After tech interruptions coinciding with scheduled construction, CEO of United Airlines assures the public that there is a set date for Newark airport to return to reliability

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

Hundreds of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport were canceled and delayed on Sunday due to an equipment outage.

CHICAGO (Reuters) -United Airlines is facing a financial hit and potential long-term reputational harm as flight delays and cancellations pile up due to ongoing disruptions at Newark airport - one of its largest hubs and among the busiest in the country.

The airline told the Sun the e-mail was sent to passengers who have upcoming flights to or through Newark’s airport, as well as its MileagePlus

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and it's launching a safety task force.

United Airlines on Tuesday is unveiling upgraded interiors on new Boeing 787 Dreamliners as it seeks to reassure customers after a series of issues and hundreds of flight disruptions in recent weeks at its nearby hub of Newark Liberty International Airport.

Amid major delays and outages at Newark Airport, United CEO Scott Kirby joins "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," who says he is "concerned that we have delays for customers because of the technology and short staffing at the FAA.

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing another FAA-imposed ground delay due to staffing shortages, after a telecommunications issue led to delays on Sunday.