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tarmac delays

Coverage of tarmac delays in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 21 · 10:31 UTCMost recent: Jul 5 · 12:00 UTC
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Newark Liberty International Airportplace2United Flight 661place1Unitedorganization1Department of Transportationorganization1Airlines for Americaorganization1LaGuardia Airportplace1Port Authority of New York and New Jerseyorganization1United Airlinesorganization1Federal Department of Transportationorganization1Alan Tuerkheimerperson1Paul Rodgersperson1severe weathertopic1
Recent coverage
  • BUSINESSJul 5 · 12:00 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    Prepare for Airplane Purgatory

    Passengers on United Flight 661 were stranded on the tarmac for seven hours due to a thunderstorm, leading to its cancellation. In the first five months of 2026, 342 domestic flights experienced tarmac delays exceeding three hours, with 2025 holding the previous record of over 700 such delays. Airlines prioritize tarmac delays to free up gate space and maintain schedules, but severe weather and air-traffic control shortages exacerbate the issue.

  • BUSINESSMay 21 · 10:31 UTCNBC NEW YORK
    Stranded for 7 hours? United passengers complain about Newark tarmac delay

    Passengers on multiple United Airlines flights at Newark Liberty International Airport were stranded on the tarmac for up to seven hours due to severe weather, leading to flight cancellations and complaints about inadequate communication and compensation. Federal regulations prohibit most U.S. airlines from keeping domestic flights on the tarmac for more than three hours without specific exceptions.