United Airlines executives are trying to reassure their customers it is safe to fly at Newark Liberty International Airport​, despite all the recent problems.

Over the past two weeks, several equipment outages at the Philadelphia-based air traffic control center that guides planes to and from Newark Liberty International Airport, have raised questions on just how safe it is to fly at one of the nation’s busiest airports.

Should Newark Airport close until air traffic control upgrades are made? Experts and officials debate safety and the economic impact.

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

The CEO of United Airlines maintains that New Jersey's Newark Airport is safe, despite construction, equipment failures and staffing issues that have resulted in delayed and canceled flights, NBC News' Marquise Francis reports.

There is more bad news for Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA wants to keep reducing flights at the troubled airport for months to come.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday that “fast-track” fixes are being made to address the continuing communications and radar failures at Newark Liberty International Airport.

EWR will see a reduction in flights as the Federal Aviation Administration works to upgrade technology at the airport and address safety

The disruptions continue at Newark Liberty International Airport.So far 7 delays and 78 cancellations have been announced Wednesday, according to Flight Aware.So what should you do if you're holding a ticket for EWR?