The cap on flights will keep people safe and alleviate delays attributed to "staffing and equipment" problems, the FAA said.

As the dominant airline at Newark, United bore the brunt of the airport's meltdown last month, when failures at an antiquated air traffic control center grounded flights, diverted others and delayed people for hours.

The FAA limits flights at Newark Airport until the end of 2025 to address construction, staffing, and technology issues causing delays and cancellations.