The Federal Aviation Administration is working on a short-term fix to the problems at the Newark airport that includes technical repairs and cutting flights to keep traffic manageable while dealing with a shortage of controllers. Officials are meeting with all the airlines that fly out of Newark starting Wednesday to discuss the plan.

An FAA spokesperson disputed the Post's report that the Newark control tower was operating with "bare bones" staff despite the ongoing chaos at the New Jersey airport

Experts said while the air system is safe, it is definitely being stressed out — which is why we might see fewer flight options this summer.