United Airlines on Tuesday said it expects flight issues to ease at Newark Liberty International Airport in the coming weeks as runway construction concludes and the Federal Aviation Administration considers cuts to the schedule.

A staffing shortage, runway construction and deferred maintenance to crucial air traffic technology have made Newark Airport a national laughingstock.

Airline has trimmed its daily routes following technology and staffing issues affecting New Jersey hub.

Caught in the middle of the issues at Newark is United Airlines, which is the most active airline at the New Jersey airport. While the problems lie with the FAA system, the airline is where people often aim their frustrations over cancellations and delays.

United Airlines Holdings expects flight reductions at Newark airport to linger through summer and into fall as the crucial travel hub struggles to recover from air traffic control glitches that have already disrupted hundreds of flights.

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

One air traffic controller (ATC) and a trainee will operate every flight in and out of Newark between 6.30pm-9.30pm — despite 15 staffers being the standard requirement for a shift.