The FAA issued a temporary order requiring a reduction in flights at Newark Airport.

On May 20, local time, the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States issued a temporary order requiring a reduction in the arrival and departure rates of flights at Newark Airport in New Jersey. This restriction took effect immediately on that day. It was reported that Newark Airport had previously experienced a series of equipment failures, runway construction, and personnel staffing issues, leading to traffic chaos. The Federal Aviation Administration of the United States stated before meeting with airlines to discuss flight reductions that the airport was apparently unable to cope with the current level of scheduled flight operations.