Many flights have been delayed at the busy hub because of radar outages, shortages of air traffic controllers and construction on a runway.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday that “fast-track” fixes are being made to address the continuing communications and radar failures at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Communication problems, including a brief radar outage at the air traffic control facility Friday and an outage last month, have left travelers wondering how safe it is to fly into Newark.

United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby told customers in an email Monday that it is “absolutely safe” to fly in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport following two weeks of technology and air-traffic control staffing issues that have plagued the New Jersey transit hub.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Transportation Secretary has announced a plan to address air traffic control (ATC) system outages at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) that will almost certainly involve reducing the number of flights in and out of the busy New Jersey/New York metropolitan area airport that is also a home hub for United Airlines.

The Trump administration said on Monday it was convening an emergency task force and fast-tracking urgent steps to prevent additional telecom outages at the facility overseeing Newark air traffic after three incidents have shaken public confidence.

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to meet with the major airlines on Wednesday in a renewed effort to address the ongoing issues at Newark Airport.The head of United Airlines tried to reassure air travelers on Tuesday that flying in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport is safe,