Newark Airport delays a concern as holiday travel season nears
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
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Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
There are new concerns about flight delays as we head into the holiday travel rush. A number of flights at Newark Airport arrived hours late Saturday due to staffing issues. CBS News New York's Derick Waller looks at what it all means for travelers this holiday season.
The Federal Aviation Administration is now accepting applications through Nov. 4 for air traffic controllers.
There's progress in the Federal Aviation Administration's efforts to solve the air traffic controller shortage. CBS New York investigator Tim McNicholas reports.
CBS News New York has learned the relocation of 24 air traffic controllers in late July caused hundreds of flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport.
CBS News New York has learned the relocation of 24 air traffic controllers in late July caused hundreds of flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport last month. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has been reporting on the delays and has the data that reveals just how big of an impact this had on travel.
The airport seemed to be getting back on track late Monday night, but there were a lot of frustrated passengers trying to get home after the holiday weekend. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on the numerous delays at the airport.
The FAA says delays at Newark Liberty Airport are due to the moving of air traffic controllers to Philadelphia.
The FAA has had to slow air traffic coming into Newark over thew last two days due to safety concerns, causing some flights to arrive more than a hour late. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
After a spate of close calls on airport runways, the union for air traffic controllers has reached a deal with the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure more rest time. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the details.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest from Ronkonkoma.
Flights at Newark Airport had to be slowed Monday evening and Tuesday because of an air traffic controller shortage, according to the FAA.
An air traffic controller shortage is having a major impact on one of the busiest travel holiday weeks. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The FAA said problems continued early Tuesday at Newark Liberty Airport after air traffic controller staffing issues led to several delays on Monday night. And there are concerns that flight problems could pop back up going forward. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Flights at Newark Airport had to be slowed Monday evening because of an air traffic controller shortage, according to the FAA.
A small plane went off the runway after landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, causing delays for travelers flying into and out of New Jersey.
Flights are delayed at Newark Airport after a small plane landed and went off the runway, according to the FAA.
The FAA's new initiative to address the New York air traffic controller shortage is up and running.
It will soon allow colleges that already focus on aviation, like Vaughn College in Queens, to train hires on campus. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas has the story.
A new agency initiative will soon allow colleges that already focus on aviation, like Vaughn College in Queens, to train hires on campus. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Turbulence, which causes planes to suddenly jolt while in flight, is considered a fairly normal occurrence.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The FAA is looking into a Southwest flight that veered off course while on approach to land at New York's LaGuardia Airport and may have buzzed the air traffic control tower.
