The U.S. Department of Transportation revealed new details Wednesday about its timeline to improve Newark Liberty International Airport's air traffic control system.Secretary Sean Duffy previously said he hoped to activate a new fiber line to improve Newark's air traffic controller communication by the end of May.

Operations at Newark, one of the main airports serving New York City, have improved significantly after the federal government imposed flight cuts following a series of major disruptions, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday.

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