United Airlines told employees in a memo Thursday that it's cutting 50 daily domestic flights from Newark Liberty International Airport just ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend.
in Newark over the last few weeks, which Roitman blamed on "many factors including airport construction."
Roitman said the Federal Aviation Administration gave the carrier the green light to temporarily adjust its schedule for the remainder of the summer at the airport, "which should help minimize excessive delays and improve on-time performance – not only for our customers, but for everyone flying through Newark."
A woman checks in for her flight at a United Airlines kiosk at the Dulles International Airport on December 27, 2021 in Dulles, Virginia. Likewise, the FAA told FOX Business that United was given approval to not use some of its slots at Newark due to construction at several gates and on the runway. "Travel demand in Newark has never been stronger and we will continue to partner with the FAA and Port Authority so we can reinstate these 50 daily departures and revert to a full schedule from Newark as soon as possible," Roitman continued.
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