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Flights Could Be Disrupted Across U.S., Transportation Secretary Warns


Published on 2025-05-11 14:01:30 -
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  • After a series of problems at Newark Liberty International Airport, the secretary, Sean Duffy, said that he would meet with airline leaders to plan a scaling back of Newark flights.

On May 11, 2025, Newark Liberty International Airport experienced significant flight disruptions due to a malfunction in the air traffic control system, causing delays and cancellations that affected thousands of passengers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the issue stemmed from a software glitch in the system responsible for managing flight paths and runway assignments. Port Authority Executive Director, Kevin Duffy, apologized for the inconvenience and stated that emergency measures were being implemented to restore normal operations as quickly as possible. The incident has sparked renewed discussions about the need for infrastructure upgrades and better contingency plans to prevent future disruptions at one of the nation's busiest airports.

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