In addition to the "incredibly old" air traffic control setup that's plaguing Newark Liberty International Airport, leading to frightening recent outages of the radar system used there, the New Jersey travel hub is also suffering from an air traffic controller shortage that's causing concern.

Newark airport is struggling with radar issues, staffing shortages and construction delays — and travel experts recommend alternative airports as passengers report significant flight disruptions.

Newark airport's been plagued with issues that have travelers like me concerned about safety. It's not dangerous, but delays are a bigger concern.

But if you’re going through Newark Liberty International Airport right now ... at Newark isn’t just bad luck or typical summer travel woes. It’s a perfect storm of issues converging at ...

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At times Monday evening, as few as three air traffic controllers per hour were lined up to monitor via radar the planes flying into and out of the airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Air traffic controllers have been under strain for years, but a 90-second equipment failure last week exposed how decades of staffing shortages, underinvestment and patchwork solutions for those who guide planes through some of the world's most congested airspace are taking their toll.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is demanding U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy "immediately fix the situation at Newark Airport," following a stretch of travel mishaps and chaos.

The disruptions continue at Newark Liberty International Airport.So far, 7 delays and 78 cancellations have been announced on Wednesday, according to Flight Aware.So, what should you do if you're holding a ticket for EWR?

Three recent radar glitches between air traffic controllers and planes at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport are raising questions about summer travel and the overall safety of flying in the U.