FAA, Newark Liberty International Airport and Thanksgiving

FAA air traffic slowdown is a wildcard for Thanksgiving holiday travel period
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FAA institutes ground delay for flights into Newark Airport ahead of peak Thanksgiving travel day
The FAA is slowing air traffic into Newark Airport as a result of staffing shortages the day before the peak Thanksgiving travel begins, according to the FAA website. The ground delay program at Newark is in effect until 1 a.
FAA warns shortage of air traffic controllers may disrupt Thanksgiving travel in Northeast
United Airlines said a shortage of air traffic controllers is impacting its business and people's travel plans in what is expected to be a record-shattering Thanksgiving travel week.
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Beyond weather, shortages in air traffic controllers in the Northeast threaten to wreak havoc ahead of Turkey Day. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) warned travelers may experience delays “due to FAA staffing issues,” and recommended they check their flight status and get to the airport extra early.
FAA issued ground delay at Newark Airport Tuesday. Here's why
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground delay at Newark Liberty International Airport over staffing issues.
FAA warns of possible slowdowns as Thanksgiving week air traffic spikes
It is no secret the week of Thanksgiving is among the busiest for U.S. airports. The FAA said it is implementing measures to keep air traffic functioning, but such measures could delay flights.
FAA could slow air traffic during what’s expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving period on record
The Federal Aviation Administration might need to slow down air traffic during the busiest holiday travel times because of staffing shortages with air traffic controllers, particularly in the Northeast.
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FAA warns about possible Thanksgiving air traffic slowdowns
FAA administrator Michael Whitaker said there could be flight delays during the Thanksgiving holiday week due to air traffic controller shortages.
As holiday travel builds to record numbers, FAA warns it might need to slow down air traffic
The FAA has had trouble filling air traffic controller posts, which could result in slowdowns of air traffic. “During the Thanksgiving travel period, we will use traffic flow management initiatives to deal with any staffing shortages on that particular day in this airspace,
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