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‘Probable': FAA warns of potential for Newark Airport delays on peak Thanksgiving getaway day
On what is expected to be the busiest air travel day of the Thanksgiving holiday period this year, the Federal Aviation Administration is warning it may need to implement a ground stop or ground delay program at Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA’s airport status website lists a ground stop/delay program at Newark Airport after 12 p.m. Wednesday as...
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Thanksgiving travel: A look at the roads, rails and airlines
There were already delays beginning to pile up at Newark Airport Tuesday ahead of the peak Thanksgiving travel rush, as the TSA said it was expecting record numbers. On the roads, around 72 million Americans were expected to drive for the holiday, but many are opting to take the train rather than battle traffic. NBC New York’s Adam Harding, Gus...
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Travelers deal with delays at Newark Airport ahead of peak Thanksgiving rush
There were hundreds of delays at Newark International Airport on Monday, most for arriving flights, still days before the peak of the Thanksgiving rush. But weather had nothing to do with any of Monday’s delays. NBC New York’s Jen Maxfield reports.
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Flights into Newark Airport facing delays due to air traffic ‘staffing issues'
Hundreds of flights into Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday dealt with 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…
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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.