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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy explained Wednesday that he recently changed his wife’s flight to avoid the embattled Newark Liberty International Airport — but not because of safety issues.
Moving air traffic controllers means retraining them on the quirks of a new facility, and the process can take years.
Newark airport's been plagued with issues that have travelers like me concerned about safety. It's not dangerous, but delays are a bigger concern.
Several times over the last year, Newark controllers lost radar or radio service, leaving them unable to talk with planes they were tracking.
Sunday's incident marks the fourth time in the past two weeks that technical problems have disrupted air traffic at Newark.
The air traffic control mishap early Friday morning added to disruptions in recent days that have intensified concerns about safety at one of the busiest U.S. airports.
With summer travel season approaching, the crisis at the New Jersey airport could mean weeks, if not months, of misery for travelers.
Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.