The FAA has extended a restriction on the number of flights airlines can schedule Newark Airport amid staffing, technology and construction issues.

United Airlines is preparing to launch its largest-ever summer schedule. The carrier is adding new 17 new international flights across four continents, including brand new routes to Europe, Africa, South America,

United Airlines executives are trying to reassure their customers it is safe to fly at Newark Liberty International Airport​, despite all the recent problems.

FAA cuts flight rates at Newark airport to ease delays caused by construction, staffing shortages and equipment issues.

Previously, Logan averaged 10 daily nonstop flights to Newark, a United Airlines hub. That number dropped when the airline removed 10 flights that had been scheduled in May, according to Jennifer Mehigan, a spokesperson for Massport, which owns and operates Logan Airport.

The FAA said that the number of arrivals and departures will be capped at 28 each or 56 flights total every hour

According to the New York Post, a blackout on April 28 for air traffic controllers overseeing Newark led to many workers taking trauma leave, exacerbating its staff shortage. In addition, a Newark Airport runway is closed for “rehabilitation work” leaving the airport with only one functioning runway.