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Flight Delays at Newark Airport Due to Air Traffic Control Staffing Shortage

Flight Delays at Newark Due to Air Traffic Control Staffing Shortages
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Flight delays are occurring today, July 16, 2026, at Newark Liberty International Airport due to a shortage of air traffic control personnel.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the staffing shortage is responsible for the disrupted operations at Newark Airport, resulting in flight delays for travelers using this United States hub.