The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering a plan to remove Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from Newark Liberty Airport. This potential change has prompted warnings from travel and hospitality sectors about significant consequences for international travelers and the broader travel economy associated with the airport.
Industry representatives caution that eliminating CBP officers at Newark could result in stranded travelers and considerable interruptions to international arrivals. Such disruptions are expected to adversely affect economic activities connected with the airport’s travel operations, though specific timelines and detailed economic impact estimates have not been disclosed.
