Should Newark Airport close until air traffic control upgrades are made? Experts and officials debate safety and the economic impact.

Recent communications issues at the FAA facility handling flights in and out of Newark airport were not new, officials say. Outages happened at least three times last year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.

The FAA is holding a “delay reduction” meeting Wednesday, seeking to cap the total number of flights at the airport.

Over the past two weeks, several equipment outages at the Philadelphia-based air traffic control center that guides planes to and from Newark Liberty International Airport, have raised questions on just how safe it is to fly at one of the nation’s busiest airports.

Technology and staffing problems have plagued the airport, one of the nation’s busiest hubs. Officials say they are trying to resolve the issues, but concerns remain.

The move is in response to equipment failures and staff shortages that caused hourslong flight delays in recent weeks.

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

CHICAGO (Reuters) -United Airlines is facing a financial hit and potential long-term reputational harm as flight delays and cancellations pile up due to ongoing disruptions at Newark airport - one of its largest hubs and among the busiest in the country.

Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.

There is more bad news for Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA wants to keep reducing flights at the troubled airport for months to come.