When the agency approved moving Newark air traffic controllers to Philadelphia, it said the odds of a dangerous communications breakdown was about 1 in 11 million.

The Federal Aviation Administration says it's taking immediate steps to alleviate the delays at Newark Liberty International Airport​ that began more than a week ago​.

Newark Airport passengers on Wednesday got a brief respite from the ongoing flight delays and cancellations that have been plaguing the airport in recent days. However, that break appears to be over.