Newark Airport will limit flights through the end of the year
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – Newark Liberty International Airport will have reduced flight capacity through the end of the year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Starting June 16, Newark Airport will have only 34 departures and arrivals per hour through the end of October, according to the FAA. Then on weekend nights from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, the flight capacity will reduce to 28 arrivals and departures per hour.
The airport’s regular capacity is between 50-54 departures and arrivals per hour, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
The FAA issued the decision on June 6 to relieve delays caused by construction, short staffing and equipment issues, according to the order.
“This Order is in the interest of airspace safety and intends to relieve the substantial inconvenience to the traveling public caused by excessive flight delays at the airport,” the FAA’s order reads.
In May, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby touted low prices as a result of “perception issues” surrounding the airport. United had previously voluntarily reduced flight capacity out of the airport.