May 14 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration is meeting with airlines Wednesday on ways to reduce over-scheduling and flight delays during peak hours at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The FAA said that "EWR is consistently one of the most delay-prone airports."
"EWR continues to experience operational delays stemming from the daily closure of Runway 4L/22R due to construction, air traffic controller staffing shortages, and historical congestion challenges, and antiquated equipment and connections. FAA has recently made significant changes to increase air traffic controller staffing through a combination of incentive and training programs," The FAA said in a statement.
Since July 2024, the controller facility responsible for overseeing the Newark area has been understaffed.
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