Travelers Warned to 'Avoid Newark at All Costs' by Air Traffic Controller—What to Know About Safety and Delays Amid Staffing Shortages. Story by Katie Nadworny • 4w.

Staffing shortages, runway construction and radar outages are all prompting more travelers to steer clear of the airport, even those who live practically next door.

Anonymous confessions of an air traffic controller: Why travelers should ‘avoid Newark like the plague’ By . Chris Harris. Published May 17, 2025, 3:09 p.m. ET.

Travelers may want to consider other airports besides Newark following several recent flight issues. Other airports in the area include JFK and LaGuardia, both in New York City, and Philadelphia ...

One air traffic controller even warned earlier this month that travelers should “avoid Newark at all costs” due to safety concerns. ADVERTISEMENT.

In an exclusive interview with WSJ, one veteran air-traffic controller opens up about his own close call and the reasons for stress-related trauma leave. Photo: Hannah Yoon for WSJ For many New ...

Travelers Warned to 'Avoid Newark at All Costs' by Air Traffic Controller—What to Know About Safety and Delays Amid Staffing Shortages. Katie Nadworny. May 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM. Copied; ...

Travelers in and around the New Jersey area have officially been warned to do their best to avoid Newark Airport as it enters its second week of staffing shortages and other issues leading to ...

After a chaotic week filled with travel delays, travelers should brace themselves if they're flying into or out of Newark International Airport. Here's everything to know to make an informed ...