FAA Limits Capacity Out of Newark, Airlines Endorse Restrictions
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The flight caps went into effect on Tuesday, but it is unclear if Newark will be able to fix most of its operational issues before those caps are lifted.
Ahead of what is expected to be one of the busiest summers on record for air travel, the Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to reduce flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport.
As part of the order, Newark will be able to accommodate only 28 arrivals and 28 departures an hour until runway construction is complete. Runway construction at the airport was one of the reasons for the recent disruptions. Outside of the construction period, the airport can accommodate 34 arrivals and departures an hour until October 25.
The FAA said daily construction at Newark will end June 15, but will continue on Saturdays until the end of the year.
“Our goal is to relieve the substantial inconvenience to the traveling public from excessive flight delays due to construction, staffing challenges, and recent equipment issues, which magnify as they spread through the National Airspace System,” Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau said in a statement.
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