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Sean Duffy: “Capacity at Newark has been reduced about 50%.”

Featuring: Sean Duffy, Republican | Secretary of Transportation | National

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Sean Duffy Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Air Traffic Control Amidst Summer Surge

Published | Video Starts at 03:17

So what's key with Newark is that there's frustration because you'd book a flight and then you'd five hours delayed. So because we reduced the capacity and the airlines have all cooperated … Capacity at Newark has been reduced about 50%. … it's going to take time. We have to train them up. But I think what's key is we've offered a bonus to air traffic controllers who are eligible to retire. (03:17–03:25)

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