The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it would require flight cuts at Newark, one of the main airports serving New York City, after it met with U.S. airlines to address congestion issues following a series of major disruptions.

The US Federal Aviation Administration has capped the number of flights at New Jersey's Newark Liberty international airport, following a series of well-publicised ATC outages and delays.

The Federal Aviation Administration plans a meeting with major airlines to discuss temporary flight reductions at Newark Liberty International Airport, aiming to tackle recent disruptions caused by equipment and staffing challenges.