From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Newark Flights Resume After Outage
Newark airport fixes communications outage causing Northeast flight delays.
In brief
Newark airport fixes communications outage causing Northeast flight delays. Newark Liberty International Airport expects delays Tuesday after a Verizon fiber-optic cable cut caused over 1,000 flight cancellations and 6,000 delays. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Outage Begins
A Verizon fiber-optic cable near New Brunswick was accidentally cut during construction on Sunday.
Flight Disruptions
Over 1,000 flights canceled and more than 6,000 delayed across Northeast airports Monday.
Passenger Frustration
Travelers faced long lines and extended waits as airlines worked to rebook flights and retrieve luggage.
“Can you back up please because you're about to touch me?”
Traveler Response
A traveler criticized airlines for leaving stranded passengers without assistance during the outage.
“They've left us all on our own. We're all wandering about.”
Repair Status
The circuit failure in Philadelphia is expected to be replaced, but delays continue Tuesday.
Responsibility Debate
NJ Transit claims Verizon cut the backup line, but Verizon disputes that responsibility.
The essence
Newark Liberty International Airport expects delays Tuesday after a Verizon fiber-optic cable cut caused over 1,000 flight cancellations and 6,000 delays.
