Passenger traffic and demand have declined sharply at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport, according to data from two travel companies, after a series of air traffic disruptions prompted cautious travelers to transit through nearby airports.

The airport, which has suffered from staffing shortages and communications breakdowns, faces the first big weekend leading up to summer.

Construction on one of Newark Airport's busiest runways has been ongoing since mid-April — but, there is an end in sight.

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that the flight restrictions that have been in place at New Jersey's largest airport will remain in place into mid-June.

Construction, technical issues, and air traffic controller shortages at Newark Liberty International Airport have caused delayed and canceled flights. One Newark pilot documented his experience taking off in a now-viral TikTok.