Passengers at Newark Liberty International Airport have suffered delays of up to five hours due to runway work, equipment outages, and staff shortages.

The Federal Aviation Administration said this week that it will require airlines to reduce the number of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport, one of the main airports serving New York City

The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting the number of departures and arrivals at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Federal officials put a cap on flights in and out of New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport in an effort to ease major flight delays and cancellations that have plagued the airport for weeks.

Operations at United Airline's massive hub at Newark Liberty International airport have stabilised following a sharp reduction in daily air traffic mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

The U.S. Transportation Department will announce on Tuesday that it is moving forward with temporary cuts to flights at Newark after meetings with major U.S. airlines to address congestion impacts, airline officials said Tuesday.

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it would require flight cuts at Newark, one of the main airports serving New York City, after it met with airlines to address congestion issues following a series of major disruptions.