Flights bound for New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport were temporarily halted amid staffing issues due to the government shutdown. On the morning of Sunday, Nov. 2, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halted departures bound for Newark and later switched to a delay program.

A ground stop at Newark Airport due to staffing shortages has stranded hundreds of travelers, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations amid the ongoing government shutdown

Fifteen to 20 passengers were injured on a JetBlue flight heading to Newark, New Jersey. The flight was diverted in Florida due to a control issue experienced by the flight crew, according to officials.

JetBlue flight 1230 from Cancun to Newark made an emergency diversion to Tampa, Florida, after an altitude drop reportedly injured passengers on Thursday.

Passengers at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey can expect flights to be delayed by an average of 40 minutes, the FAA said.

BermudAir first launched in 2023, and now operates a fleet of Embraer E175 and E190 aircraft. Beyond the New York-area markets, the airline flies to several cities across the United States, including Boston, Orlando, Raleigh/Durham, and Baltimore, along with several destinations in Canada.

Flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport were halted briefly due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility, the Federal Aviation Administration said

A United Airlines spokesperson said both planes returned to their gates and passengers deplaned normally. No injuries were reported.