FAA equipment failures and air traffic controller staffing shortages have sparked hundreds of flight disruptions in recent weeks. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy last week unveiled a sweeping plan to modernize U.

Newark Airport passengers on Wednesday got a brief respite from the ongoing flight delays and cancellations that have been plaguing the airport in recent days. However, that break appears to be over.

The Federal Aviation Administration says it's taking immediate steps to alleviate the delays at Newark Liberty International Airport​ that began more than a week ago​.