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An Alaska Airlines Flight 294 and a FedEx Flight 721 narrowly avoided a collision during an aborted landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, with air traffic control ordering a go-around as the two aircraft approached intersecting runways; the FAA and NTSB are investigating amid broader air-traffic staffing strains tied to the partial federal government shutdown.
A traveler infected with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport for 12 hours, raising concerns about potential exposure to thousands of passengers, prompting health advisories and vaccination reviews to prevent further spread of the highly contagious disease.
A passenger at Newark Liberty International Airport on December 12 may have exposed others to measles, with symptoms potentially appearing as late as January 2, 2026. Health officials are working to contact those possibly exposed, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and caution for symptomatic individuals.
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Newark Airport on December 19, urging unvaccinated individuals to get the MMR shot and watch for symptoms like fever and rash.
New Jersey health officials are investigating a measles case involving a traveler who passed through Newark Liberty International Airport on December 19, amid a rise in measles cases nationwide and increased holiday travel, but no local outbreak has been reported yet.
Health officials issued an exposure alert for Newark Liberty International Airport after a traveler infected with measles passed through on Dec. 19, warning those in specific terminals to watch for symptoms and seek medical advice if exposed, amid rising measles cases nationally and locally.
New Jersey health officials issued a measles exposure warning for Newark Liberty International Airport after an infected person passed through Terminal B on October 19. Travelers who may have been exposed are advised to contact health authorities before seeking medical care. No cases have been reported in New Jersey yet, but the state has seen an increase in measles cases this year, with over 1,600 cases nationwide, mostly among unvaccinated individuals. Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious health complications.
United Airlines announced plans to add 2,500 new jobs at Newark Airport as part of its recovery efforts following spring air traffic control disruptions, with company executives praising staff for improving the airport's reputation and on-time performance.
United Airlines reports a successful operational turnaround at Newark Liberty International Airport, with improved on-time performance and increased flight capacity, following previous air traffic control issues and construction disruptions.
United Airlines is expanding its routes and strategically targeting Spirit Airlines to eliminate competition, particularly at Newark, by adding new destinations and flights, which critics argue is an anti-competitive move aimed at driving Spirit out of business and consolidating market power, despite public claims of protecting consumers.
An FAA equipment outage caused significant delays at Newark Airport, with a control supervisor criticizing the FAA's management as nearly criminally negligent due to persistent outdated technology and safety concerns, highlighting the urgent need for modernization funding.
A temporary ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport was caused by air traffic control communication outages, leading to significant delays and reduced flight capacity, marking a series of technical issues at the airport and its controlling center.
Newark Liberty International Airport experienced significant delays due to communication issues and equipment problems with the FAA, causing a ground stop and ongoing delays of over two hours for many flights, just before Labor Day weekend, following previous spring disruptions.
A communication failure at Newark Liberty Airport caused a ground stop and delays during the busy Labor Day travel weekend, with FAA equipment issues leading to reduced flights and ongoing frequency problems for air traffic controllers.
A traveler infected with measles visited Newark Airport on July 29-30, potentially exposing others to the highly contagious virus, prompting health officials to warn those who were at Terminal A and C during those times to monitor for symptoms and seek medical advice if exposed.