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Newark Liberty International Airport experienced significant flight delays on Monday, exceeding an hour and 40 minutes for most incoming flights. The Federal Aviation Administration attributed the delays to insufficient air traffic control staffing, impacting flights from across the U.S. and Canada. While cancellations were minimal, FlightAware reported substantial delays, potentially causing ripple effects globally. Recent weeks have seen similar issues at Newark due to staffing shortages and infrastructure challenges.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.