With a trio of air traffic control equipment failures in little more than a week, Newark Liberty Airport has become the poster child for the problems plaguing the nation‘s airports. The meltdown prompted government and airline officials to take to Sunday morning news talk shows to reassure nervous travelers that flying from Newark is still safe.

By Rajesh Kumar Singh 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.