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The FAA says it's working to install new fiber optic lines and adding new backup systems to help with the technical problems in Newark. The FAA says it's also trying to speed up hiring and training of new air traffic controllers. But, you know, the reality is that it takes years to train them to work in complex and congested airspace. And the system nationwide is more than 3,000 controllers short.

The FAA says it's working to install new fiber optic lines and adding new backup systems to help with the technical problems in Newark. The FAA says it's also trying to speed up hiring and training of new air traffic controllers. But, you know, the reality is that it takes years to train them to work in complex and congested airspace. And the system nationwide is more than 3,000 controllers short.

So there's no quick fix there. So is Newark Airport ready for the summer travel season? I mean, what's going on? Federal regulators and aviation industry experts say it is safe to fly through Newark, and so does United Airlines. And this is a very big deal for United because Newark is a major hub. In particular, it is United's biggest international hub in the country.

So there's no quick fix there. So is Newark Airport ready for the summer travel season? I mean, what's going on? Federal regulators and aviation industry experts say it is safe to fly through Newark, and so does United Airlines. And this is a very big deal for United because Newark is a major hub. In particular, it is United's biggest international hub in the country.

So there's no quick fix there. So is Newark Airport ready for the summer travel season? I mean, what's going on? Federal regulators and aviation industry experts say it is safe to fly through Newark, and so does United Airlines. And this is a very big deal for United because Newark is a major hub. In particular, it is United's biggest international hub in the country.

So United says it has seen some customers trying to avoid Newark, rebooking to other airports in the New York area and to other airlines. But United says it's optimistic that these new limits on the number of flights should reduce delays this summer. Now, anything else travelers need to know about? This is the first Memorial Day since the Real ID requirement took effect.

So United says it has seen some customers trying to avoid Newark, rebooking to other airports in the New York area and to other airlines. But United says it's optimistic that these new limits on the number of flights should reduce delays this summer. Now, anything else travelers need to know about? This is the first Memorial Day since the Real ID requirement took effect.

So United says it has seen some customers trying to avoid Newark, rebooking to other airports in the New York area and to other airlines. But United says it's optimistic that these new limits on the number of flights should reduce delays this summer. Now, anything else travelers need to know about? This is the first Memorial Day since the Real ID requirement took effect.

Officially, that means you cannot just show up with a standard driver's license or state ID at airport security. In practice, TSA is still allowing people without a Real ID to travel, but they say you may experience delays and have to go through some additional screening if you don't have the updated Real ID.

Officially, that means you cannot just show up with a standard driver's license or state ID at airport security. In practice, TSA is still allowing people without a Real ID to travel, but they say you may experience delays and have to go through some additional screening if you don't have the updated Real ID.

Officially, that means you cannot just show up with a standard driver's license or state ID at airport security. In practice, TSA is still allowing people without a Real ID to travel, but they say you may experience delays and have to go through some additional screening if you don't have the updated Real ID.

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Newark Mayor Ross Baraka was arrested after allegedly refusing to leave the detention center in his city. That's according to a social media post from Alina Haba, the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey. Three members of Congress from northern New Jersey say they were also on hand to conduct, quote, oversight of the detention center.

Newark Mayor Ross Baraka was arrested after allegedly refusing to leave the detention center in his city. That's according to a social media post from Alina Haba, the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey. Three members of Congress from northern New Jersey say they were also on hand to conduct, quote, oversight of the detention center.

The Department of Homeland Security accused them in a statement of, quote, storming the facility, but the members of Congress deny that. Immigration authorities have touted the reopening of Delaney Hall, which began holding detainees for ICE this month. The 1,000-bed facility is one of the largest in the Northeast, but city officials say it does not have the proper permits to operate.

The Department of Homeland Security accused them in a statement of, quote, storming the facility, but the members of Congress deny that. Immigration authorities have touted the reopening of Delaney Hall, which began holding detainees for ICE this month. The 1,000-bed facility is one of the largest in the Northeast, but city officials say it does not have the proper permits to operate.

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