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NYC lawyer wants $65K payout after United Airlines left him 'stranded' -- then allegedly lied about the reason

The airline at first blamed mechanical issues, then weather, for canceling the June 28, 2023 flight from Newark to San Francisco, Jonathan Davidoff claimed in a lawsuit. But the weather...

Veteran air traffic controller lays out what is wrong with Newark airport

Retired air traffic controller Harvey Scolnick tells The Post why Newark Liberty International Airport has been having so many troubles recently.

FAA announces dramatic cut in flights at Newark Airport for the foreseeable future

The FAA has dramatically cut the number of flights coming in and out of troubled Newark Liberty International Airport for at least the next several months, federal officials said Tuesday.

Lone air traffic controller who handled terrifying 90-second Newark Airport outrage issues chilling warning: ‘Only a matter of time'

A veteran air traffic controller who was alone during the terrifying 90-second blackout at Newark Liberty International Airport refuses to fly out of the travel hub anymore — saying it’s “only a...

Newark Airport air traffic controllers experience another alarming system outage: FAA

The outage remains under investigation.

Anonymous confessions of an air traffic controller: Why travelers should 'avoid Newark like the plague'

"In 10 months, instead of having people succeed in Philadelphia, we've had 11 say, 'F--k this, I am not doing this.'"

NJ air traffic controller reveals why he went on 'trauma leave': 'Don’t want to be responsible for killing 400 people’

“I don’t want to be responsible for killing 400 people,” Jonathan Stewart said in a lengthy interview -- as he detailed the frightening ordeal that resulted in him taking stress...

Sean Duffy switched wife off Newark flight after claiming airport was safe: 'I needed her to fly'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admitted he changed his wife's flight from Newark to LaGuardia just hours after claiming the troubled New Jersey airport was safe for the public.

Trump's Middle East tour: Letters to the Editor — May 15, 2025

NY Post readers discuss President Trump’s diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Newark, Atlanta airports see further chaos with more than 500 flights disrupted – and passengers warned to expect delays over 'FAA staffing issues'

More than 450 flights have been delayed Monday at the Newark Liberty and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airports following a ground stop order over the weekend over air traffic control failures.

Trump transportation secretary blames Newark airport chaos on Biden admin — and has chilling warning for how long it might take to fix

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed the Biden administration for the recent chaos at the Newark Liberty International Airport — accusing them of bungling last year’s move of air traffic control...

Newark air traffic crisis takes terrifying turn — with just one controller to oversee up to 180 takeoffs and landings: 'Pure insanity'

One air traffic controller (ATC) and a trainee will operate every flight in and out of Newark between 6.30pm-9.30pm — despite 15 staffers being the standard requirement for a shift.

Newark, Atlanta airports experience more terrifying air traffic control outages, bringing flights to a standstill

Nearly 80 flights have been cancelled and more than 40 delayed at Newark Liberty International Airport after yet another an equipment outage brought more chaos to the NYC-area hub.

Newark Airport radar screens terrifyingly go dark again — two weeks after outage wreaked havoc

Audio transmissions captured air traffic controllers alerting at least two incoming planes that the radar screens had gone dark.

Editorial: FAA workers don't need phony 'trauma' leave after Newark airport disaster

End therapy culture!The Newark-Liberty airport mess just keeps getting more alarming: Now it turns out that an insane leave policy for air-traffic controllers is adding to the chaos. 

FAA vows to accelerate Newark Airport fixes — as Trump plans to overhaul air traffic control

The FAA said it would upgrade elements of the air-traffic control operation that oversees the Garden State airport after technical problems caused mass cancellations.

US experiences 1,000 air traffic control failures each week because of ancient equipment -- and 'more and more' expected

"The margin of safety is declining and the level of delays and cancellations that are being required to maintain this level of safety is completely unacceptable for a modern country...

Experts' tips to not get 'stranded' at Newark Airport: 'Avoid any connections through EWR'

Flight passengers departing and connecting through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey are sharing concerns about travel delays amid recent airport mishaps — as experts share alternative ideas and bus...