Flight arrivals at Newark capped at 28 per hour through mid-June, rising to 34 per hour afterward under FAA's emergency order. The move follows radar outages, severe congestion, and staffing shortages that crippled operations in recent weeks.

The flight caps went into effect on Tuesday, but it is unclear how quickly Newark can resolve most of its operational issues.

Airlines, including United, are working with the FAA to address the issues and ensure safe and efficient air travel. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy acknowledged that the air traffic control ...

"We've turned the corner, and we have the commitment," United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said of reforms to the Federal Aviation Administration.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby described how “caution tape” was placed around the FAA’s jobs for critical functions to protect them from DOGE cuts.