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✈️ Flying Through Newark Airport? Here’s What You Need to Know in 2025 ✈️

If you’ve got flights going through Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) this year — especially if you’re traveling with us on one of our upcoming Lindsey Adventures — here’s a friendly heads-up.


🛠️ Runway construction, ✋ air traffic controller shortages, and even a ⚠️ recent radar outage have created some real headaches at Newark over the past few weeks. Thousands of travelers have experienced long delays and sudden cancellations — not fun.

Here’s what’s happening and how to be prepared:



🚧 What’s Going On at Newark?

  • One of Newark’s runways is closed for major repairs (through fall), which means fewer planes can take off and land.

  • The FAA is dealing with staffing shortages for air traffic control — a big issue that’s backing up flights across the Northeast.

  • On top of that, a recent technical failure knocked out radar for 90 seconds — and in air traffic control, that’s a lifetime. 😬


🕑 What Does That Mean for You?

  • Expect longer delays — 1 to 2 hours isn’t unusual.

  • As many as 2,800+ flights were delayed in just one week.

  • Airlines like United are offering travel waivers, so you can change plans without fees.



✅ Here’s How to Handle It Like a Pro:

🛬 Look at Alternate Airports

  • JFK and LaGuardia are solid alternatives, depending on your route.

  • They’re also easier to reach from Manhattan if you’re spending time there.


📲 Stay Updated

  • Sign up for airline alerts.

  • Check your flight status often — delays may not be posted until the day of.

🧳 Arrive Early & Be Flexible

  • Give yourself plenty of cushion, especially for international connections.

  • Have a Plan B, especially if your route includes Newark.



💡 Pro Tip: If you’re booking soon, check to see if you can route through a different airport to avoid the mess altogether.

🚀 The good news? The Department of Transportation is finally moving forward with a major upgrade to the air traffic system, set to be complete by 2028. Until then… pack a little extra patience.

We’ll continue to keep you posted as we get closer to our next group adventures — and if you need help adjusting a flight or looking at alternatives, just reach out. We’ve got your back.


📍Where are YOU flying through this summer? Drop a comment below — and let us know if you’ve had a Newark story of your own.

 
 
 

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