reductions at Newark to address ongoing congestion caused by infrastructure failures and capacity constraints.
  • United Airlines has scaled back its Newark operations, citing eased congestion but warning of reduced revenue and higher operational costs.
  • Runway repairs at Newark, set to be completed by June 15, continue to limit the airport's capacity, exacerbating operational challenges.
  • United is advocating for the reinstatement of slot controls at Newark and exploring limited options at LaGuardia and JFK to stabilize its Northeast network.