Staff scarcity, the construction of a new track and problems with equipment in Philadelphia, which is responsible for air traffic control in the region, are contributing to the disorder
Newark International Airport, located in New Jersey, is facing a critical situation, with mass delays and cancellations. Last Sunday (4), more than 500 flights were impacted, resulting in 423 delays and 138 cancellations, according to CBS News. Flights that arrive at the airport are facing delays that can reach four hours, while those departing have delays of more than 30 minutes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) took steps to try to control the situation by establishing a “restricted flow area”. In response to chaos, United Airlines has decided to reduce its operation by cutting 35 daily flights from Newark due to the airport’s incapacity to manage the number of programmed aircraft. The crisis is aggravated by the lack of approximately three thousand air traffic controllers in the country.
In addition to the shortage of personnel, the construction of a new track and problems with equipment in Philadelphia, which is responsible for the control of air traffic in Newark, are contributing to the disorder. US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy is expected to announce a reformulation plan for the air traffic control system next week in an attempt to mitigate the problems.
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These setbacks occur at a critical moment, as from Wednesday, new Real ID requirements will come into force, requiring specific documents for domestic flights. The combination of factors has generated concern among passengers and authorities, seeking solutions to restore normality in air operations.
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Posted by Fernando Dias
Source: Jovempan
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