Newark Airport Chaos: Flight Delays, Cancellations, and Bus Travel Boom

Travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are caught in a whirlwind of delays and cancellations, thanks to a messy mix of FAA staffing shortages, weather woes, and ongoing construction. The chaos has left passengers fuming, with some taking to social media to vent about missed connections and lost luggage. One Reddit user even questioned if EWR is "unsafe," sparking a heated thread with over 1,000 reactions. Apparently, one poor soul’s plane overshot the jet bridge by a foot and a half—talk about a parking fail!

Experts are chiming in with survival tips. Brandon Blewett, author of a quirky guide on dodging airplane strangers, suggests sticking to early flights at EWR to avoid the worst delays. But if you’re connecting, he says, steer clear of Newark entirely and consider LaGuardia (LGA) or JFK instead. Texas-based travel guru Gary Leff agrees, warning that New York airports are a gamble for connections right now. He quips that if you’re based on Staten Island, switching to JFK might just trade one headache for another. Gotta love the classic New York dilemma: pick your poison.

Meanwhile, bus companies are cashing in on the airport’s woes. Flix North America, which runs FlixBus and Greyhound, reports a 35% spike in passengers at their Newark stop over just three days, with ticket sales soaring 80% year-over-year. Their spokesperson cheerfully noted they’re ready to scoop up stranded flyers, touting buses as the budget-friendly, reliable way to dodge the airport circus. Who knew a bus ticket could feel like a golden ticket?