Travelers at Newark Airport will face a reduced number of flights for the foreseeable future, United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed Wednesday. Last week, the FAA announced it would be limiting Newark to 28 inbound and outbound flights per hour until June 15 to combat ongoing

Newark has been plagued by numerous issues for weeks. On Saturday, it saw the second most delays in the country.

The FAA said it is reducing flight operations at Newark Airport due to equipment outages, staffing shortages and runway construction in order to alleviate delays and congestion.

The problems that disrupted flights at New Jersey’s largest airport this spring could be repeated anywhere across the country, so Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is trying to sell

Newark airport delays and what to expect

Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.

The FAA is holding a “delay reduction” meeting Wednesday, seeking to cap the total number of flights at the airport.

Passengers at Newark Liberty International Airport have suffered delays of up to five hours due to runway work, equipment outages, and staff shortages.

The temporary restrictions are being imposed after repeated flight delays and cancellations. The cap will increase to 68 flights per hour in mid-June.

A veteran air-traffic controller at the facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport is calling for more resources and speaking out about the intense pressures workers face amid a staffing shortage and tech outages.