Newark has been facing disruptions for around two weeks amid a national air traffic controller shortage, leading to delays of up to five hours for some flights. As a result, some students flying home for the summer have changed their flights.

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The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it is taking immediate steps to address ongoing problems that have disrupted hundreds of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport since April 28.

Disruption at Newark Airport is stretching into a second week ... and of course we are still navigating through these spring travel season, but how does this play out in consumers' minds ...

Newark Airport has been experiencing major problems ... The unnamed controller said he arrived back from break to see his colleagues navigating the fallout from the communications failure.

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to meet with the major airlines Wednesady in a renewed effort to address the ongoing issues at Newark Airport. The head of United Airlines tried to reassure air travelers on Tuesday that flying in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport is safe,