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Newark Airport Faces Major Delays Ahead of Memorial Day

5/24/2025

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Travelers heading out of Newark Airport for Memorial Day should brace for substantial delays and cancellations due to ongoing construction and recent radar outages. With the FAA facing mounting pressure to upgrade air traffic control systems, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to tackle these challenges as the busy summer travel season approaches.

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Story summary

Travelers heading out of Newark Airport for Memorial Day should brace for substantial delays and cancellations due to ongoing construction and recent radar outages. With the FAA facing mounting pressure to upgrade air traffic control systems, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to tackle these challenges as the busy summer travel season approaches.