HOLIDAY travelers are bracing for packed airports this Labor Day weekend with the TSA warning of the biggest crowds in history.
Millions are expected to pour into airports , raising fears of long lines, flight delays, and missed connections.
At Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, passengers faced a ground stop on Thursday morning, which triggered a ripple effect of disruptions throughout the day.
The incident occurred just as the holiday getaway began, leaving many stranded or facing hours-long delays.
Officials confirmed the pause in departures was caused by communications interruptions between air traffic controllers and pilots, ABC affiliate WABC-TV reported.
The same technical problem brought flights to a halt at Newark earlier this spring, sparking can