Newark Airport had 3 controllers on duty when goal is 14
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Moving air traffic controllers means retraining them on the quirks of a new facility, and the process can take years.
For the third time in two weeks, Newark Liberty International Airport air traffic controllers overseeing the busy New Jersey airport were temporarily unable to contact pilots.
United Airlines slashes 35 Newark flights daily due to FAA staffing shortages and tech failures as travel disruptions mount.
Flights at Newark Liberty will be cut for several weeks due to radar outages and a controller shortage. The FAA says the airport can't handle current traffic and is capping arrivals and departures.
Airline has trimmed its daily routes following technology and staffing issues affecting New Jersey hub.
With summer travel season approaching, the crisis at the New Jersey airport could mean weeks, if not months, of misery for travelers.