The agency says the decision should alleviate congestion at local airports like Newark Liberty.
NEWARK, N.J. -- Newark Liberty International is one of the busiest airports in the country.Data from the Port Authority shows that in January alone, more than 31,000 flights landed and departed from the airport.And that can lead to a lot of congestion, which has prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to move Newark air traffic control to Philadelphia.Everyone has had a nightmare travel story as result of a flight delay.
'The initiative will allow the FAA to improve staffing, training and modernization of area facilities,' the FAA said.CBS New York spoke to aviation expert Al Yurman on Thursday.'Philadelphia will control two areas and that'll keep probably the traffic moving a lot better,' Yurman said.'It's good they're looking for ways to update, upgrade infrastructure and make it as smooth as possible for travelers,' Belleville resident Tatiana Gomez said.
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