United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday said Newark Liberty International Airport is now operating “better than ever," after turmoil at the New Jersey airport brought air traffic control shortages back into the spotlight.

"Newark is operating better than ever and United's future here is bright — that's a credit to the thousands of Newark employees who deliver for our customers and one another every day," Kirby said Monday in a press release.

"I want to also thank [Transportation] Secretary [Sean] Duffy, [Federal Aviation Administration] Administrator [Bryan] Bedford, Governor [Phil] Murphy and all the national, state and local leaders who helped ensure that Newark remains a safe and reliable crown jewel for millions of domestic and international travelers,” he added.

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