More than 1,700 flights were delayed and 115 cancelled at Newark Liberty International Airport on August 29, 2026. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) attributed the disruptions to a shortage of air traffic control staff.
FAA Staff Shortage Causes Ground Stop and Extended Waits
The staffing shortage triggered a ground stop affecting hundreds of flights throughout Newark Airport on the same day. Travelers experienced extended wait times and cancellations as a direct result of the FAA’s reported air traffic control limitations.
