FAA Seeks Cap on Newark Airport Flights After Airline Talks

The agency has proposed limiting the airport to 28 landings and 28 takeoffs per hour during runway work set to end by June 15.
FAA Seeks Cap on Newark Airport Flights After Airline Talks
A United Airlines Station Operation Center stands at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey on May 9, 2025. David 'Dee' Delgado/Rueters
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on May 16 that it will announce a proposal to temporarily limit the number of flights per hour at Newark airport following meetings with major airlines.

The FAA held several rounds of individual meetings with air carriers this week to discuss flight scheduling reductions as the airport grappled with equipment outages, runway construction, and staffing shortages.