Travelers are avoiding Newark Liberty International Airport due to significant flight disruptions, leading to a drop in arrivals and departures and negative social media sentiment.

American Airlines is finally speaking out about the chaos surrounding Newark Liberty International Airport—and acknowledging a growing trend among travelers. CNBC reported that during remarks at the Wolfe Research conference Thursday,

After weeks of flight delays and multiple air traffic control outages at Newark Airport, the FAA is reducing the number of flights by about 25 percent.

The controller spoke on the condition of anonymity. I’ve been an air traffic controller since I was 18, and as a flier, I would avoid Newark. Lately, I’ve been flying out of JFK or LaGuardia ...

Disruptions to communications between pilots and air-traffic control left travelers shaken, with some questioning if flying out of the airport is safe.

While the AAA expects a record number of domestic fliers, the number of travelers flying locally, including through Newark Airport, has dropped this holiday weekend compared to this same time last year.

Both excuses point to neglect. Neglect in maintaining safe and sustainable staffing levels, neglect in updating vital computer systems, neglect in providing industry standard equipment that won’t break down when somebody fires up the microwave in the break room.

Technology and staffing problems have plagued the airport, one of the nation’s busiest hubs. Officials say they are trying to resolve the issues, but concerns remain.

We’ve slowed down flights at Newark until we can stand this system up.” The airport has made international headlines in recent weeks with multiple radar and telecommunications outages for air traffic control leading to havoc for travelers. Outdated ...

Live" was the latest program to take aim at Newark Airport's delays during a sketch in its May 17 season finale.