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The CEO of United Airlines maintains that New Jersey's Newark Airport is safe, despite construction, equipment failures and staffing issues that have resulted in delayed and canceled flights, NBC News' Marquise Francis reports.
Major delays and cancellations out of Newark Liberty International Airport​ could continue if multiple issues, including staffing shortages and equipment malfunctions, aren't solved.
Airline has trimmed its daily routes following technology and staffing issues affecting New Jersey hub.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reassured customers that Newark Airport is "absolutely safe" for travel in an email sent on Monday.
There is more bad news for Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA wants to keep reducing flights at the troubled airport for months to come.
United Airlines is letting customers change flights for free as flight delays and cancellations continue to grow at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.