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Flights into Newark Airport facing delays due to air traffic ‘staffing issues'
Some flights into Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday were experiencing delays as a result of continued staffing issues. A day after air traffic staffing issues delayed and canceled some flights into Newark, passengers faced more delays to start the Thanksgiving workweek, as some sought to get an early start on holiday travel. A ground delay went into effect around…
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Early Thanksgiving travel rush begins
Airports in New York and nationwide are preparing for the travel rush as we head into the busy holiday season. News 4’s Melissa Colorado reports on what’s expected in the week ahead.
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Belgian arrested in manhandling of crew, cockpit crash on Newark flight
A Belgian national was arrested Monday for allegedly trying to breach the cockpit of a commercial aircraft and assaulting flight attendants earlier this year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey announced. Jan Daeninck, 43, of Belgium, is charged with one count of interference with flight crew members and attendants by assault and intimidation, one count...
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Newark Airport experiencing flight delays due to ‘equipment issue'
Flights into and out of Newark Liberty International Airport were being delayed Friday afternoon and evening due to an “equipment failure,” according to the FAA. The FAA said it was slowing flights at both Newark and Teterboro airports due to the equipment issue. No further detail was given about what equipment was involved or when the failure would be fixed….
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Severe weather threatens: Check flight delays and cancellations at tri-state airports
Rain and storms are affecting flights at major tri-state airports Friday, and disruptions are only expected to mount over the day as the severe weather threat intensifies. If you’re traveling, it is important to not only check weather updates, but also to check the status of your flight directly with the airline you are using. Scroll down to find...
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Antique handgun found in carry-on luggage at Newark Airport, TSA says
A New Jersey man faces charges after officers found an antique handgun in his carry-on luggage, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
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Chopper 4 over Newark Airport where plane went off the runway
Some flights into Newark Liberty International Airport have been grounded after a plane went off a runway at the airport while landing Thursday afternoon, the FAA said.
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Plane goes off the runway at Newark Airport closing a runway, grounding some flights
Some flights into Newark Liberty International Airport have been grounded after a plane went off a runway at the airport while landing Thursday afternoon, the FAA said. The FAA said some flights departing for Newark needed to be halted at their originating airport after a private Embraer business jet went off the runway, which remains closed. As a result of…
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Newark's Terminal A wins prestigious award
Newark Airport is celebrating a pretty prestigious award, as the new $2.7 billion Terminal A was just named the best new terminal in the world. NBC New York’s Jen Maxfield reports.
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Brush fire burning in New Jersey near Newark Airport, impacting traffic
Firefighters are on the scene of a brush fire burning in Elizabeth, New Jersey close to Newark Airport. The smoke from the fire is leading to traffic backups on the New Jersey Turnpike. A number of telephone poles in the path of the fire could be seen smoking, even as crews started to get a handle on it. A nearby…
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Brush fire burning in Elizabeth, NJ near Newark Airport
A series of brush fires are burning in Elizabeth, NJ near Newark Airport, impacting traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike.
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Flight diverted from Newark due to extreme turbulence
News 4’s Checkey Beckford with the latest out of Newark Liberty International Airport.
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Dozens of flyers fall ill after strong winds force United flight to divert from Newark
No passengers experienced serious injuries as a result of the turbulence.
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Flavortown has arrived at an NYC-area airport
Looking to roll out and join other Guy Fieri aficionados on a pilgrimage to Flavortown? You’ll have to go to a New York City-area airports to get there — but you won’t have to get on any plane.
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Newark ranked worst among major US airports by travelers: Study
Newark Airport ranked dead last for the second straight year in customer satisfaction among the largest airports in North America, according to a study
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Record travel expected this holiday weekend
A record number of travelers are expected over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Gaby Acevedo reports.
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It will cost more to park at NYC-area airports — here's how much prices are going up
Flying out of a New York City-area airport for a summer getaway? Using public transit or getting a ride may be the way to go if you want to save some money.
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Why smoke is more likely to cause heavy air travel delays than fog or precipitation
A day after a glowing orange smoke enveloped New York City, there was great concern that the smoky conditions would wreak havoc on air travel plans. That didn’t quite happen, but still led to hundreds of delays
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Air quality problems continue Thursday throughout tri-state: What to know
New York City will be giving out N95 masks for residents as the entire region will spend another day dealing with the impacts from the Canada wildfire smoke and dangerous air quality levels. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo and Tracie Strahan report.