For many New York City-area fliers, travel planning starts with a simple question now: How do I avoid Newark?Staffing shortages, runway construction and radar outages are all prompting more travelers to steer clear of the airport,

North Jersey travelers may be looking to make other flight plans following a series of recent issues that have plagued their closest major airport.

Travelers who already have plans to travel ... He just said that to me, and separately: ‘Don’t fly into Newark. Avoid Newark at all costs.’” Travel + Leisure's request for comment from ...

While the AAA expects a record number of domestic fliers, the number of travelers flying locally, including through Newark Airport, has dropped this holiday weekend compared to this same time last year.

Both excuses point to neglect. Neglect in maintaining safe and sustainable staffing levels, neglect in updating vital computer systems, neglect in providing industry standard equipment that won’t break down when somebody fires up the microwave in the break room.

Live" was the latest program to take aim at Newark Airport's delays during a sketch in its May 17 season finale.

Train traffic to and from Newark Liberty International Airport has been suspended. NJ Transit, which operates the train service, has suspended all services due to a strike. Travelers have recently experienced additional delays at Newark due to air traffic controller staffing.

Whether it’s a short road trip to a nearby lake or beach or jumping on a plane to explore a big city, Americans are gearing up to travel over the long Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer kicks off with economic worries rattling the U.

It's been a rough month at Newark Liberty International Airport, but things should stabilize for the summer rush.