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United to cut Newark operations as FAA issues snarl flights

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  The "long-simmering FAA challenges boiled over this week," United Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby said in a letter to customers Friday.

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United Airlines experienced significant disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The airline was forced to cancel 22% of its flights on a specific Sunday, with delays affecting 47% of its schedule. The situation was exacerbated by thunderstorms, which further strained the already limited air traffic control resources. United Airlines, which operates a major hub at Newark, faced the brunt of these delays, leading to a ripple effect of cancellations and delays across its network. The airline's CEO, Scott Kirby, criticized the FAA's handling of the situation, highlighting the need for better staffing and management of air traffic control to prevent such widespread disruptions.

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