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,

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

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.

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.

Flight disruptions and safety fears push fliers to steer clear of the New Jersey airport.