After tech interruptions coinciding with scheduled construction, CEO of United Airlines assures the public that there is a set date for Newark airport to return to reliability

Hundreds of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport were canceled and delayed on Sunday due to an equipment outage.

CBS anchor Ed O'Keefe reported on the recent problems at Newark airport on Sunday's episode of Face the Nation, including interviewing the CEO of United Airlines Scott Kirby and asking him point-blank if it was safe to fly in and out of Newark.

Amid major delays and outages at Newark Airport, United CEO Scott Kirby joins "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," who says he is "concerned that we have delays for customers because of the technology and short staffing at the FAA.

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.

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and it's launching a safety task force.

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing another FAA-imposed ground delay due to staffing shortages, after a telecommunications issue led to delays on Sunday.