United CEO Scott Kirby on Newark airport performance

Operational Efficiency - FAA is implementing slot controls to manage flight numbers according to airport capacity [1] - FAA is gradually increasing airport capacity through technology upgrades and full staffing [2] - New York metro area airports have been 50% understaffed for years, but staffing is improving at Newark [2] - Newark airport has experienced unprecedented reliability with no ground delay programs in the last eight days [3] - Newark airport aims to reach approximately 77 operations per hour [3]