Remember that classic film where the hero’s plans go awry, chaos ensues, and someone has to fix everything? Welcome to the drama unfolding at Newark Liberty International Airport, where air traffic controllers decided to stage a walkout. Cue the dramatic music!
United Airlines’ CEO Scott Kirby has taken to the airwaves (probably in a slightly panicked tone) to highlight the severe delays that have ensued from this bold move combined with an already existing national air traffic controller shortage. Because why have one crisis when you can juggle two?
As a result, over 35 daily round-trip flights were grounded, leaving travelers stranded and wondering if they accidentally stepped onto a scene from *Lost*. Right now, the average delay is a whopping 3 hours and 42 minutes! That’s almost enough time to binge-watch an entire season of your favorite sitcom or at least finish that book gathering dust on your shelf.
To put it simply, things are not looking bright for those trying to escape Newark. So buckle up folks—this is one flight you may want to reschedule! And just when you thought air travel couldn’t get any more entertaining, right?
What do you think: Should these controllers have pulled the plug on this day of work, or is there a smarter way to bring attention to their equipment woes?
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